Noah Bennet

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Noah Bennet
Heroes,
Heroes Reborn character
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Jack Coleman as Noah Bennet
First appearance"Genesis"
(Heroes)
Last appearance"Project Reborn"
(Heroes Reborn)
Portrayed by Jack Coleman
In-universe information
OccupationEx-company agent
Spouse Sandra Bennet (div. 2009)
Kate Bennet (wife from 1985, revealed in "The Wall")
Children Claire Bennet (adopted daughter/protegee)
Lyle Bennet (biological son)

Noah Bennet, also known as "the man in horn-rimmed glasses" (a.k.a. HRG) or simply Mr. Bennet, is a character from the NBC superhero drama Heroes portrayed by Jack Coleman. [1] The role was initially recurring, becoming regular after the 11th episode. [2] His first name was not revealed until "How to Stop an Exploding Man", the first-season finale. Along with his adoptive daughter Claire, Noah is the most frequently seen character in the series, returning for the miniseries Heroes Reborn.

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Character Summary

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.

Bennet has had a number of associates, most notably a mysterious man most commonly known as The Haitian, followed by Eden McCain, Claude Rains, and a romantic couple composed of Hank and Lisa.

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." [3] Furthermore, he has worked for and against The Company and for and against Mr. Linderman. 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.

Noah does not have any visible power. He is most notable for his horn-rimmed glasses. In the third episode, "One Giant Leap", his name was confirmed as "Mr. Bennet" and he has been occasionally referred to as such since. Still, "Horn-Rimmed Glasses" (or a variant of it) is the more often used name by the characters, albeit indirectly. For example, characters who don't know him personally usually describe him as "the man with the horn-rimmed glasses." According to Coleman, the character's first name was written out of a draft script because "it stopped the scene cold." [4]

In an interview with TV Guide , Jack Coleman was asked "were the horn-rimmed glasses your idea, or the writers?" Coleman responded:

That was always in the script. Tim's original description in the pilot was "an everyman but unknowable." The idea was based on Max von Sydow['s role] in Three Days of the Condor , that seemingly benign but anything-but-benign character. I tried on many, many pairs of glasses to find the right look. The thing that's great about them is that they're so anachronistic, they kind of make him into this '50s Cold War warrior, which is perfect because he is this mystery guy who doesn't quite fit in. Putting those glasses on does half the work. They make you instantly suspicious [Laughs], because nobody wears glasses like that anymore. [5]

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References

  1. ↑ "Heroes Cast and Details". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2006-10-08.
  2. ↑ Schneider, Michael (2006-10-23). "'Heroes' zeros in on its bad guy". Variety.com. Retrieved 2006-10-27.
  3. ↑ Director: Ernest Dickerson, Writer: Bryan Fuller (2006-10-16). "Collision". Heroes. NBC.
  4. ↑ Harris, Bill (2007-02-21). "Cooking with glasses". Toronto Sun. Retrieved 2007-02-21.
  5. ↑ Rudolph, Ileane (2006-11-26). "Jack Coleman, Heroes: What's Going On Behind the Glasses?". TV Guide. Retrieved 2007-01-13.
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