Tom Noonan, Iconic 80s Screen Villain, Dies at 74
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Tom Noonan, a towering character actor whose menace defined villains in Manhunter (Francis Dollarhyde) and RoboCop 2 (Cain), has died at 74. Across film and TV he played a range of outsiders—from cult favorites like The Monster Squad to hits like Heat and 12 Monkeys—while also writing and directing What Happened Was… and pursuing independent cinema. Tributes from friends Karen Sillas and director Fred Dekker highlighted his imposing presence and collaborative spirit.
- Tom Noonan, ‘Manhunter’ Villain and ‘RoboCop 2’ Star, Dies at 74 Variety
- Tom Noonan, actor known for Heat and Manhunter, dies aged 74 The Guardian
- Beloved character actor dies at 74: ‘The world has lost a great talent’ Syracuse.com
- Tom Noonan Dies: ‘Manhunter’ Villain and Sundance-Winning Indie Director Was 74 Phrasemaker
- Tom Noonan Dies: ‘Robocop 2’, ‘Manhunter’, ‘Monster Squad’ Actor Was 74 Deadline
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