Tom Noonan has died at the age of 74. The RoboCop 2 and Last Action Hero actor's death was announced by director
Fred Dekker on social media.Videos by Wide Open Country
"It's with great sadness that I share the passing of TOM NOONAN (April 12, 1951 - February 14, 2026)," Dekker's statement began. "Tom's indelible performance as Frankenstein in THE MONSTER SQUAD is a highlight of my modest filmography, doubtless aided by the masterful make-up designed by Stan Winston, sculpted by Tom Woodruff Jr., and applied by Zoltan Elek."
Dekker's statement continued by praising Noonan's performances in classics such as Manhunter and also his professionalism and approach.
"Having been knocked out by his performance as Francis Dollarhyde in Michael Mann's 'Manhunter,' I desperately wanted Tom to read the script and consider the part, but I knew that nabbing him was probably a long shot. Nonetheless, he agreed to meet me at his Hollywood apartment to discuss the role. He was the proverbial gentleman and scholar, and the world has lost a great talent."
According to IMDB, Noonan had 84 acting credits to his name. The site listed The House Of The Devil and Seraphim Falls among work he is best known for.
Currently, no cause of death has been provided.
Karen Sillas Also Released a Statement Regarding Tom Noonan's Passing
Karen Silas co-starred with Noonan in the 1994 movie What Happened Was... She released a short statement regarding Noonan's passing via her Instagram story.
"My dear friend and costar, Tom Noonan passed peacefully on Valentine's Day 2026. Working with him in his original off Broadway play, 'What Happened Was...,' at the Paradise Factory Theater in the early nineties, was a turning point for me and my career that still resonates throughout my life and work as an actor," Sillas posted in the Instagram post, per Phrasemaker.
Tom Noonan Starred in a Range of Work
Noonan wasn't just known for his work on the big screen. He also had multiple TV Show credits to his name. One of his more recent works was on the 12 Monkeys show, where he made 18 appearances as Pallid Man between 2015 and 2018.
Between 2011 and 2014, Noonan also had an 18-episode spell on Hell On Wheels, where he played Reverend Nathaniel Cole. A 17-episode tenure on Damages between 2009 and 2011 completes his long-term TV work. However, he did appear in multiple shows for one or two episode runs.
Currently, no details regarding his funeral or service have been released to the public.
