John Noble
Actor in 'Fringe' and 'The Lord of the Rings'
Born
August 20th, 1948
76 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Australia
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An Australian actor and director with a prominent career in film and television. Gained recognition for work in the series 'Fringe' as Walter Bishop and portrayed Denethor in 'The Lord of the Rings' film trilogy. Directed numerous stage productions and contributed to various theatre festivals in Australia, showcasing talents in both acting and directing.
Portrayed Walter Bishop in 'Fringe'
Played Denethor in 'The Lord of the Rings'
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