Tommy Noonan

Tommy Noonan

  • Birthday: 4/29/1922
  • Deathday: 4/24/1968
  • Place of birth: Bellingham, Washington, USA
  • Fame for: Acting
  • Also known as: Tom Noonan, Noonan and Marshall , Thomas Noone

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.

Filmography

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Release date: 7/14/1953

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Role(s): Gus Esmond

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A Star Is Born
Release date: 10/1/1954

A Star Is Born

Role(s): Danny McGuire

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Adam's Rib
Release date: 11/18/1949

Adam's Rib

Role(s): Reporter (uncredited)

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I Shot Jesse James
Release date: 2/26/1949

I Shot Jesse James

Role(s): Charles Ford

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Bundle of Joy
Release date: 12/12/1956

Bundle of Joy

Role(s): Freddie Miller

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