2003
The Return of the King
Played Denethor, Steward of Gondor.
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NOBLE
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From the stage to Middle-earth and beyond
An Australian actor and theatre director known for Denethor and Walter Bishop.
A career shaped by theatre
John Noble is an Australian actor and theatre director. Before becoming widely known to international screen audiences, he spent a decade as artistic director of the Stage Company of South Australia.
Noble played Denethor, the Steward of Gondor, in The Lord of the Rings. The Return of the King places the grieving ruler and his son Faramir amid the siege of Minas Tirith; the film is among the titles linked to Noble in the FLM.RED database.
He later played scientist Walter Bishop in the science-fiction series Fringe. The role brought him a Critics’ Choice Television Award and a Saturn Award for supporting performance in 2011.
His television work also includes Sleepy Hollow and Elementary. Noble’s career spans acting, directing and theatre leadership; the film list below includes only titles currently available on FLM.RED.
Selected roles and recognition
2008
Fringe
Began playing scientist Walter Bishop.
2011
Critics’ Choice Television Award
Won supporting actor recognition for Fringe.
Performance readings are FLM.RED editorial interpretation.
Films in FLM.RED
Titles in this collection; not a complete filmography.
Sources & image notes
- Atlantic Theater Company — John Noble
- AARP — John Noble interview
- The AU Review — John Noble interview
- IMDb — John Noble credits
Portrait illustration: FLM.RED.