Chris Noth
Actor in Law & Order and Sex and the City
Born
November 13th, 1954
70 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Began a career in acting in the late 1980s, gaining recognition for roles in major television series. Played Detective Mike Logan in the series 'Law & Order' from 1990 to 1995, and reprised the role in later series and TV movies. Achieved iconic status through the portrayal of Mr. Big in 'Sex and the City' from 1998 to 2004, a role that continued in the revival series 'And Just Like That...'. Noth has appeared in various films and television projects, building a substantial body of work over the decades.
Played Detective Mike Logan in Law & Order
Portrayed Mr. Big in Sex and the City
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