Australian actor John Noble may be best known for the role of Denethor, steward to the throne of Gondor from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. A veteran of Australian television, Noble also established himself as a character actor on American television, playing Russian Consul Anatoly Markov on the series 24, and eccentric scientist Dr. Walter Bishop on the J.J. Abrams show Fringe. Additionally, Noble has directed over 80 stage plays both in the United States and in his home country of Australia. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
Family
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Daughter: Jessica Noble. Mother is Penny Noble
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Daughter: Samantha Noble. Born in 1981; mother is Penny Noble
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Son: Daniel Noble. Mother is Penny Noble
Significant Others
Education
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Rostrevor College, Woodforde, Australia
Milestones
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1977 Began ten-year tenure as the Artistic Director of the Stage Company of South Australia
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1982 Directed “Percy and Rose” for the Adelaide Festival of Arts
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1988 Made film debut in the mystery thriller “The Dreaming”
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1989 Appeared in the mini-series “Hills End” (ABC)
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1998 Appeared in a semi-regular role in “All Saints” as neurosurgeon Dr. John Madsen
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2002 Filmed a scene in “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” but part was only see in the extended version (name misspelled in the credits)
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2003 Returned for “Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” as Denethor, the Steward of Gondor
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2005 Appeared as Ben in the thriller “Voodoo Lagoon”
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2006 Had a recurring role as Dr. Helpman on the Australian series “Home and Away”
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2006 Portrayed the conniving and plotting Prince Ardmantha in “One Night with the King”
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2007 Appeared in the sixth season of “24” (FOX) as Russian envoy Anatoly Markov
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2007 Cast as the evil pirate Blackheart in the Australian series “Lost Treasure of Fiji”
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2008 Cast as mentally unstable scientist Walter Bishop in the J. J. Abrams-produced series “Fringe” (FOX)
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First paid acting job with the Arts Council touring a pub show