Meet James Noble
Author and Spinner of Yarns
James Noble has been penning stories since childhood. In grade school, he composed an array of screenplays and made them into Super 8 movies. In 6th grade, he wrote an entire play and performed it in front of his school.
A few years later, he began a storied career in advertising—writing thousands of television commercials, ads, radio spots, and digital content. During that time, he traveled the world several times over, won just about every national and international award there is, and was an Emmy finalist. He also had the honor of working with Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, George Lucas, and Steve Jobs.
Now, he is realizing his dream of writing novels and is currently working on his sixth book. In his spare time, he has personally delivered over 3,700 Meals on Wheels to senior citizens and drives a van twice a day taking the homeless to a shelter where they can find dignity. He lives in Texas with his wife, Cheryl.
Career
A Career Built on Ideas
Before focusing primarily on writing, James Noble spent many years in the advertising world working as a copywriter and creative director at some of the industry’s most respected agencies.
Agencies:
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Chiat/Day
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BBDO
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Young & Rubicam
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Leo Burnett
Clients:
Apple
American Airlines
Cisco
Dell
McDonald’s
Kia
Disney
Goodyear
Owens Corning
Oakland Raiders
Molson
Beringer Wines
Dreyer’s Ice Cream
Awards and Recognition
Throughout his career in advertising, Noble’s work has been recognized by many of the most respected organizations in the industry.
Emmy Award Finalist
The One Show (Gold and Silver)
Art Directors Club Awards (Gold and Silver)
British Design & Art Direction Awards (Gold and Silver)
Cannes Lions (Gold and Silver)
OBIE Awards (Gold and Silver)
San Francisco Advertising Awards (Gold and Silver)
Collaborations and Creative Work
Over the years, Noble has collaborated on projects connected to companies owned by Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, and George Lucas.
He has also worked alongside a variety of performers and creatives, including:
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Ellen DeGeneres
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James Remar
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Tobey Maguire
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Sam Raimi
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Kirstie Alley
These collaborations spanned commercial production, creative campaigns, and entertainment-related projects.
Writing Beyond Advertising
Today, Noble’s creative focus is on storytelling and writing.
His work explores a wide range of themes, including:
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the contradictions of adulthood
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human psychology and behavior
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creativity and imagination
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the humor hidden inside uncomfortable truths
His writing moves across genres — from reflective essays and personal storytelling to darker fiction and experimental ideas.
Selected Campaigns
Work He’s Most Proud Of
Among the many projects developed during his advertising career, Noble is especially proud of two campaigns in particular.
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Cisco – Around the World Campaign
A series of commercials exploring global connectivity and the ways technology brings people together across cultures and borders.
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Alcatraz – Tourist Destination Campaign
Creative work promoting the historic Alcatraz destination and its cultural significance as one of San Francisco’s most iconic landmarks.
