‘Robocop 2’ & ‘Manhunter’ star dies at 74
Actor and playwright Tom Noonan has died at 74.
Reports say he passed away on February 14,
though no official cause of death has been released.
The news was shared by director Fred Dekker,
who worked with Noonan on The Monster Squad,
where he played Frankenstein’s monster. In a tribute,
Dekker called him a “gentleman and scholar” and praised his
lasting impact on film. He also acknowledged the creative team behind the
character’s design, including Stan Winston, Tom Woodruff Jr., and Zoltan Elek.
Standing 6-foot-5, Noonan was known for intense, layered roles.
He gained major recognition as Francis Dollarhyde in Manhunter,
and later appeared in RoboCop 2 and Last Action Hero.
Across film and theater, he built a career marked by depth and originality.
