Noah Bennet
Famous as : Actor
Birth Name : John MacDonald Coleman
Birth Date : February 21, 1958
Birth Place : Easton, Pennsylvania, USA
Spouse : Beth Toussaint (actress, since 21-Jun-96)
Claim to fame : As Steven Carrington in TV series “Dynasty” (1982-1988)
Noah Bennet, also known as the man in Horn-Rimmed Glasses (aka HRG) or simply Mr. Bennet, is a fictional character from the NBC drama Heroes played by Jack Coleman. The role was initially recurring, but became regular as of the 11th episode. His first name was not revealed until “How to Stop an Exploding Man“, the first season finale.
At first glance, Noah Bennet appears to be an ordinary businessman who works at the Primatech Paper Company and lives in Odessa, Texas, with his wife and two children. However, he and his associates have actually traveled the world for a number of years investigating superhuman phenomena and tracking down people with these “gifts.” Bennet claims that he assists them in learning to use their powers, although a flashback conversation between him and Thompson reveals that he knows his job is morally questionable and that it will often produce unintended consequences; in one episode, he plainly states that he is comfortable with being morally gray. Though he deeply cares for his family and will do anything to protect them, his loyalty to his job knows no limits, and he often puts it above all else.
Bennet has had a number of associates, most notably a mysterious man known only as “The Haitian,” who has the power to prevent other heroes from exercising their powers in his presence. Bennet’s other known associates have been Eden McCain, a woman with the power of mind control who kills herself to keep Sylar from gaining her ability; Claude Rains, Bennet’s first partner who has the power to turn invisible; and a romantic couple composed of Hank, a doctor with unknown abilities and his significant other, Lisa, who also has unknown abilities. Rains is the first person to question Bennet’s actions and those of The Company. Bennet is charged with executing Rains for his insubordination on moral grounds, but Rains escapes by literally disappearing into thin air.
Bennet’s true agenda and overall affiliation are mysterious. In response to Matt Parkman’s inquiries as to whether he works for the FBI or the CIA, Bennet said he doesn’t work for “any organization that has initials.” Furthermore, he has worked for and against The Company and for and against Mr. Linderman. These factors cloud his true allegiances. His one allegiance that is clear, however, is that to his daughter, Claire; his son, Lyle; and his wife, Sandra. Bennet loves his daughter profusely, but is also overprotective of her. This sometimes leads him to use his authority and associates in unsavory ways. Past, present and future events all indicate that Bennet has lied about Claire’s biological origins multiple times.
According to his driving license, his previous address is 9 Juniper Lane, Odessa, Texas. Noah Bennet speaks Japanese and also appears to speak at least a limited amount of Russian. Although he does not possess any powers, his extensive experience in dealing with beings with superpowers allows him to be able to handle them effectively. Also, he displays considerable prowess in hand-to-hand combat and marksmanship.
