Tom Noonan, Iconic 80s Screen Villain, Dies at 74
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.