Noble Willingham has appeared in more than 30 feature films, including "Up Close and Personal," "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective," "Chinatown," "Good Morning, Vietnam," "City Slickers I and II" and "The Distinguished Gentleman." He was born in the small town of Mineola, Texas. After graduation from North Texas State College, Noble went on to receive his master's degree in educational psychology from Baylor University. Although Noble began his career as a teacher, he eventually decided to follow his heart and pursue his lifelong dream of becoming an actor.

At the advice of a fellow instructor's suggestion, Willingham auditioned and won a part in the film "Last Picture Show." Shortly thereafter, he also won a part in "Paper Moon." Willingham secured a recurring role in the television series "Home Improvement," and has also appeared as a guest star on the CBS Television Network series "Murder, She Wrote," "Northern Exposure" and the made for television movie "Men Don't Tell."