Noah Wyle facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Noah Wyle
Wyle at the U.S. Capitol in 2025
Born	Noah Strausser Speer Wyle (1971-06-04) June 4, 1971 (age 54) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1990–present
Spouse(s)	Tracy Warbin ​ ​ (m. 2000; div. 2010)​ Sara Wells ​ (m. 2014)​
Children	3
Relatives	Edith R. Wyle (paternal grandmother) Frank Wyle (paternal grandfather) James C. Katz (stepfather) Sonia Romero (cousin)

Noah Strausser Speer Wyle (born June 4, 1971) is an American actor, writer, producer, and director. He is famous for playing Dr. John Carter in the medical TV show ER from 1994 to 2005. For this role, he was nominated for many awards, including five Emmy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards. He also won four Screen Actors Guild Awards with the cast of ER.

More recently, Noah Wyle won two Emmy Awards for his work on the medical drama The Pitt on HBO Max. He was recognized for his acting as Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch and for being an executive producer.

He is also well-known for playing Steve Jobs in the TV movie Pirates of Silicon Valley (1999). Kids might also know him as Flynn Carsen in The Librarian movies and TV series (2004–2018). He also starred as Tom Mason in the sci-fi series Falling Skies (2011–2015). Noah Wyle has also appeared in movies like A Few Good Men (1992) and Donnie Darko (2001).

Early Life and Education

Noah Wyle was born in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, on June 4, 1971. His mother, Marjorie Speer, was a nurse. His father, Stephen Wyle, was an electrical engineer. Noah's grandparents were also important people in Los Angeles. His grandfather, Frank Wyle, started an aerospace company. His grandmother, Edith R. Wyle, was a painter and founded a museum.

Noah spent time at his grandparents' large cattle ranch in North Fork, California. He grew up with a mix of city and country life. His parents separated when he was six, and both later remarried. His stepparents, Deborah and James C. Katz, also influenced him. His stepfather worked at Universal Studios, where a young Noah sometimes helped on movie sets.

Noah attended elementary and middle school in Los Angeles. He then went to The Thacher School, a boarding school in Ojai, California. This school was known for its horseback riding program. Noah found some subjects, like math and science, challenging. He later thought he might have had undiagnosed mild ADHD.

He discovered his love for acting in high school. He performed in, wrote, and directed school plays. After attending a theater program at Northwestern University, he decided to become a professional actor. He was the first in his family in a long time not to go to college right after high school.

Noah Wyle attended The Thacher School, a boarding school.

Career Highlights

Starting His Acting Journey

After high school in 1989, Noah Wyle moved to Hollywood to pursue acting. He took acting classes and worked as a waiter to support himself. His first small role was in the TV miniseries Blind Faith (1990). He then appeared in the family drama Crooked Hearts (1991).

One of his early notable roles was in the movie A Few Good Men (1992). This popular courtroom drama was directed by Rob Reiner. Noah Wyle played a small but memorable part as a Marine corporal. The film was very successful and was even nominated for an Academy Award.

Becoming Dr. Carter in ER

The original cast of ER (1994–1995).

When Noah Wyle was 22, he auditioned for a new medical TV show called ER. This show was created by Michael Crichton and produced by Steven Spielberg. He got the role of Dr. John Carter, a medical student. Noah felt a strong connection to the character.

ER quickly became a huge hit after it started in September 1994. It was one of the most-watched shows on television. Noah Wyle and the other main actors, like George Clooney, became very famous. Noah, being the youngest, learned a lot from his co-stars.

ER Success and Other Projects

ER became one of the greatest television shows of all time. It was the most-watched show for three years, with over 30 million viewers per episode. Noah Wyle was nominated for many awards for his role as Dr. Carter. He received five Emmy Award nominations and three Golden Globe Award nominations. He also won four Screen Actors Guild Awards with the show's cast.

During his time on ER, Noah Wyle also worked on other projects. He played Steve Jobs in the TV movie Pirates of Silicon Valley (1999). Steve Jobs himself even called Noah to praise his acting. Noah also appeared in movies like Donnie Darko (2001) and Enough (2002).

He also starred as Flynn Carsen in the adventure TV movie The Librarian: Quest for the Spear (2004). This role was very important to him. Noah Wyle was also an artistic producer for the Blank Theatre Company in Los Angeles for over 20 years. He helped raise money and put on plays.

Noah Wyle at the 1995 Emmy Awards.

In 2005, after 11 seasons, Noah Wyle decided to leave ER. He wanted to spend more time with his family after his first child was born. He returned as a guest star in 2006 and again for the show's final season in 2009. He appeared in 254 episodes, more than any other main cast member.

Falling Skies and The Librarians

After ER, Noah Wyle returned to acting in TV films. He continued playing Flynn Carsen in two more Librarian movies: The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines (2006) and The Librarian: Curse of the Judas Chalice (2008). He enjoyed playing this adventurous character.

Noah Wyle on the set of Falling Skies in 2012.

In 2011, Noah Wyle took on a new main role in the sci-fi series Falling Skies (2011–2015). He played Tom Mason, a history professor fighting aliens in a post-apocalyptic world. Steven Spielberg, who produced the show, had wanted to work with Noah for a long time. Noah also directed an episode of Falling Skies.

He then returned to the Librarian world with the TV series The Librarians (2014–2018). He had a recurring role as Flynn Carsen and also worked as an executive producer, writer, and director for the show. In 2019, Noah Wyle starred in the CBS miniseries The Red Line. He played a grieving husband and father, and his performance received great reviews. He was nominated for a Critics' Choice Award for this role.

Recent Work: Leverage: Redemption and The Pitt

Since 2021, Noah Wyle has been part of the cast of Leverage: Redemption, a crime dramedy on Prime Video. He plays Harry Wilson, a lawyer seeking to make up for past mistakes. He has also directed and written episodes for this series.

Noah Wyle in 2024.

In 2025, Noah Wyle starred in the HBO Max medical drama The Pitt as Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch. The show became very popular. Noah Wyle also serves as an executive producer and writer for The Pitt. His performance in the show was highly praised. He won the Television Critics Association Award and an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. This was his first Emmy win as a lead actor.

Personal Life

Family

Noah Wyle lives in Los Feliz, Los Angeles and on a ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley, California.

He was married to make-up artist Tracy Warbin from 2000 to 2010. They have a son, Owen (born 2002), and a daughter, Auden (born 2005).

Noah Wyle is now married to actress Sara Wells. They married in 2014 and have a daughter, Frances Harper Wyle (born 2015).

Activism and Community Work

Noah Wyle has used his platform to support important causes. From 2002 to 2005, he was on the board of the Screen Actors Guild, which is a union for actors. In 2023, he actively supported actors and writers during their strikes, advocating for fair treatment. In 2025, he supported a campaign to keep film and TV production in Los Angeles.

He has also been a strong advocate for healthcare. In 1998, he worked with President Jimmy Carter to raise awareness about a disease called guinea worm. In 1999, he visited a refugee camp in North Macedonia to see how doctors were helping people during a conflict. He later joined the executive committee of Human Rights Watch.

Noah Wyle has spoken out for universal healthcare, meaning everyone should have access to medical care. In 2012, he supported the disability rights group ADAPT. He participated in a protest to help protect support for elderly people and those with disabilities. In 2019, he joined the board of KultureCity, a group that helps make public spaces more welcoming for people with sensory needs. In 2025, he continued to advocate for healthcare workers, supporting bills to help them with mental health, fair pay, and less paperwork.

He also works with animal rights charities, like the World Wildlife Fund. He has narrated documentaries for local charities that help families in need.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Noah Wyle para niños