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Tom Noonan

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Tom Noonan
Noonan in 2009
Born(1951-04-12)April 12, 1951
DiedFebruary 14, 2026(2026-02-14) (aged 74)
Occupation(s)Actor, director, writer
Years active1978–2018
Spouse
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(m. 1992; div. 1999)​
Children2
RelativesJohn Ford Noonan (brother)

Tom Noonan (April 12, 1951 – February 14, 2026) was an American actor, director and screenwriter. He was best known for playing villains in movies.

Noonan's roles include Francis Dollarhyde in Manhunter (1986), Frankenstein's monster in The Monster Squad (1987), Cain in RoboCop 2 (1990), The Ripper in Last Action Hero (1993), Bill Lacey in Tales from the Darkside (1984), Sammy Barnathan in Synecdoche, New York (2008). In 2015, he voiced each supporting character in Anomalisa (2015). His TV credits include The Beat, Damages, Hell on Wheels, 12 Monkeys and Louie.

Noonan was born in Greenwich, Connecticut. His brother was playwright John Ford Noonan. He was married to actress Karen Young from 1992 to 1999.[1] He had two children.

Noonan died on February 14, 2026 at a hospital in Englewood, New Jersey at the age of 74.[2][3]

References

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  1. ↑ Saito, Stephen (January 18, 2011). "Tom Noonan Still Reflecting on "What Happened"". IFC. Archived from the original on February 7, 2020. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
  2. ↑ "Tom Noonan, Star of Michael Mann's 'Manhunter' and 'Heat,' Dies at 74". The Hollywood Reporter. February 18, 2026.
  3. ↑ Sandomir, Richard. "Tom Noonan, Actor Renowned for Onscreen Menace, Dies at 74". The New York Times. Retrieved February 22, 2026.

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