Tommy Noonan
Known for Acting · 51 credits
- Born
- 1922-04-29
- Died
- 1968-04-24
- Place of birth
- Bellingham, Washington, USA
- Also known as
- Tom Noonan · Noonan and Marshall · Thomas Noone
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.
Known For
TV Shows (9)
The Red Skelton Show
1951
My Three Sons
1960
Batman
1966
as Jolly Jackson
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
1964
as Johnny Clark
The Millionaire
1955
as Jim Hayes
The George Gobel Show
1954
as Self
The Big Party
1959
as Self
Valentine's Day
1964
as George Randolph
Hollywood Preview
1955
as Self
Movies (42)
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
1953
as Gus Esmond Jr.
A Star Is Born
1954
as Danny McGuire
Dick Tracy
1945
as Johnny Moko (uncredited)
Adam's Rib
1949
as Reporter (uncredited)
Riff-Raff
1947
as First Down-and-Outer at Cabaret (uncredited)
Bedlam
1946
as 1st Stonemason (uncredited)
Violent Saturday
1955
as Harry Reeves, Bank Manager
The Bamboo Blonde
1946
as Air Force Bomber Crewman (as Tom Noonan)
Bundle of Joy
1956
as Freddie Miller
The Set-Up
1949
as Masher on Street (uncredited)
I Shot Jesse James
1949
as Charles Ford
I Cheated the Law
1949
as Sad Sam Carney (as Tom Noonan)
From This Day Forward
1946
as Maxie
Born to Kill
1947
as Bellboy (uncredited)
Ding Dong Williams
1946
as Zang
The Big Beef
1945
as Steer Delivery Boy
Step by Step
1946
as Counterman
The Ambassador's Daughter
1956
as Cpl. Al O'Connor
The Girl Most Likely
1958
as Buzz
Criminal Court
1946
as Cab Driver (uncredited)
How to Be Very, Very Popular
1955
as Eddie Jones
The Best Things in Life Are Free
1956
as Carl Frisbee
Crack-Up
1946
as Bonbon Vendor (Uncredited)
FBI Girl
1951
as Tommy
Open Secret
1948
as Bob, Man at bar (as Tom Noonan)
Promises! Promises!
1963
as Jeff Brooks
The Return of Jesse James
1950
as Charlie Ford
Trapped
1949
as Bank Teller (uncredited)
The Truth About Murder
1946
as Jonesy
What, No Cigarettes
1945
as Cigarette Vendor
Swingin' Along
1961
as Freddy
The Rookie
1959
as Tommy Noonan / Japanese sailor
Jungle Patrol
1948
as Lt. 'Ham' Hamilton (as Tom Noonan)
Starlift
1951
as Noonan and Marshall
3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt
1964
as Tom
A Likely Story
1947
as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
The Fabulous Joe
1947
as Elevator Operator
Beware of Redheads
1945
as Doctor's Assistant
Follow That Music
1947
Holiday Rhythm
1950
as Surgeon (as Tom Noonan)
The Big Fix
1947
as Andy Rawlins
Cottonpickin' Chickenpickers
1967
as Bird-Dog Berrigan
About Tommy Noonan
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 no… With 51 credits spanning from 1945 to 1967, Tommy Noonan has appeared in 42 films and 9 TV shows.
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Most Popular Tommy Noonan Movies
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) — as Gus Esmond Jr.
- A Star Is Born (1954) — as Danny McGuire
- Dick Tracy (1945) — as Johnny Moko (uncredited)
- Adam's Rib (1949) — as Reporter (uncredited)
- Riff-Raff (1947) — as First Down-and-Outer at Cabaret (uncredited)
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