Noah Strausser Wyle (born June 4, 1971, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California) is an American actor, writer, producer, and director. He became internationally famous in the 1990s through television, later expanding into film and leading roles in adventure and sci-fi series. In the 2020s, he returned to medical drama with the critically acclaimed HBO/Max series The Pitt.
Early life & training
Wyle grew up in Southern California and attended The Thacher School in Ojai. Early in his career, he studied acting and worked in theater, building a foundation that would later help him thrive in fast-paced, ensemble TV productions.
Breakthrough role: ER
Wyle's career breakthrough came when he was cast as Dr. John Carter in NBC's legendary medical drama ER (starting in 1994). The role made him one of television's most recognizable faces for years and cemented his reputation as a dramatic lead.
Film and television work beyond ER
Alongside and after ER, Wyle appeared in prominent films including:
A Few Good Men (1992)
Donnie Darko (2001)
White Oleander (2002)
He later took on leading roles in popular franchise and genre TV:
The Librarian franchise / The Librarians – as Flynn Carsen
Falling Skies (2011–2015) – as Tom Mason, the central lead in the alien-invasion sci-fi drama
Return to scrubs: The Pitt
In 2025, Wyle starred in the medical procedural drama The Pitt (Max / later HBO Max), playing Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch. The series follows emergency department staff during an intense, single-shift structure and has been praised for its grounded tone and realism. Wyle is also heavily involved behind the scenes as a writer and executive producer.
This role is often seen as a full-circle moment in his career—returning to the hospital setting decades after ER, but portraying a very different kind of doctor.
Personal life
Noah Wyle has been married twice and has three children. He is generally known for maintaining a relatively private personal life compared to many long-running TV stars.
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