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
Gus Esmond
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Danny McGuire
A Star Is Born
Reporter (uncredited)
Adam's Rib
Charles Ford
I Shot Jesse James
Freddie Miller
Bundle of Joy
Masher on Street (uncredited)
The Set-Up
Jeff Brooks
Promises! Promises!
Harry Reeves, Bank Manager
Violent Saturday
Bob, Man at bar (as Tom Noonan)
Open Secret
Carl Frisbee
The Best Things in Life Are Free
Air Force Bomber Crewman (as Tom Noonan)
The Bamboo Blonde
Bank Teller (uncredited)
Trapped
Tommy
FBI Girl
Buzz
The Girl Most Likely
Eddie Jones
How To Be Very, Very Popular
Sad Sam Carney (as Tom Noonan)
I Cheated the Law
Tom
3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt
Noonan and Marshall
Starlift
Tommy Noonan / Japanese sailor
The Rookie
Bird-Dog Berrigan
Cottonpickin' Chickenpickers
Self (from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes [1953]) (archive footage)
Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend
Bedlam
Jonesy
The Truth About Murder
Lt. 'Ham' Hamilton (as Tom Noonan)
Jungle Patrol
Zang
Ding Dong Williams
Charlie Ford
The Return of Jesse James
Follow That Music
Bellboy (uncredited)
Born to Kill
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
A Likely Story
Cpl. Al O'Connor
The Ambassador's Daughter
Cab Driver (uncredited)
Criminal Court
Surgeon (as Tom Noonan)
Holiday Rhythm
Andy Rawlins
The Big Fix
Maxie
From This Day Forward
Doctor's Assistant
Beware of Redheads
Steer Delivery Boy
The Big Beef
Freddy
Swingin' Along
Elevator Operator
The Fabulous Joe
First Down-and-Outer at Cabaret (uncredited)
Riff-Raff
Counterman
Step by Step
Bonbon Vendor (Uncredited)
Crack-Up
Johnny Moko (uncredited)
Dick Tracy
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
42
Gender
Male
Birthday
1922-04-29
Place of Birth
Bellingham, Washington, USA
Also Known As
Tom Noonan