Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1948-08-20
- Born Place: Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Also Known As:
جان نوبل
John Noble
John Noble is an acclaimed Australian actor, theatre director, and voice artist, born on August 20, 1948, in Port Pirie, South Australia. He began his career in the theater, directing more than 80 plays and serving as the artistic director of the Stage Company of South Australia for a decade. He later taught drama at Sydney’s Brent Street School of Arts, contributing significantly to the development of young actors.Noble is widely recognized for his film role as Denethor, the Steward of Gondor, in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and The Return of the King. On television, he is best known for his portrayal of Dr. Walter Bishop in the sci-fi series Fringe, a role that earned him critical acclaim and several award nominations. He also starred as Henry Parrish in Sleepy Hollow and Morland Holmes, Sherlock's father, in Elementary.In addition to his on-screen work, Noble has made a mark in voice acting, lending his voice to characters such as Scarecrow in Batman: Arkham Knight and Unicron in Transformers: Prime. His performances are known for their emotional depth, intelligence, and complexity.John Noble lives between New York and Sydney with his wife Penny. They have three children, including actress Samantha Noble. Despite being diagnosed with osteoporosis in 2012, he has remained active professionally and has used his platform to raise awareness about the condition. Noble continues to be a respected and influential figure in both the entertainment industry and the theater world.
