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Tommy Noonan

Bio: 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)
Born: Sat, Apr 29 1922
Birthplace: Bellingham, Washington, USA

Death: Wed, Apr 24 1968
Tommy Noonan is 45 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend
Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend
Tommy Noonan would have been no older than 45 in Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend as 'Self (from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes [1953]) (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 19 1986
Poster of Cottonpickin' Chickenpickers
Cottonpickin' Chickenpickers
Tommy Noonan was 44 in Cottonpickin' Chickenpickers as 'Bird-Dog Berrigan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of 3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt
3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt
Tommy Noonan was 42 in 3 Nuts in Search of a Bolt as 'Tom'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 29 1964
Poster of Promises! Promises!
Promises! Promises!
Tommy Noonan was 41 in Promises! Promises! as 'Jeff Brooks'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 01 1963
Poster of Swingin' Along
Swingin' Along
Tommy Noonan was 38 in Swingin' Along as 'Freddy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 16 1961
Poster of The Rookie
The Rookie
Tommy Noonan was 37 in The Rookie as 'Tommy Noonan / Japanese sailor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1959
Poster of The Girl Most Likely
The Girl Most Likely
Tommy Noonan was 35 in The Girl Most Likely as 'Buzz'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 05 1958
Poster of Bundle of Joy
Bundle of Joy
Tommy Noonan was 34 in Bundle of Joy as 'Freddie Miller'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 12 1956
Poster of The Best Things in Life Are Free
The Best Things in Life Are Free
Tommy Noonan was 34 in The Best Things in Life Are Free as 'Carl Frisbee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1956
Poster of The Ambassador's Daughter
The Ambassador's Daughter
Tommy Noonan was 34 in The Ambassador's Daughter as 'Cpl. Al O'Connor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 26 1956
Poster of How To Be Very, Very Popular
How To Be Very, Very Popular
Tommy Noonan was 33 in How To Be Very, Very Popular as 'Eddie Jones'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 1955
Poster of Violent Saturday
Violent Saturday
Tommy Noonan was 32 in Violent Saturday as 'Harry Reeves, Bank Manager'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1955
Poster of A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
Tommy Noonan was 32 in A Star Is Born as 'Danny McGuire'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1954
Poster of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Tommy Noonan was 31 in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes as 'Gus Esmond'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 14 1953
Poster of Starlift
Starlift
Tommy Noonan was 29 in Starlift as 'Noonan and Marshall'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1951
Poster of FBI Girl
FBI Girl
Tommy Noonan was 29 in FBI Girl as 'Tommy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 04 1951
Poster of Holiday Rhythm
Holiday Rhythm
Tommy Noonan was 28 in Holiday Rhythm as 'Surgeon (as Tom Noonan)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 30 1950
Poster of The Return of Jesse James
The Return of Jesse James
Tommy Noonan was 28 in The Return of Jesse James as 'Charlie Ford'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1950
Poster of Adam's Rib
Adam's Rib
Tommy Noonan was 27 in Adam's Rib as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1949
Poster of Trapped
Trapped
Tommy Noonan was 27 in Trapped as 'Bank Teller (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 27 1949
Poster of The Set-Up
The Set-Up
Tommy Noonan was 26 in The Set-Up as 'Masher on Street (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 29 1949
Poster of I Cheated the Law
I Cheated the Law
Tommy Noonan was 26 in I Cheated the Law as 'Sad Sam Carney (as Tom Noonan)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 1949
Poster of I Shot Jesse James
I Shot Jesse James
Tommy Noonan was 26 in I Shot Jesse James as 'Charles Ford'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 26 1949
Poster of Jungle Patrol
Jungle Patrol
Tommy Noonan was 26 in Jungle Patrol as 'Lt. 'Ham' Hamilton (as Tom Noonan)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1948
Poster of Open Secret
Open Secret
Tommy Noonan was 25 in Open Secret as 'Bob, Man at bar (as Tom Noonan)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 14 1948
Poster of The Fabulous Joe
The Fabulous Joe
Tommy Noonan was 25 in The Fabulous Joe as 'Elevator Operator'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 28 1947
Poster of Riff-Raff
Riff-Raff
Tommy Noonan was 25 in Riff-Raff as 'First Down-and-Outer at Cabaret (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 28 1947
Poster of Born to Kill
Born to Kill
Tommy Noonan was 25 in Born to Kill as 'Bellboy (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 30 1947
Poster of The Big Fix
The Big Fix
Tommy Noonan was 24 in The Big Fix as 'Andy Rawlins'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 19 1947
Poster of A Likely Story
A Likely Story
Tommy Noonan was 24 in A Likely Story as 'Taxi Driver (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 18 1947
Poster of Follow That Music
Follow That Music
Tommy Noonan was 24 in Follow That Music
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1947
Poster of Criminal Court
Criminal Court
Tommy Noonan was 24 in Criminal Court as 'Cab Driver (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 1946
Poster of Crack-Up
Crack-Up
Tommy Noonan was 24 in Crack-Up as 'Bonbon Vendor (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 1946
Poster of Step by Step
Step by Step
Tommy Noonan was 24 in Step by Step as 'Counterman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1946
Poster of The Bamboo Blonde
The Bamboo Blonde
Tommy Noonan was 24 in The Bamboo Blonde as 'Air Force Bomber Crewman (as Tom Noonan)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 15 1946
Poster of Bedlam
Bedlam
Tommy Noonan was 24 in Bedlam
Movie Released: Fri, May 10 1946
Poster of Ding Dong Williams
Ding Dong Williams
Tommy Noonan was 23 in Ding Dong Williams as 'Zang'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 15 1946
Poster of The Truth About Murder
The Truth About Murder
Tommy Noonan was 23 in The Truth About Murder as 'Jonesy'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1946
Poster of From This Day Forward
From This Day Forward
Tommy Noonan was 23 in From This Day Forward as 'Maxie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 02 1946
Poster of Dick Tracy
Dick Tracy
Tommy Noonan was 23 in Dick Tracy as 'Johnny Moko (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1945
Poster of The Big Beef
The Big Beef
Tommy Noonan was 23 in The Big Beef as 'Steer Delivery Boy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 1945
Poster of Beware of Redheads
Beware of Redheads
Tommy Noonan was 23 in Beware of Redheads as 'Doctor's Assistant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 1945

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Batman
Batman
Tommy Noonan was 43+ in Batman as 'Jolly Jackson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 12 1966
Poster of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Tommy Noonan was 42+ in Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 25 1964
Poster of Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day
Tommy Noonan was 42+ in Valentine's Day as 'George Randolph'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1964
Poster of My Three Sons
My Three Sons
Tommy Noonan was 38+ in My Three Sons
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 29 1960
Poster of The Big Party
The Big Party
Tommy Noonan was 37+ in The Big Party as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 08 1959
Poster of Hollywood Preview
Hollywood Preview
Tommy Noonan was 33+ in Hollywood Preview as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 1955
Poster of The Millionaire
The Millionaire
Tommy Noonan was 32+ in The Millionaire as 'Jim Hayes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 19 1955