With heavy hearts, we announce the passing
Actor and playwright Tom Noonan has died at 74. According to reports, he passed away on February 14. The news was shared by director Fred Dekker,
who worked with Noonan on The Monster Squad, where he played Frankenstein’s monster. Dekker praised his
“indelible performance as Frankenstein” and called him “the proverbial gentleman and scholar.” No official cause of death was disclosed.
Standing 6-foot-5, Noonan was known for his intense and psychologically complex roles. He gained major recognition as Francis Dollarhyde in Manhunter,
directed by Michael Mann. He later appeared in RoboCop 2 and Last Action Hero, often portraying layered antagonists.
Noonan also reunited with Mann in Heat. Across mainstream and independent films, he built a career defined by depth, presence, and unforgettable performances.
