Tommy Noonan
Tommy Noonan (born Thomas Noone ( April 29, 1921 โ 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 fiancรฉ 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
Credits
- 1986 ยทMarilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legendas Self (from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes [1953]) (archive footage)
- 1967 ยทCottonpickin' Chickenpickersas Bird-Dog Berrigan
- 1966 ยทBatmanas Jolly Jackson
- 1964 ยทGomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.as
- 1964 ยทValentine's Dayas George Randolph
- 1964 ยท3 Nuts in Search of a Boltas Tom
- 1963 ยทPromises! Promises!as Jeff Brooks
- 1961 ยทSwingin' Alongas Freddy
- 1960 ยทMy Three Sonsas
- 1959 ยทThe Rookieas Tommy Noonan / Japanese sailor
- 1959 ยทThe Big Partyas Self
- 1958 ยทThe Girl Most Likelyas Buzz
- 1956 ยทBundle of Joyas Freddie Miller
- 1956 ยทThe Best Things in Life Are Freeas Carl Frisbee
- 1956 ยทThe Ambassador's Daughteras Cpl. Al O'Connor
- 1955 ยทHollywood Previewas Self
- 1955 ยทHow To Be Very, Very Popularas Eddie Jones
- 1955 ยทViolent Saturdayas Harry Reeves, Bank Manager
- 1955 ยทThe Millionaireas Jim Hayes
- 1954 ยทA Star Is Bornas Danny McGuire
- 1953 ยทGentlemen Prefer Blondesas Gus Esmond
- 1951 ยทStarliftas Noonan and Marshall
- 1951 ยทFBI Girlas Tommy
- 1950 ยทHoliday Rhythmas Surgeon (as Tom Noonan)
- 1950 ยทThe Return of Jesse Jamesas Charlie Ford
- 1949 ยทAdam's Ribas Reporter (uncredited)
- 1949 ยทTrappedas Bank Teller (uncredited)
- 1949 ยทThe Set-Upas Masher on Street (uncredited)
- 1949 ยทI Cheated the Lawas Sad Sam Carney (as Tom Noonan)
- 1949 ยทI Shot Jesse Jamesas Charles Ford
- 1948 ยทJungle Patrolas Lt. 'Ham' Hamilton (as Tom Noonan)
- 1948 ยทOpen Secretas Bob, Man at bar (as Tom Noonan)
- 1947 ยทThe Fabulous Joeas Elevator Operator
- 1947 ยทRiff-Raffas First Down-and-Outer at Cabaret (uncredited)
- 1947 ยทBorn to Killas Bellboy (uncredited)
- 1947 ยทThe Big Fixas Andy Rawlins
- 1947 ยทA Likely Storyas Taxi Driver (uncredited)
- 1947 ยทFollow That Musicas
- 1946 ยทCriminal Courtas Cab Driver (uncredited)
- 1946 ยทCrack-Upas Bonbon Vendor (Uncredited)
- 1946 ยทStep by Stepas Counterman
- 1946 ยทThe Bamboo Blondeas Air Force Bomber Crewman (as Tom Noonan)
- 1946 ยทBedlamas
- 1946 ยทDing Dong Williamsas Zang
- 1946 ยทThe Truth About Murderas Jonesy
- 1946 ยทFrom This Day Forwardas Maxie
- 1945 ยทDick Tracyas Johnny Moko (uncredited)
- 1945 ยทThe Big Beefas Steer Delivery Boy
- 1945 ยทBeware of Redheadsas Doctor's Assistant