15 Facts About Noah Emmerich

Noah Nicholas Emmerich was born on February 27,1965 and is an American actor and director best known for his roles in films such as Beautiful Girls, The Truman Show, Frequency, Miracle, Little Children, and Super 8.

Noah Emmerich's mother, Constance, is a concert pianist; his father, Andre Emmerich, was a gallery owner and art dealer.

Noah Emmerich has two older brothers: Toby Emmerich, former chairman of Warner Bros.

Noah Emmerich attended the Dalton School and learned to play the trumpet as a youth.

Noah Emmerich graduated from Yale University in 1987 having received a bachelor's degree in history.

Noah Emmerich sang in the "Yale Spizzwinks", an a cappella singing group which included actor Joshua Malina.

Noah Emmerich had his first starring role in the film Beautiful Girls, which earned him positive reviews from audiences and critics.

Noah Emmerich had supporting roles in such movies as The Truman Show, Life and Frequency.

Noah Emmerich played the main antagonist, Colonel Nelec, in JJ Abrams's film Super 8, which earned positive reviews from critics and was a box office success.

Noah Emmerich played assistant coach Craig Patrick in the 2004 film Miracle.

In 2016, Noah Emmerich portrayed Bill Hammond in the Western Jane Got a Gun.

Noah Emmerich started his career doing guest roles in television series such as NYPD Blue and Melrose Place.

The series earned positive reviews, and Noah Emmerich earned a Critics' Choice Award nomination for his performance.

Noah Emmerich made his directorial debut on season 3's episode 7, "Walter Taffet", and directed episode 5 of season 4.

Noah Emmerich was married to actress Melissa Fitzgerald from 1998 to 2003.