John Noble
Biography
John Noble, born on August 20, 1948, is a distinguished Australian actor celebrated for his diverse roles across film and television. He gained international acclaim for portraying Denethor in the epic Lord of the Rings trilogy, a performance that remains etched in the minds of fans. Noble further showcased his versatility as Dr. Walter Bishop in the acclaimed science fiction series Fringe, where he delivered a compelling portrayal of a brilliant but troubled scientist.
In addition to these prominent roles, Noble played Henry Parrish in the action-horror series Sleepy Hollow and Morland Holmes in the procedural drama Elementary, displaying his ability to navigate various genres with ease. His talent extends beyond live-action performances; he has lent his voice to notable characters in video games and animated series. Among his voice work, he is recognized as Leland Monroe in the critically acclaimed game L.A. Noire, the formidable Unicron in Transformers: Prime, and the iconic Scarecrow in the Batman: Arkham Knight video game.
With a career spanning decades, John Noble continues to be a highly regarded figure in the entertainment industry, known for his rich character portrayals and his ability to captivate audiences around the world.
Filmography
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The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
2021 • Father Kastner
One Night with the King
2006 • Prince Admantha
Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters - Predacons Rising
2013 • Unicron (voice)
Silencio
2018 • Grandfather James
The Outsider (2002)
2002 • Fergus Hunter
The Mule
2014 • Pat Shepherd
The Dreaming
1988 • Dr. Richards
The Demon Disorder
2024 • George Reilly
Running Scared (2006)
2006
Superman: Unbound
2013 • Brainiac (voice)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003 • Denethor
Sleepy Hollow
2013 • Henry Parrish
Elementary
2012 • Morland Holmes
Dark Matters: Twisted But True
2011 • Self - Host
Star Trek: Prodigy
2021 • Diviner (voice)