Anthony Carrigan (actor)
An American actor who turned a rare condition into a superpower, stealing scenes as the cheerfully lethal NoHo Hank on HBO's 'Barry.'
Born 1983 (age 43)·American actor·Birthday: January 2·Millennials
Biography
Anthony Carrigan's path to acting was shaped early by alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition that caused him to lose all his hair, including eyebrows and eyelashes. Rather than seeing it as a limitation, he weaponized his distinctive look, specializing in memorable, often intimidating characters. After guest spots on shows like 'Gotham,' his career exploded with the role of NoHo Hank on Bill Hader's 'Barry.' As the optimistic, etiquette-obsessed Chechen mobster, Carrigan delivered a masterclass in comedic tension, earning three Emmy nominations for making a hitman hilariously endearing. His performance redefined him from a 'heavy' to a versatile character star, capable of blending menace with unexpected warmth. Carrigan has become an advocate for alopecia awareness, proving that what makes you different can become your greatest asset.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Anthony was born in 1983, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Anthony Was Born
The biggest hits of 1983
#1 Movie
Return of the Jedi
Best Picture
Terms of Endearment
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Anthony's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1983Born
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1988Started school
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1996Became a teenager
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
1999Could drive
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2001Could vote
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Turned 21
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2013Turned 30
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2023Turned 40
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 43 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Received three Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor for his role as NoHo Hank in 'Barry.'
- Played Victor Zsasz, a recurring villain, in the Fox television series 'Gotham.'
- Starred as the metahuman villain The Mist in the first season of 'The Flash' television series.
Did You Know?
He was diagnosed with alopecia areata at the age of three.
Carrigan is a classically trained stage actor and graduated from the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama.
He voiced a character in the popular video game 'Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.'
His father was a journalist for The Boston Globe.
“Alopecia has given me this incredible gift of being able to play these really interesting, off-the-wall characters.”
