Tom Noonan death: Manhunter and Heat star Tom Noonan dies at the age of 74 as tributes flow for ’80s and ’90s icon
There’s been some sad news out of Hollywood this morning; actor and action star Tom Noonan has died at the age of 74, it’s been reported.
Director Fred Dekker, who worked with the late star on The Monster Squad, shared the news of the actor’s death in a touching Facebook tribute.
In 1987’s The Monster Squad, the star played Frankenstein’s Monster, but the actor was also known for a number of films in the ’80s, ’90s and even more recently.
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“It’s with great sadness that I share the passing of Tom Noonan,” the post read.
“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.
“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.”
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He shared a story from set of the late star, saying he once drove home in his Frankenstein monster makeup, before praising the star.
“But all in all, he was the proverbial gentleman and scholar, and the world has lost a great talent. R.I.P. Tom. Thanks for the great work,” he added.
Tributes flowed in for the late star underneath the post, with one fan writing: “What an utter legend.”
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Noonan had an incredible Hollywood career spanning decades.
Hailing from Connecticut, he’s known for the likes of Manhunter, RoboCop 2, Last Action Hero, and Heat.
In 1995, he starred in the hit film Heat, opposite the likes of Hollywood megastars Al Pacino and Robert De Niro.
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