Noah Dietrich was portrayed by actor John C. Reilly in the 2004 biographical drama film "The Aviator". Reilly's portrayal of Dietrich, the production manager and right-hand man to Howard Hughes, earned him critical acclaim and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
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