John Noble Biography

Australian actor John Noble may be best known for the role of Denethor, steward to the throne of Gondor from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. A veteran of Australian television, Noble also established himself as a character actor on American television, playing Russian Consul Anatoly Markov on the series 24, and eccentric scientist Dr. Walter Bishop on the J.J. Abrams show Fringe. Additionally, Noble has directed over 80 stage plays both in the United States and in his home country of Australia. ~ Cammila Albertson, Rovi

• 1. Denethor: No tomb for Denethor and Faramir. No long, slow sleep of death embalmed. We shall burn, like the heathen kings of old. Bring wood and oil.
  From The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Submitted by Joshua T (4 months ago)

• 1. Denethor: You think you are wise, Mithrandir. Yet for all your subtleties, you have not wisdom. Do you think the eyes of the White Tower are blind? I have seen more than you know. With your left hand you would use me as a shield against Mordor, and with your right you would seek to supplant me. I know who rides with Theoden of Rohan. Oh, yes. Word has reached my ears of this Aragorn, son of Arathorn, and I tell you now, I will not bow to this Ranger from the North, last of a ragged house long bereft of lordship!
  From The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Submitted by Haroon M (10 months ago)

• 1. Denethor: Reward that which is given: fealty with love, valour with honour, oath-breaking with vengeance.
  From The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Submitted by Ignacio D (13 months ago)