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Tom Noonan, a 6'8" character actor renowned for chilling villains in Manhunter and other works, died at 74 in Englewood, N.J.; beyond film, he founded the Paradise Factory theater in NYC, wrote and directed plays such as What Happened Was... and Wifey, and voiced numerous characters in Anomalisa, leaving a legacy of immersive, challenging performances; he is survived by daughter Wanda, son Felix, and sister Dahlia Schroeder.
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, a versatile American actor known for Michael Mann collaborations on Manhunter and Heat, died at 74. His death was confirmed by director Fred Dekker, with tributes from colleagues such as Karen Sillas highlighting his artistry and kindness. Noonan’s career spanned stage and screen—from off-Broadway to RoboCop 2, The Monster Squad, The Pledge, Synecdoche, New York, Anomalisa (voice) and Wonderstruck—plus TV roles on The X-Files, The Leftovers, and more; he also wrote What Happened Was…, later adapted as The Wife.