Actor and playwright Tom Noonan, whose haunting screen presence made him a go-to choice for villains and offbeat characters, has died at 74.According to reports, Noonan passed away on Feb. 14. The news was first shared by director Fred Dekker, who worked closely with the actor on the cult classic The Monster Squad, where Noonan memorably portrayed Frankenstein’s monster.n a heartfelt Facebook tribute, Dekker wrote, “It’s with great sadness that I share the passing of Tom Noonan … Tom’s indelible performance as Frankenstein in THE MONSTER SQUAD is a highlight of my modest filmography, doubtless aided by the masterful make-up designed by Stan Winston, sculpted by Tom Woodruff Jr., and applied by Zoltan Elek.”

He ended his message with a final farewell, calling Noonan “the proverbial gentleman and scholar, and the world has lost a great talent. R.I.P. Tom. Thanks for the great work.”No cause of death has been publicly released.A career built on unforgettable charactersStanding 6-foot-5 with a naturally imposing presence, Noonan often found himself cast in chilling or morally complex roles. He gained widespread recognition as serial killer Francis Dollarhyde in Manhunter, a performance that cemented his reputation for intensity.hroughout the late ’80s and ’90s, he continued to leave his mark on fan-favorite films, playing Cain in RoboCop 2 and the Ripper in Last Action Hero.