Tommy Noonan
Known for: 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.
Filmography
Series
The Red Skelton Show
1951
Series
Batman
Jolly Jackson
1966
Series
My Three Sons
1960
Series
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Johnny Clark
1964
Series
The Millionaire
Jim Hayes
1955
The George Gobel Show
Self
1954
Film
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Gus Esmond Jr.
1953
Series
Valentine's Day
George Randolph
1964
Film
A Star Is Born
Danny McGuire
1954
Film
Adam's Rib
Reporter (uncredited)
1949
The Big Party
Self
1959
Film
The Set-Up
Masher on Street (uncredited)
1949
Film
Riff-Raff
First Down-and-Outer at Cabaret (uncredited)
1947
Hollywood Preview
Self
1955
Film
Dick Tracy
Johnny Moko (uncredited)
1945
Film
Violent Saturday
Harry Reeves, Bank Manager
1955
Film
Bedlam
1st Stonemason (uncredited)
1946
Film
From This Day Forward
Maxie
1946
Film
How to Be Very, Very Popular
Eddie Jones
1955
Film
Step by Step
Counterman
1946
Film
Crack-Up
Bonbon Vendor (Uncredited)
1946
Film
Bundle of Joy
Freddie Miller
1956
Film
I Cheated the Law
Sad Sam Carney (as Tom Noonan)
1949
Film
I Shot Jesse James
Charles Ford
1949
Film
Promises! Promises!
Jeff Brooks
1963
Film
FBI Girl
Tommy
1951
Film
A Likely Story
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
1947
Film
Trapped
Bank Teller (uncredited)
1949
Film
Born to Kill
Bellboy (uncredited)
1947
Film
Starlift
Noonan and Marshall
1951
Film
The Bamboo Blonde
Air Force Bomber Crewman (as Tom Noonan)
1946
Film
The Truth About Murder
Jonesy
1946
Film
The Return of Jesse James
Charlie Ford
1950
Film
The Ambassador's Daughter
Cpl. Al O'Connor
1956
Film
The Best Things in Life Are Free
Carl Frisbee
1956
Film
The Fabulous Joe
Elevator Operator
1947
Film
Criminal Court
Cab Driver (uncredited)
1946
Film
Ding Dong Williams
Zang
1946
Film
The Girl Most Likely
Buzz
1958
Film
3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt
Tom
1964
Film
The Big Beef
Steer Delivery Boy
1945
Film
Open Secret
Bob, Man at bar (as Tom Noonan)
1948
Film
The Rookie
Tommy Noonan / Japanese sailor
1959
Film
Holiday Rhythm
Surgeon (as Tom Noonan)
1950
What, No Cigarettes
Cigarette Vendor
1945
Film
Jungle Patrol
Lt. 'Ham' Hamilton (as Tom Noonan)
1948
Film
Swingin' Along
Freddy
1961
Film
Cottonpickin' Chickenpickers
Bird-Dog Berrigan
1967
Film
The Big Fix
Andy Rawlins
1947
Follow That Music
1947
Film
Beware of Redheads
Doctor's Assistant
1945