Tom Noonan
ActingAbout Tom Noonan
Tom Noonan (born April 12, 1951) is an American actor, director, and screenwriter. He is best known for his 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), Reverend Nathaniel in Hell on Wheels (2011–2014), the Pallid Man in 12 Monkeys (2015–2018) and as the voice of everyone but the two main characters in Anomalisa (2015). Noonan is also a writer and director of theatre and film. His debut feature film What Happened Was (1994) won the Dramatic Grand Jury Prize and Screenwriting Award at the Sundance Film Festival. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tom Noonan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tom Noonan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Tom Noonan's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tom Noonan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Tom Goes to the Bar, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Tom Noonan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tom Noonan's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tom Noonan.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Wonderstruck | Walter | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Corporate Wars: The Making of 'RoboCop 2' | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Anomalisa | Everyone Else (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Late Phases | Father Roger Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Shape of Something Squashed | Douglas Whymper | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Stoney | Charles Stoney | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | The House of the Devil | Mr. Ulman | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Alphabet Killer | Ray Gullikson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Synecdoche, New York | Sammy Barnathan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Monster Squad Forever! | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Snow Angels | Mr. Chervenick | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Seraphim Falls | Minister Abraham | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Ice Cream Ants | The Thinker | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | They're Made Out of Meat | Duncan | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Roost | The Horror Host | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Making of 'Heat' | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Hair High | Principal (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Eight Legged Freaks | Joshua Taft (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Knockaround Guys | Sheriff Decker | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Bullet In The Brain | Anders | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Inside 'Manhunter' | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Pledge | Gary Jackson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | A Constant Forge | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Opportunists | Mort Stein | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Photographer | Butler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Astronaut's Wife | Jackson McLaren | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Wang Dang | Mickey Hounsell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Phoenix | Chicago | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Wife | Jack | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Heat | Kelso | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | What Happened Was... | Michael | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Last Action Hero | Ripper / Tommy Noonan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The 10 Million Dollar Getaway | Mr. Y | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | RoboCop 2 | Cain | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Mystery Train | Man in Diner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Collision Course | Scully | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Stephen King's Monster Stories | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Monster Squad | Frankenstein | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Manhunter | Francis Dollarhyde | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | F/X | Varrick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Tom Goes to the Bar | Tom | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Man with One Red Shoe | Reese | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Best Defense | Holtzman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Easy Money | Paddy | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Eddie Macon's Run | Darryl Potts | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Wolfen | Ferguson | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Heaven's Gate | Jake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Gloria | 2nd Man / Gangster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Rage! | Bo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Willie & Phil | Man In Park | Flop | Similar → |
Tom Noonan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tom Noonan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tom Noonan is "Tom Goes to the Bar" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Tom Noonan acted in?
Tom Noonan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tom Noonan?
Other notable films include "Heat", "Synecdoche, New York", and "The Shape of Something Squashed".