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John Noble Biography

Birth Name:John Noble

Birth Place:Port Pirie, Australia

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Has been nominated four-times at the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films for Best Supporting Actor on Television for his role as Dr․ Walter Bishop on "Fringe," winning once in 2011
For his role as Eddie Thomas on "Risen," he was nominated in 2011 for an Action Film Award
Quote: "I adore science․ I adore man's ability to explore higher thought forms․ These things inspire me in the same way as a brilliant musician or writer inspires me․"
Quote: "I think that travel is the great educator․ It removes pre-conceptions and prejudices․ We are one race inhabiting one small planet, and given a chance we can all appreciate and love each other․"
At the Brent St․ School of Arts in Sydney, he was Head of Drama from 1997-2000
Voiced the role of Leland Monroe in the video game "L․A․ Noire․"
From 1977-87, he was the Artistic Director of Stage Company of South Australia
Has directed over 80 plays, including a 1986 production of "Sons of Cain" at London's West End
Name is misspelled "John Nogle" in the ending credits of the Extended Edition of "The Lord of the Rings: the Two Towers․"

Awards

2003ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: winner
2003DVDX Award-Best Audio Commentary (New for DVD): nominated
2003NBR Award-Best Acting by an Ensemble: winner
2004Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: winner
2004Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: winner
2004Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: winner
2004PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: nominated
2008Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2009Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2010Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor on Television: nominated
2010INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2011Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor on Television: winner
2011Action on Film Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2011Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2011Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actor: nominated
2011INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2012Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor on Television: nominated
2012BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Guest Role: winner
2012Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2012Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actor: nominated
2012IGN Award-Best TV Actor: nominated
2013Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor on Television: nominated
2014BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short: winner
2014TV Guide Award-Favorite Villain: nominated
2015Silver Logie-Most Outstanding Actor: nominated
2025Astra TV Award-Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated