TOMMY NOONAN

Tommy Noonan
Tommy Noonan
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: April 29, 1922
Deathday: April 24, 1968
Place of Birth: Bellingham, Washington, USA

Biography

Tommy Noonan (born Thomas Noone ( April 29, 1921 – April 24, 1968) was a comedy genre film performer, screenwriter and producer. He acted in a 65 projects including high-profile films as well as B movies from the 1940s through the 1960s and he made several tv appearances also; he is best known for his supporting performances as Gus Esmond, wealthy fiancé of Lorelei Lee (Marilyn Monroe), in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), and as musician Danny McGuire in A Star Is Born (1954). In addition to starring alongside Marilyn Monroe, Noonan is also noted for having played love interests to Jayne Mansfield in Promises..... Promises! (1963) and Mamie Van Doren in 3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt (Which he also directed) (1964), making him the only actor to play love interests to the 3 former who were dubbed the 3 Ms of Golden Age Hollywood.

Notable work

Filmography

Starring

Self (from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes [1953]) (archive footage)
Bird-Dog Berrigan
1966·
Batman
Jolly Jackson
George Randolph
Johnny Clark
Jeff Brooks
Freddy
Self
Tommy Noonan / Japanese sailor
Cpl. Al O'Connor
Freddie Miller
Jim Hayes
Harry Reeves, Bank Manager
Danny McGuire
Gus Esmond
1951·
Starlift
Noonan and Marshall
1951·
FBI Girl
Tommy
Surgeon (as Tom Noonan)
Charlie Ford
Sad Sam Carney (as Tom Noonan)
1949·
Trapped
Bank Teller (uncredited)
Masher on Street (uncredited)
Charles Ford
Reporter (uncredited)
Lt. 'Ham' Hamilton (as Tom Noonan)
Bob, Man at bar (as Tom Noonan)
1947·
Riff-Raff
First Down-and-Outer at Cabaret (uncredited)
Elevator Operator
Andy Rawlins
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Bellboy (uncredited)
1946·
Crack-Up
Bonbon Vendor (Uncredited)
Counterman
Cab Driver (uncredited)
1946·
Bedlam
Air Force Bomber Crewman (as Tom Noonan)
Johnny Moko (uncredited)
Steer Delivery Boy
Doctor's Assistant

Production

Writer, Producer, Director
Screenplay, Producer
Writer