Portrait of James Noble

James Noble

Bio: The son of a Dallas wholesale coal dealer, Noble spent much of his youth attending pool halls and movie houses. He retained his expertise with a pool cue throughout his life, while his stronger interest in acting (fueled by movies) manifested itself in local stage productions and drama studies at Southern Methodist University
Born: Sun, Mar 05 1922
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, USA

Death: Mon, Mar 28 2016
James Noble is 94 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Fake
Fake
James Noble was 89 in Fake as 'Mr. Rousseau'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 09 2011
Poster of Bang
Bang
James Noble was 73 in Bang as 'Rooftop Dealer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 09 1995
Poster of Born Kicking
Born Kicking
James Noble was 70 in Born Kicking as 'Hudson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 20 1992
Poster of Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again
Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again
James Noble was 68 in Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again as 'Mr. Hyrum Lodge'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 06 1990
Poster of Chances Are
Chances Are
James Noble was 67 in Chances Are as 'Dr. Bailey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 1989
Poster of The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places
The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places
James Noble was 66 in The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places as 'Dr. Gilmore Blount'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 26 1989
Poster of Paramedics
Paramedics
James Noble was 66 in Paramedics as 'Chief Wilkins'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1988
Poster of A Tiger's Tale
A Tiger's Tale
James Noble was 65 in A Tiger's Tale as 'Sinclair'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1988
Poster of The Day My Kid Went Punk
The Day My Kid Went Punk
James Noble was 65 in The Day My Kid Went Punk as 'Max Smiley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1987
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam
James Noble was 65 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam as 'Leonard Weeks'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 04 1987
Poster of You Talkin' To Me?
You Talkin' To Me?
James Noble was 65 in You Talkin' To Me? as 'Peter Archer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 1987
Poster of Deadly Deception
Deadly Deception
James Noble was 65 in Deadly Deception as 'Ed Shoat'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 08 1987
Poster of When the Bough Breaks
When the Bough Breaks
James Noble was 64 in When the Bough Breaks as 'Dr. Warren Towle'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 12 1986
Poster of Cinderella
Cinderella
James Noble was 63 in Cinderella as 'King Rupert III'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 14 1985
Poster of Faerie Tale Theatre: Cinderella
Faerie Tale Theatre: Cinderella
James Noble was 63 in Faerie Tale Theatre: Cinderella as 'King Rupert III'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 08 1985
Poster of Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
James Noble was 63 in Night of 100 Stars II as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of Dempsey
Dempsey
James Noble was 61 in Dempsey as 'Gavin McNab'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 28 1983
Poster of The Woman Who Willed a Miracle
The Woman Who Willed a Miracle
James Noble was 60 in The Woman Who Willed a Miracle as 'Dr. Edwards'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 09 1983
Poster of Airplane II: The Sequel
Airplane II: The Sequel
James Noble was 60 in Airplane II: The Sequel as 'Father O'Flanagan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1982
Poster of This Is Kate Bennett...
This Is Kate Bennett...
James Noble was 60 in This Is Kate Bennett... as 'Tom Fairmont'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 28 1982
Poster of Baby Comes Home
Baby Comes Home
James Noble was 58 in Baby Comes Home as 'Dr. Elliott Olsen'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 16 1980
Poster of Being There
Being There
James Noble was 57 in Being There as 'Kaufman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 19 1979
Poster of Promises in the Dark
Promises in the Dark
James Noble was 57 in Promises in the Dark as 'Dr. Blankenship'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1979
Poster of 10
10
James Noble was 57 in 10 as 'Dr. Miles'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1979
Poster of Hart to Hart
Hart to Hart
James Noble was 57 in Hart to Hart as 'Dr. Metz'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 25 1979
Poster of Lovey: A Circle of Children, Part II
Lovey: A Circle of Children, Part II
James Noble was 56 in Lovey: A Circle of Children, Part II as 'Ed'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 13 1978
Poster of Summer of My German Soldier
Summer of My German Soldier
James Noble was 56 in Summer of My German Soldier as 'Pierce'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 30 1978
Poster of Breaking Up
Breaking Up
James Noble was 55 in Breaking Up as 'Haberle'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 02 1978
Poster of Death Play
Death Play
James Noble was 54 in Death Play
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1976
Poster of Dragonfly
Dragonfly
James Noble was 53 in Dragonfly as 'Dr. Lee'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1976
Poster of Who?
Who?
James Noble was 52 in Who? as 'General Deptford'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 18 1974
Poster of 1776
1776
James Noble was 50 in 1776 as 'Rev. John Witherspoon (NJ)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 09 1972
Poster of Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to Me
Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to Me
James Noble was 49 in Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to Me as 'Father Pettis'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of The Sporting Club
The Sporting Club
James Noble was 48 in The Sporting Club as 'Canon Pritchard'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 28 1971
Poster of What's So Bad About Feeling Good?
What's So Bad About Feeling Good?
James Noble was 46 in What's So Bad About Feeling Good? as 'Board Member'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 24 1968

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Beech is Back
Beech is Back
James Noble was 79+ in Beech is Back
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 21 2001
Poster of Harry
Harry
James Noble was 71+ in Harry as 'Chapel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1993
Poster of Peak Practice
Peak Practice
James Noble was 71+ in Peak Practice as 'Mr. Naughton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 10 1993
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
James Noble was 68+ in Law & Order as 'Judge Nelson Kurland'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Father Dowling Mysteries
Father Dowling Mysteries
James Noble was 66+ in Father Dowling Mysteries as 'Judge Karnes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 20 1989
Poster of First Impressions
First Impressions
James Noble was 66+ in First Impressions
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 27 1988
Poster of Perfect Strangers
Perfect Strangers
James Noble was 64+ in Perfect Strangers
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 25 1986
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
James Noble was 62+ in The Bill
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
James Noble was 62+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Paul Carlisle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
James Noble was 61+ in Scarecrow and Mrs. King
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1983
Poster of Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre
James Noble was 60+ in Faerie Tale Theatre as 'King Rupert III'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982
Poster of Benson
Benson
James Noble was 57+ in Benson as 'Governor Eugene Xavier Gatling'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1979
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
James Noble was 55+ in The Love Boat as ', Martin Corell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of The Andros Targets
The Andros Targets
James Noble was 54+ in The Andros Targets as 'Tierney'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 31 1977
Poster of The Adams Chronicles
The Adams Chronicles
James Noble was 53+ in The Adams Chronicles as 'Jonathan Sewall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 20 1976
Poster of Starsky & Hutch
Starsky & Hutch
James Noble was 53+ in Starsky & Hutch
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975
Poster of ABC Afterschool Special
ABC Afterschool Special
James Noble was 50+ in ABC Afterschool Special as 'Max Smiley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 1972
Poster of A World Apart
A World Apart
James Noble was 48+ in A World Apart
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 30 1970
Poster of McCloud
McCloud
James Noble was 47+ in McCloud
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 17 1970
Poster of The Defenders
The Defenders
James Noble was 39+ in The Defenders as 'Ron Mayberry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961