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Tom Noonan, ‘Manhunter’ Villain and ‘RoboCop 2’ Star, Dies at 74

February 18, 2026 at 04:44 PM
By Kennedy French
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Tom Noonan, ‘Manhunter’ Villain and ‘RoboCop 2’ Star, Dies at 74
Tom Noonan, an actor and director whose imposing presence made him one of Hollywood’s most memorable screen villains, died on Feb. 14. He was 74. His death was announced online by actress Karen Sillas, a longtime friend and collaborator, and Fred Dekker, who directed Noonan in “The Monster Squad.” Variety has also reached out to […]

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Tom Noonan, an actor and director whose imposing presence made him one of Hollywood’s most memorable screen villains, died on Feb. 14. He was 74. His death was announced online by actress Karen Sillas, a longtime friend and collaborator, and Fred Dekker, who directed Noonan in “The Monster Squad.” Variety has also reached out to […] This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.
Tom Noonan, an actor and director whose imposing presence made him one of Hollywood’s most memorable screen villains, died on Feb. 14. He was 74. His death was announced online by actress Karen Sillas, a longtime friend and collaborator, and Fred Dekker, who directed Noonan in “The Monster Squad.” Variety has also reached out to […] Home Film Obituaries Feb 18, 2026 8:44am PT Tom Noonan, ‘Manhunter’ Villain and ‘RoboCop 2’ Star, Dies at 74 By Kennedy French Plus Icon Kennedy French Latest ‘Survivor 50’ Sets Tie-Ins for ‘Words With Friends,’ ‘Zynga Poker’ and More Mobile Games 50 minutes ago Quinta Brunson Reflects on the Business, Explains Why She Won’t Direct ‘Abbott Elementary’ Yet: ‘I Can’t Afford to Lose Me in the Room’ 21 hours ago ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants’ Sets Paramount+ Streaming Release Date 2 days ago See All Getty Tom Noonan, an actor and director whose imposing presence made him one of Hollywood’s most memorable screen villains, died on Feb. 14. He was 74. His death was announced online by actress Karen Sillas, a longtime friend and collaborator, and Fred Dekker, who directed Noonan in “The Monster Squad.” Variety has also reached out to Noonan’s representatives. No cause of death was immediately disclosed. Related Stories Chile Selected as Guest Country of Honor at Mexico's Guadalajara Film Festival

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