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Tommy Noonan

Tommy Noonan

Actor · 1922–1968 · Bellingham, Washington, USA

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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.

Acted in 46

1960s

  1. 1967

    Cottonpickin' Chickenpickers

    Bird-Dog Berrigan

  2. 1966

    Batman

    Jolly Jackson · 1 episode

    74
  3. 1964

    Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.

    Johnny Clark · 1 episode

    70

  4. Valentine's Day

    George Randolph · 1 episode

  5. 3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt

    Tom

  6. 1963

    Promises! Promises!

    Jeff Brooks

  7. 1961

    Swingin' Along

    Freddy

  8. 1960

    My Three Sons

    TV · 12 Seasons · Comedy · Family

    70

1950s

  1. 1959

    The Rookie

    Tommy Noonan / Japanese sailor

  2. 1958

    The Girl Most Likely

    Buzz

  3. 1956

    Bundle of Joy

    Freddie Miller

  4. The Best Things in Life Are Free

    Carl Frisbee

  5. The Ambassador's Daughter

    Cpl. Al O'Connor

  6. 1955

    How to Be Very, Very Popular

    Eddie Jones

  7. Violent Saturday

    Harry Reeves, Bank Manager

  8. The Millionaire

    Jim Hayes · 1 episode

  9. 1954

    A Star Is Born

    Danny McGuire

    82
  10. 1953

    Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

    Gus Esmond Jr.

    76
  11. 1951

    Starlift

    Noonan and Marshall

  12. FBI Girl

    Tommy

  13. The Red Skelton Show

    TV · 20 Seasons · Comedy · Talk

    79
  14. 1950

    Holiday Rhythm

    Surgeon (as Tom Noonan)

  15. The Return of Jesse James

    Charlie Ford

1940s

  1. 1949

    Adam's Rib

    Reporter (uncredited)

    81

  2. Trapped

    Bank Teller (uncredited)

    63

  3. The Set-Up

    Masher on Street (uncredited)

    79

  4. I Cheated the Law

    Sad Sam Carney (as Tom Noonan)

  5. I Shot Jesse James

    Charles Ford

    69
  6. 1948

    Jungle Patrol

    Lt. 'Ham' Hamilton (as Tom Noonan)

  7. Open Secret

    Bob, Man at bar (as Tom Noonan)

  8. 1947

    The Fabulous Joe

    Elevator Operator

  9. Riff-Raff

    First Down-and-Outer at Cabaret (uncredited)

    66

  10. Born to Kill

    Bellboy (uncredited)

  11. The Big Fix

    Andy Rawlins

  12. A Likely Story

    Taxi Driver (uncredited)

  13. 1946

    Criminal Court

    Cab Driver (uncredited)

  14. Crack-Up

    Bonbon Vendor (Uncredited)

  15. Step by Step

    Counterman

  16. The Bamboo Blonde

    Air Force Bomber Crewman (as Tom Noonan)

  17. Bedlam

    1st Stonemason (uncredited)

  18. Ding Dong Williams

    Zang

  19. The Truth About Murder

    Jonesy

  20. From This Day Forward

    Maxie

  21. 1945

    Dick Tracy

    Johnny Moko (uncredited)

    57

  22. The Big Beef

    Steer Delivery Boy

  23. Beware of Redheads

    Doctor's Assistant

Wrote 3

1960s

  1. 1964

    3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt

    Writer

  2. 1963

    Promises! Promises!

    Screenplay

1950s

  1. 1959

    The Rookie

    Writer

Produced 2

1960s

  1. 1964

    3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt

    Producer

  2. 1963

    Promises! Promises!

    Producer

Directed 1

1960s

  1. 1964

    3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt

    Director