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Chris Noth

Chris Noth is an American actor known for television roles including Detective Mike Logan on *Law & Order*, Mr.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Chris Noth is an American actor known for television roles including Detective Mike Logan on *Law & Order*, Mr. Big on *Sex and the City*, and Peter Florrick on *The Good Wife*. He was born in Madison, Wisconsin, and has also worked in film, theatre, and voice narration.

Early life and education

Noth was born in Madison, Wisconsin, and later studied at the Yale School of Drama. Sources also note that he attended Marlboro College before his graduate training.

Career

He became widely known for television work, especially as Detective Mike Logan in *Law & Order*, Mr. Big in *Sex and the City*, and Peter Florrick in *The Good Wife*. His career has also included stage roles, film appearances, and narration work.

Notable roles

Noth's best-known characters include Mike Logan, Mr. Big, and Peter Florrick. These roles helped establish him as a recognizable American television actor across multiple decades.

Personal life

Available biographical sources identify Tara Wilson as his spouse. Publicly available reference material also associates him with the United States and with work based in New York at various points in his career.

Key facts

  • Chris Noth's birth name is Christopher David Noth.
  • He was born on November 13, 1954, in Madison, Wisconsin.
  • He is best known for playing Detective Mike Logan, Mr. Big, and Peter Florrick.
  • He attended the Yale School of Drama.
  • In 2012, he narrated the Toronto-produced documentary series *I Didn't Do It*.
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Canadian context

Noth narrated the Toronto-produced documentary series *I Didn't Do It* in 2012, giving him a direct connection to Canadian television production.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Chris Noth?
Chris Noth is an American actor best known for roles in *Law & Order*, *Sex and the City*, and *The Good Wife*.
What is Chris Noth's real name?
His birth name is Christopher David Noth.
When was Chris Noth born?
He was born on November 13, 1954.
What is Chris Noth known for?
He is known for playing Detective Mike Logan, Mr. Big, and Peter Florrick.
Where was Chris Noth born?
He was born in Madison, Wisconsin, United States.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Noth
    Supports: Career overview and 2012 narration of the Toronto-produced documentary series *I Didn't Do It*.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0636562/bio/
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, and biographical details including parental information.
  3. Authentic Wisconsin — https://authenticwisconsin.com/noth.html
    Supports: Birthplace and major television roles including Mike Logan, Mr. Big, and Peter Florrick.
  4. BroadwayWorld — https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Chris-Noth/
    Supports: Education at the Yale School of Drama and stage career background.
  5. French Wikipedia — https://www.fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Noth
    Supports: Birthplace, nationality, profession, and spouse information.