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Noah Wyle
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Born: Jun 4, 1971
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Born in Hollywood, CA, as one of six children of an electrical
engineer and an orthopedic head nurse. Participated in a theater
arts program at Northwestern University during high school and
appeared in high school plays. After graduation he learned from
acting teacher Larry Moss while living in a small
apartment on Hollywood Boulevard. His first parts were a
mini-series and featuring in the movie
Crooked Hearts (1991) in 1990.
One of six children in a blended family, Noah had early support
for his acting ambitions from his stepfather, film restorationist
Joseph Katz. He had small parts in high school productions (and
won an for a play he wrote). He participated in a
Northwestern University theater program, and was hooked - acting
rather than college after high school. His first part was at age
17, in Blind Faith (1990) (TV), but after a few good roles
he hit a dry spell for two years (no acting, waiting on tables).
Then came Few Good Men, A (1992) followed by another dry
spell in which a return to restaurant work looked like a good
option. Television shows seemed possible but Noah steered clear
of these because of the 5-year contract commitment. Then came the
script for the pilot of "ER" (1994), and the part of Dr.
Carter looked very good. Three auditions later he had the role.
click here to see him in action
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