Tommy Noonan
Born
April 29, 1922
Died
April 24, 1968 (45 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Bellingham, Washington, USA
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.
Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend
Self (from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes [1953]) (archive footage)
1986
Cottonpickin' Chickenpickers
Bird-Dog Berrigan
1967
Batman
Jolly Jackson · (1 episode)
1966
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Johnny Clark · (1 episode)
1964
Valentine's Day
George Randolph · (1 episode)
1964
3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt
Tom
1964
Promises! Promises!
Jeff Brooks
1963
Swingin' Along
Freddy
1961
My Three Sons
(1 episode)
1960
The Rookie
Tommy Noonan / Japanese sailor
1959
The Big Party
Self · (1 episode)
1959
The Girl Most Likely
Buzz
1958
Bundle of Joy
Freddie Miller
1956
The Best Things in Life Are Free
Carl Frisbee
1956
The Ambassador's Daughter
Cpl. Al O'Connor
1956
Hollywood Preview
Self · (1 episode)
1955
How To Be Very, Very Popular
Eddie Jones
1955
Violent Saturday
Harry Reeves, Bank Manager
1955
The Millionaire
Jim Hayes · (1 episode)
1955
The George Gobel Show
Self · (1 episode)
1954
A Star Is Born
Danny McGuire
1954
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Gus Esmond
1953
Starlift
Noonan and Marshall
1951
FBI Girl
Tommy
1951
Holiday Rhythm
Surgeon (as Tom Noonan)
1950
The Return of Jesse James
Charlie Ford
1950
Adam's Rib
Reporter (uncredited)
1949
Trapped
Bank Teller (uncredited)
1949
The Set-Up
Masher on Street (uncredited)
1949
I Cheated the Law
Sad Sam Carney (as Tom Noonan)
1949
I Shot Jesse James
Charles Ford
1949
Jungle Patrol
Lt. 'Ham' Hamilton (as Tom Noonan)
1948
Open Secret
Bob, Man at bar (as Tom Noonan)
1948
The Fabulous Joe
Elevator Operator
1947
Riff-Raff
First Down-and-Outer at Cabaret (uncredited)
1947
Born to Kill
Bellboy (uncredited)
1947
The Big Fix
Andy Rawlins
1947
A Likely Story
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
1947
Follow That Music
1947
Criminal Court
Cab Driver (uncredited)
1946
Crack-Up
Bonbon Vendor (Uncredited)
1946
Step by Step
Counterman
1946
The Bamboo Blonde
Air Force Bomber Crewman (as Tom Noonan)
1946
Bedlam
1946
Ding Dong Williams
Zang
1946
The Truth About Murder
Jonesy
1946
From This Day Forward
Maxie
1946
Dick Tracy
Johnny Moko (uncredited)
1945
The Big Beef
Steer Delivery Boy
1945
Beware of Redheads
Doctor's Assistant
1945