John Noble

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Characters played by John Noble

Walter Bishop — Fringe (2008)

A doctor and the archetypal mad scientist serving in the Fringe Division. He collaborates with Agent Astrid Farnsworth on laboratory research and investigates fringe science cases with the team.

Morland Holmes — Elementary (2012)

Sherlock's wealthy father who forces him to relocate to Manhattan and live with a sober companion following his fall from grace and drug rehabilitation.

Denethor — The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

Steward of Gondor driven to madness by despair and Sauron's influence.

Mallus — DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016)

A demonic entity that forms a cult and seeks the six totems of Zambesi. The team gathers the totems and uses them to defeat him.

Denethor (Extended Cut) — The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

Extended scenes of Denethor's descent into madness.

Father Kastner — The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)

Priest involved in the exorcism.

Ivan Yugorsky — Running Scared (2006)

Ivan is a Russian mob boss who brings Anzor to the hockey rink to force Oleg to reveal the gun's source. He slaps Oleg, oversees the assault on Joey, kills Anzor when he refuses to obey, and is ultimately killed during the shootout between his group and Frankie's gang.

Brainiac — Superman: Unbound (2013)

A cybernetic Coluan scientist who collects and preserves information by studying and destroying civilizations. He captures cities, attacks Earth, tortures Superman, and is ultimately defeated after being forced to experience the chaos of life.

Irving Pichel, Director — The Mystery of Natalie Wood (2004)

Irving is the director of the film being shot in Santa Rosa when Natasha is five. Maria arranges for her daughter to get a role, and Irving is impressed by the child's performance. His approval helps set Natasha on the path to a film career and precedes her move to Hollywood the following year.

Fergus Hunter — The Outsider (2002)

Fergus Hunter is a ruthless cattle baron who wants the land held by Ben Yoder and the religious community. He sends men to cut the fence and pressures Ben to sell, openly threatening that Rebecca will become a widow. His campaign of intimidation drives the central conflict and ends with his death in a shootout.

Pat Shepherd — The Mule (2014)

Pat Shepherd is a local property owner and crime lord who employs Gavin Ellis and controls the heroin scheme. He has Gavin beaten after the failed transport, orders that Ray Jenkins be killed, and has John eliminated when John threatens to inform the police. Pat is killed during the police attempt to arrest him.

Career Overview

John Noble has 55 screen credits in a career dating back to 1988. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Middle-earth (Tolkien) with 2 titles. Signature works include Fringe, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
55
Birth Date
1948-08-20
Birth Place
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q312399), public domain (CC0).