Noah Wyle

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Biography

Despite a few supporting feature film roles in "A Few Good Men" (1992) and Oliver Stone's "W." (2008), the stage-trained actor's boyish looks and bookish persona failed to translate as effectively to the big screen. However Wyle did enjoy significant critical success with made-for-TV movies including the examination of high tech culture "Pirates of Silicon Valley" (1999), in which he portrayed Apple CEO Steve Jobs. In "The Librarian" adventure …
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Job Title

Actor, Director, Producer

Born

Noah Strausser Speer Wyle on June 4, 1971 in Hollywood, California, USA

Career Milestones

2011

Starred on the sci fi series "Falling Skies" (TNT), executive produced by Steven Spielberg

2008

Returned as Flynn Carsen in "The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice" (TNT)

2009

Reprised the role of Dr. Carter for the final season of "ER" (NBC)

2008

Portrayed former Secretary of Commerce Donald Evans in Oliver Stone's "W."

2006

Reprised Flynn role for the TNT movie "The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines"; also made TV producing debut

2004

Played the lead role of bookworm Flynn Carsen in the TNT movie "The Librarian: Quest for the Spear"

2002

Appeared opposite Renée Zellweger in "White Oleander"

2002

Appeared in the action drama "Enough," starring Jennifer Lopez

2001

Co-starred with Jake Gyllenhaal in the cult classic "Donnie Darko"

2000

Cast as the President's interpreter in the CBS production of "Fail Safe," directed by Stephen Frears and co-starring fellow "ER" alum George Clooney

1999

Offered a critically-acclaimed turn as Apple founder Steve Jobs in the TNT movie "Pirates of Silicon Valley"

1997

Landed featured role in the ensemble drama "The Myth of Fingerprints"

1995

Appeared in the Los Angeles production of "The 24th Day" opposite Peter Berg

1994

Made TV series debut in a regular role as Dr. Carter on the NBC medical drama "ER"; left after its eleventh season

1994

First leading role in a TV-movie, "Guinevere" (Lifetime) playing Sir Lancelot

1993

Appeared in the feature "Swing Kids" as a leader in the Hitler Youth

1991

Film debut in "Crooked Hearts"

1990

First professional acting role and TV miniseries debut, "Blind Faith" (NBC)

Awards

2001

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in ER

2000

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in ER

1999

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in ER

1999

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in ER

1998

Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television in ER

1998

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in ER

1998

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in ER

1997

Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television in ER

1997

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in ER

1997

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in ER

1996

Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television in ER

1996

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in ER

1996

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor For a Drama Series in ER

1995

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in ER

1995

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in ER