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Tommy Noonan

Tommy Noonan

Director & actor · born 29 April 1922 · Bellingham, Washington, USA

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.

Where to start: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953).

As director 1

As actor 41

TV shows 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Tommy Noonan movie?

By viewer score, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) at 7.3/10.

What are Tommy Noonan’s most popular movies?

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Adam's Rib, A Star Is Born.

How many movies has Tommy Noonan made?

42 films on TMDB, 1 as director, 41 as actor.

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