Tommy Noonan
Tommy Noonan
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
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
56
Gender
Male
Birthday
1922-04-29 (103 years old)
Place of Birth
Bellingham, Washington, USA
Acting

1986

Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend as Self (from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes [1953]) (archive footage)

1967

Cottonpickin' Chickenpickers as Bird-Dog Berrigan

1966

Batman as Jolly Jackson

1964

Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. as Johnny Clark

1964

Valentine's Day as George Randolph

1963

Promises! Promises! as Jeff Brooks

1961

Swingin' Along as Freddy

1960

My Three Sons as Not available

1959

The Big Party as Self

1959

The Rookie as Tommy Noonan / Japanese sailor

1956

Bundle of Joy as Freddie Miller

1956

The Ambassador's Daughter as Cpl. Al O'Connor

1955

The Millionaire as Jim Hayes

1955

Violent Saturday as Harry Reeves, Bank Manager

1955

Hollywood Preview as Self

1955

How To Be Very, Very Popular as Eddie Jones

1954

A Star Is Born as Danny McGuire

1953

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes as Gus Esmond

1951

FBI Girl as Tommy

1951

Starlift as Noonan and Marshall

1950

The Return of Jesse James as Charlie Ford

1950

Holiday Rhythm as Surgeon (as Tom Noonan)

1949

Trapped as Bank Teller (uncredited)

1949

The Set-Up as Masher on Street (uncredited)

1949

Adam's Rib as Reporter (uncredited)

1949

I Shot Jesse James as Charles Ford

1949

I Cheated the Law as Sad Sam Carney (as Tom Noonan)

1948

Jungle Patrol as Lt. 'Ham' Hamilton (as Tom Noonan)

1948

Open Secret as Bob, Man at bar (as Tom Noonan)

1947

Born to Kill as Bellboy (uncredited)

1947

Riff-Raff as First Down-and-Outer at Cabaret (uncredited)

1947

The Fabulous Joe as Elevator Operator

1947

A Likely Story as Taxi Driver (uncredited)

1947

The Big Fix as Andy Rawlins

1947

Follow That Music as Not available

1946

Bedlam as Not available

1946

Crack-Up as Bonbon Vendor (Uncredited)

1946

From This Day Forward as Maxie

1946

The Truth About Murder as Jonesy

1946

Step by Step as Counterman

1946

Criminal Court as Cab Driver (uncredited)

1946

The Bamboo Blonde as Air Force Bomber Crewman (as Tom Noonan)

1946

Ding Dong Williams as Zang

1945

Dick Tracy as Johnny Moko (uncredited)

1945

Beware of Redheads as Doctor's Assistant

1945

The Big Beef as Steer Delivery Boy
Crew

1963

Promises! Promises! Producer

1963

Promises! Promises! Screenplay

1959

The Rookie Writer