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Tom Noonan, actor
Actor

Tom Noonan: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
25
on screen
1980–2016
box office
$127M
nomination
1
Born
April 12, 1951 (age 75)
Birthplace
Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S.
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actor, Director, Screenwriter
Years active
1978-present
Spouses
Karen Young
Children
2
Biggest hits

The Best Tom Noonan Movies

The films of Tom Noonan that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: RoboCop 2 (1990) leads with $45.7M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Tom Noonan's Career in Numbers

Tom Noonan's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Tom Noonan works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Gloria (1980) to Anomalisa (2015), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.

Tom Noonan Movies by Decade

  1. 1980s 11
  2. 1990s 4
  3. 2000s 5
  4. 2010s 1

The 1980s were Tom Noonan's busiest decade, with 11 films.

Tom Noonan Movies by Genre

  • Drama 5
  • Comedy 5
  • Romance 3
  • Action 3
  • Thriller 2
  • Sci-Fi 1
  • Animation 1

Drama is the genre Tom Noonan has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of comedy (5).

Tom Noonan Career Milestones

First film
Gloria 1980
Biggest box office hit
RoboCop 2 $45.7M worldwide
Newest film
Anomalisa 2015
25 credits

Tom Noonan Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Tom Noonan is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Tom Noonan Movies as an Actor

21
  1. 2015 Anomalisa (2015) movie poster Anomalisa Drama
  2. 2009 The House of the Devil (2009) movie poster The House of the Devil Thriller
  3. 2005 They’re Made Out of Meat (2005) movie poster They’re Made Out of Meat as Duncan · Sci-Fi
  4. 2005 A Buck’s Worth (2005) movie poster A Buck’s Worth Animation
  5. 2001 Bullet In The Brain (2001) movie poster Bullet In The Brain as Anders
  6. 2000 The Photographer (2000) movie poster The Photographer as Butler · Drama
  7. 1998 Phoenix (1998) movie poster Phoenix as Chicago · Romance
  8. 1995 The Wife (1995) movie poster The Wife as Jack · Comedy
  9. 1994 What Happened Was... (1994) movie poster What Happened Was... Drama
  10. 1990 RoboCop 2 (1990) movie poster RoboCop 2 Action
  11. 1989 Collision Course (1989) movie poster Collision Course as Scully · Comedy
  12. 1987 The Monster Squad (1987) movie poster The Monster Squad Action
  13. 1985 Tom Goes to the Bar (1985) movie poster Tom Goes to the Bar as Tom · Comedy
  14. 1985 The Man with One Red Shoe (1985) movie poster The Man with One Red Shoe Thriller
  15. 1985 North and South (1985) movie poster North and South as Will Fenway · Drama
  16. 1984 Best Defense (1984) movie poster Best Defense Comedy
  17. 1983 Easy Money (1983) movie poster Easy Money Comedy
  18. 1983 Eddie Macon’s Run (1983) movie poster Eddie Macon’s Run as Darryl Potts · Action
  19. 1980 Gloria (1980) movie poster Gloria Drama
  20. 1980 Willie & Phil (1980) movie poster Willie & Phil as Man In Park · Romance
  21. 1980 Willie & Phil (1980) movie poster Willie & Phil as Man In Park · Romance

Tom Noonan in Documentaries & Specials

4
  1. 2016 None of Them Are You: Crafting Anomalisa (2016) movie poster None of Them Are You: Crafting Anomalisa as Self · Documentary
  2. 2007 Monster Squad Forever! (2007) movie poster Monster Squad Forever! as Himself · Documentary
  3. 2005 The Making of ‘Heat’ (2005) movie poster The Making of ‘Heat’ as Self · Documentary
  4. 2000 A Constant Forge (2000) movie poster A Constant Forge as Self · Documentary
1 nomination

Tom Noonan: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

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Biography

Who Is Tom Noonan?

Tom Noonan was born in Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S. in 1951 and is 75 years old. Credited on films since 1980, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Tom Noonan, born on April 12, 1951, is a celebrated American actor, renowned director, and skilled screenwriter. He is best known for his iconic roles as Francis Dolarhyde in Manhunter (1986), Frankenstein's Monster in The Monster Squad (1987), Cain in RoboCop 2 (1990), The Ripper in Last Action Hero (1993), Sammy Barnathan in Synecdoche, New York (2008) and Reverend Nathaniel in Hell on Wheels (2011–2014) among others. His talent extends beyond acting as he is also a writer and director of theatre and film. His debut feature film What Happened Was (1994) bagged the Dramatic Grand Jury Prize as well as the Screenwriting Award at the Sundance Film Festival.

Noonan was born in Greenwich, Connecticut as the son of a mathematics teacher and a jazz musician cum dental surgeon. Noonan started his performing arts career in theatre, making his mark in the original Off-Broadway production of Sam Shepard's play Buried Child. His transition to film in the 1980s was notable and his imposing presence, partly due to his 6ft 5in stature, saw him often cast in menacing villain roles. His extensive work across films and TV shows and his wide range of roles have marked him as a versatile and memorable performer in the entertainment industry.

Works with

Who Tom Noonan Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Tom Noonan shares the most films with. David Thewlis comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Jennifer Jason Leigh (2).

FAQ

Tom Noonan: Questions & Answers

How many movies Tom Noonan has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Tom Noonan been in?

Tom Noonan is credited on 25 films, from 1980 to 2016. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Tom Noonan's highest-grossing movie?

RoboCop 2 (1990) is Tom Noonan's biggest box office hit, with $45.7M worldwide, ahead of Easy Money (1983) ($29.3M). Across every film with box office figures, Tom Noonan's movies have made $127M.

Tom Noonan's biggest hits

Has Tom Noonan won an Oscar?

Tom Noonan has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Tom Noonan has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Tom Noonan?

Tom Noonan is 75 years old, born on April 12, 1951 in Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S..

What is Tom Noonan's newest movie?

The most recent film on Tom Noonan's filmography is None of Them Are You: Crafting Anomalisa (2016), in the role of Self.

Who does Tom Noonan work with most often?

Tom Noonan shares the most films with David Thewlis (2 films), Jennifer Jason Leigh (2 films) and Charlie Kaufman (2 films).

The Best Tom Noonan Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 25 credits.

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