Chris Noth

Imposing in stature, Chris Noth (rhymes with “both“) was readily identified with his roles as Detective Mike Logan on the long-running series “Law & Order” (NBC, 1990- ) and, perhaps even more famously, as the charming rogue Mr. Big on “Sex and the City” (HBO, 1998-2004). But his resume also included stage, screen and television work going back as far as 1982. Stereotypically tall, dark and handsome, Noth brought a commanding screen presence, but with charm to spare – especially when paired with another oversized actor – and throughout his career, made a specialty of playing direct, sometimes