Tommy Noonan
Acting
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
Acting51
movieCottonpickin' Chickenpickers
1967
Bird-Dog Berrigan
tvBatman
1966
Jolly Jackson
tvGomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
1964
Johnny Clark
tvValentine's Day
1964
George Randolph
moviePromises! Promises!
1963
Jeff Brooks
movieSwingin' Along
1961
Freddy
movieThe Rookie
1959
Tommy Noonan / Japanese sailor
movieBundle of Joy
1956
Freddie Miller
movieThe Best Things in Life Are Free
1956
Carl Frisbee
movieThe Ambassador's Daughter
1956
Cpl. Al O'Connor
movieHow to Be Very, Very Popular
1955
Eddie Jones
movieViolent Saturday
1955
Harry Reeves, Bank Manager
tvThe Millionaire
1955
Jim Hayes
movieA Star Is Born
1954
Danny McGuire
movieGentlemen Prefer Blondes
1953
Gus Esmond Jr.
movieStarlift
1951
Noonan and Marshall
movieFBI Girl
1951
Tommy
movieHoliday Rhythm
1950
Surgeon (as Tom Noonan)
movieThe Return of Jesse James
1950
Charlie Ford
movieAdam's Rib
1949
Reporter (uncredited)
movieTrapped
1949
Bank Teller (uncredited)
movieThe Set-Up
1949
Masher on Street (uncredited)
movieI Cheated the Law
1949
Sad Sam Carney (as Tom Noonan)
movieI Shot Jesse James
1949
Charles Ford
movieJungle Patrol
1948
Lt. 'Ham' Hamilton (as Tom Noonan)
movieOpen Secret
1948
Bob, Man at bar (as Tom Noonan)
movieThe Fabulous Joe
1947
Elevator Operator
movieRiff-Raff
1947
First Down-and-Outer at Cabaret (uncredited)
movieBorn to Kill
1947
Bellboy (uncredited)
movieThe Big Fix
1947
Andy Rawlins
movieA Likely Story
1947
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
movieCriminal Court
1946
Cab Driver (uncredited)
movieCrack-Up
1946
Bonbon Vendor (Uncredited)
movieStep by Step
1946
Counterman
movieThe Bamboo Blonde
1946
Air Force Bomber Crewman (as Tom Noonan)
movieBedlam
1946
1st Stonemason (uncredited)
movieDick Tracy
1945
Johnny Moko (uncredited)
movieThe Big Beef
1945
Steer Delivery Boy
movieBeware of Redheads
1945
Doctor's Assistant
What, No Cigarettes
1945
Cigarette Vendor
Writing3
moviePromises! Promises!
1963
Screenplay
movieThe Rookie
1959
Writer
Production2
moviePromises! Promises!
1963
Producer