US Edition
Tom Noonan, ‘Manhunter’ Character Actor Who Also Wrote and Directed Films, Dies at 74
- On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Tom Noonan, actor and director, died aged 74; Karen Sillas confirmed on social media that he died on Valentine’s Day 2026.
- Karen Sillas, Noonan's co-star, wrote on Instagram that `My dear friend and costar, Tom Noonan passed peacefully on Valentine’s Day 2026`, and no cause has been revealed.
- Noonan earned acclaim for his role as Francis Dolarhyde in Manhunter, and his 1994 film What Happened Was, adapted from his own stage play, premiered at Sundance and won the Grand Jury Prize.
- Fred Dekker, director of The Monster Squad, led tributes on social media, writing that `He was the proverbial gentleman and scholar, and the world has lost a great talent.`
- His legacy includes his nearly 6-foot-5 stature and influential roles in modern thriller portrayals, along with stage plays adapted into films that shaped 1990s American indie cinema.
74 Articles
74 Articles
Tom Noonan, ‘Manhunter’ and ‘RoboCop 2’ Actor, Dies at 74 | 🎥 LatestLY
Hollywood actor Tom Noonan, best known for his roles in 'Manhunter, 'The Monster Squad' and 'RoboCop 2', has died on February 14 at the age of 74. The sad news of his passing was confirmed by the actor's 'What Happened Was...' co-star Karen Sillas on social media. 🎥 Tom Noonan, ‘Manhunter’ and ‘RoboCop 2’ Actor, Dies at 74.
American cinema lost one of its most unique figures: actor, screenwriter and director Tom Noonan died at the age of 74.The news was confirmed this Wednesday by filmmaker Fred Dekker, who directed it at The Monster Squad (1987), where Noonan performed the Frankenstein monster in a memorable way.“With great sadness I share the passing of Tom Noonan,” Dekker wrote on Facebook, remembering the film and describing the actor as “a knight and scholar p…
Los Angeles Times
arcamax.comTom Noonan, 'Manhunter' character actor who also wrote and directed films, dies at 74
Tom Noonan, the actor best known for playing villain Francis Dolarhyde in 'Manhunter' and the Ripper in 'Last Action Hero,' has died. He was 74.
Tom Noonan, RoboCop 2 and Manhunter Actor, Dead at 74
RoboCop 2 and Manhunter star Tom Noonan has died at 74.The actor, writer, and director’s death was shared with a Facebook post from The Monster Squad director Fred Dekker, who says he died Valentine’s Day 2026. A cause of death has not been confirmed at this time.Noonan’s career in Hollywood dates back to the ‘80s, where he played small parts in movies like Willie & Phil and Gloria. He went on to add projects like Wolfen and Easy Money to his re…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 34% of the sources lean Left, 34% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
