Chris Noth

Christopher David Noth was born on November 13, 1954, in Madison, Wisconsin. His mother, Jeanne Parr, was a CBS news reporter, and his father, Charles James Noth, was an attorney. Noth’s early life involved frequent relocations due to his mother’s career. He attended Marlboro College, initially pursuing writing and poetry, before discovering a passion for acting. He further honed his craft at the Yale School of Drama, graduating with an MFA in 1985. Throughout his career, Noth has consistently balanced roles in television and film with his enduring love for theater.

Noth gained significant recognition for his role as Detective Mike Logan on “Law & Order,” a character he portrayed for five seasons from 1990 to 1995. He later reprised this role in “Exiled: A Law & Order Movie” (1998) and “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” (2005–2008), showcasing a consistent presence within the franchise. He solidified his status as a leading man in television with his portrayal of Mr. Big on HBO’s “Sex and the City” (1998–2004), a role that earned him his first Golden Globe nomination and extended into two successful feature films, “Sex and the City” (2008) and “Sex and the City 2” (2010).

His career continued with another critically acclaimed role as Peter Florrick opposite Julianna Margulies in “The Good Wife” (2009–2016), which garnered him a second Golden Globe nomination and two SAG nominations. Beyond his on-screen work, Noth has maintained a strong commitment to theater, with notable Broadway credits including “That Championship Season” and an Off-Broadway production of “The Mother.” He is also a co-owner of The Cutting Room, a music venue in New York City.