Mr. Big, also known as John James Preston, played by Chris Noth, is a recurring protagonist in the HBO series, Sex and the City.
Sex and the City is an acclaimed American romantic-drama television series created exclusively for HBO by Darren Star. Originating from Candace Bushnell's newspaper column and subsequent book anthology in 1996, the show underwent a collaborative creative process involving a diverse group of producers, screenwriters, and directors. Notably, Michael Patrick King played a pivotal role in its development.
In terms of accolades, the series has amassed an impressive collection of awards, including seven Emmy Awards out of 54 nominations, eight Golden Globe Awards out of 24 nominations, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards out of 11 nominations. Time Magazine in 2007 and TV Guide in 2013 recognized it as one of the greatest television series of all time.
Who is Mr. Big/John James Preston?
John James Preston, portrayed by Chris Noth, was a fictional character in Sex and the City. As the primary love interest of the series' protagonist, Carrie Bradshaw, he is commonly referred to as "Mr. Big." While his full name is not disclosed until Sex and the City: The Movie, his last name remains undisclosed throughout the series until that point. The character's name is gradually unveiled prior to the final episode, with Carrie primarily addressing him as "Big."
Who is Chris Noth?
Christopher David Noth, born on November 13, 1954, is a distinguished American actor renowned for his notable television portrayals. He gained recognition for his portrayal of NYPD Detective Mike Logan on Law & Order from 1990 to 1995, as well as his portrayal of Big on Sex and the City from 1998 to 2004 and Peter Florrick on The Good Wife from 2009 to 2016.
Noth demonstrated his versatility by reprising his role as Mike Logan on Law & Order: Criminal Intent from 2005 to 2008 and returning as Big in the film adaptations Sex and the City (2008) and Sex and the City 2 (2010). His remarkable performances earned him a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television for his work in Sex and the City in 1999 and for The Good Wife in 2010.
Who is in the cast of Sex and the City?
The cast of Sex and the City is as follows:
Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw
Kim Cattrall as Samantha Jones
Kristin Davis as Charlotte York
Cynthia Nixon as Miranda Hobbes
David Eigenberg as Steve Brady
Chris Noth as Mr. Big
Willie Garson as Stanford Blatch
Kyle MacLachlan as Trey MacDougal
John Corbett as Aidan Shaw
Evan Handler as Harry Goldenblatt
Jason Lewis as Jerry 'Smith' Jerrod
Lynn Cohen as Magda
Mario Cantone as Anthony Marantino
James Remar as Richard Wright
Frances Sternhagen as Bunny MacDougal
Mikhail Baryshnikov as Aleksandr Petrovsky
Ron Livingston as Jack Berger
Sean Palmer as Marcus Adant
FAQs
A. Mr. B and Carrie encountered each other in the pilot episode, where an instantaneous attraction blossomed, propelling them into a captivating whirlwind romance.
A. In the inaugural episode of "And Just Like That," Mr. Big's character met an unfortunate fate as he succumbed to a heart attack while engaging in a Peloton ride, thus marking his untimely demise.
A. The net worth of Chris North is $16 million.
