Noah Emmerich

American actor, The Americans

Noah Emmerich - American actor, The Americans
Born

February 27th, 1965
60 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Born in 1965, an American actor gained prominence through work in television and film. Achieved recognition for the role of Stan Beeman in the FX series 'The Americans', a period drama that aired from 2013 to 2018. Other notable performances include appearances in 'The Truman Show' and 'Beautiful Mind'. Emmerich has collaborated with prominent directors and participated in various film and television projects that showcased his range as an actor.

Played Stan Beeman in The Americans

Appeared in The Truman Show

Featured in A Beautiful Mind

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