Noah Taylor
Known for
A British-Australian actor known for eccentric, unsettling character work. Born in London and raised in Australia, Noah Taylor drew early acclaim in 'Shine' (1996) before playing Bruce Wayne's kind mentor in 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider' (2001), the sinister father in 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' (2005) and roles in 'Predestination' (2014) and 'Skyscraper' (2018). On television he has menaced audiences as Locke in 'Game of Thrones' and Darby Sabini in 'Peaky Blinders'. A gaunt, intense presence, he specialises in the strange, the damaged and the quietly threatening.
Noah Taylor
47 Movies
16 Series
A British-Australian actor known for eccentric, unsettling character work. Born in London and raised in Australia, Noah Taylor drew early acclaim in 'Shine' (1996) before playing Bruce Wayne's kind mentor in 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider' (2001), the sinister father in 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' (2005) and roles in 'Predestination' (2014) and 'Skyscraper' (2018). On television he has menaced audiences as Locke in 'Game of Thrones' and Darby Sabini in 'Peaky Blinders'. A gaunt, intense presence, he specialises in the strange, the damaged and the quietly threatening.
Movies
Plays Dr. Carter
Edge of Tomorrow
2014
Plays Mr. Robertson
Predestination
2014
Plays Bryce
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
2001
Plays Edmund Ventura
Vanilla Sky
2001
Plays Dick Roswell
Almost Famous
2000
Plays Phibs
Paddington 2
2017
Plays Bryce
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life
2003
Plays Gummy Walsh
Lawless
2012
Plays Mr. Pierce
Skyscraper
2018
Plays Vladimir Wolodarsky
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
2004
Plays Gordon
Free Fire
2017
Plays Peter Lundgren
Anna
2013
Plays Lloyd Tate
Submarine
2011
Plays Selway
The New World
2005
Plays Neville
The Sleeping Dictionary
2003
Plays Jack
Red Dog
2011
Plays Harris
The Double
2014
Plays Crawley (voice)
Maya the Bee Movie
2014
Plays David as an adolescent
Shine
1996
Plays Prof. Evan White
The New Daughter
2009
Plays Leo
Big Girls Don't Cry
2026
Plays Brian O'Leary
The Proposition
2005
Plays Karl Sessler
Bulk
2026
Plays Adolf Hitler
Max
2002
Plays Nicholas
The Windmill Massacre
2016
Plays Hyde Park Nutter
The Nine Lives of Tomas Katz
2000
Plays Jeff
There's No Fish Food in Heaven
1998
Plays Gem
The Escort
1999
Plays Joe
Dad and Dave: On Our Selection
1995
Plays Danny
He Died with a Felafel in His Hand
2001
Plays Nate
Red White & Blue
2010
Plays Danny Embling
Flirting
1991
Plays Danny Embling
The Year My Voice Broke
1987
Plays Bowie Fan
Dogs in Space
1986
Plays Mick
Lover Boy
1989
Plays Andrew Barlow
Dadah Is Death
1988
Plays Ken Elkin
The Nostradamus Kid
1993
Plays Dean
True Love and Chaos
1997
Plays Journalist
Woundings
1998
Plays Simon
Simon Magus
1999
Plays Peters
Lecture 21
2008
Plays Max Menkoff
The Menkoff Method
2016
Plays Xan Butler
Lost in Karastan
2014
Plays Randolph
One Crazy Night
1992
TV Shows
Plays Hitler
Preacher
2016
Plays Johnny Royalle
Powers
2015
Plays George Johnston
So Long, Marianne
2024
Plays Locke
Game of Thrones
2011
Plays Robert
Thou Shalt Not Steal
2024
Plays Dr. Pfeffer
A Small Light
2023
Plays Darby Sabini
Peaky Blinders
2013
Plays Detective Nick Manning
Deep Water
2016
Plays Billy Engels
Bangkok Hilton
1989
Plays Thomas Rogers
And Then There Were None
2015
Plays Hetman
Foundation
2021
Plays Lark Varney
Hatfields & McCoys
2012
Plays Dr. Roland Kunek
Hanna
2019
Plays Mortician
The Borgias
2011
Plays Dave Harding
Inspector Morse
1987
Plays Captain Mogg
Nautilus
2024
Latest Trailers
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Big Girls Don't Cry
Full Filmography
Big Girls Don't Cry
Leo
2026
Film
Bulk
Karl Sessler
2026
Film
So Long, Marianne
George Johnston · 8 episodes
2024
TV
Thou Shalt Not Steal
Robert · 8 episodes
2024
TV
Nautilus
Captain Mogg · 1 episode
2024–
TV
A Small Light
Dr. Pfeffer · 6 episodes
2023
TV
Foundation
Hetman · 3 episodes
2023
TV
Hanna
Dr. Roland Kunek · 3 episodes
2019–
TV
Skyscraper
Mr. Pierce
2018
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Noah Taylor and where are they from?
Noah Taylor is 56 years old, born on September 4, 1969 in London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Noah Taylor?
Noah Taylor is best known for roles in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Edge of Tomorrow, Predestination.
How many movies has Noah Taylor been in?
Over a 40-year career (since 1986), Noah Taylor has appeared in 47 movies and 16 TV shows.
What was Noah Taylor's first movie?
The career of Noah Taylor began with Dogs in Space (1986).
What is Noah Taylor's most recent movie or series?
Noah Taylor's most recent release is Bulk, which premiered on January 31, 2026.
What TV shows has Noah Taylor appeared in?
On television, Noah Taylor has appeared in Game of Thrones, Peaky Blinders, Foundation, Preacher.
Does Noah Taylor have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Noah Taylor's upcoming work includes: Big Girls Don't Cry (2026).
Noah Taylor
1969-09-04 · London, England, UK
Noah Taylor (born September 4, 1969) is an Australian actor. Born to Australian parents in London, Taylor migrated to Australia at age five. He left school at 16, and began his acting career in amateur theater. He is best known for his roles as teenage David Helfgott in Shine, Locke in the HBO series Game of Thrones, Darby Sabini in the BBC One series Peaky Blinders, Mr. Bucket in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Danny in the Australian cult film He Died with a Felafel in His Hand.