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Tommy Noonan

Apr 29, 1922 - Apr 24, 1968 (45 years old) in 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.

Known For

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My Three Sons
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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
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Batman
Jolly Jackson
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The George Gobel Show
Self
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The Millionaire
Jim Hayes
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Valentine's Day
George Randolph
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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Gus Esmond
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Trapped
Bank Teller (uncredited)
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Adam's Rib
Reporter (uncredited)
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Bedlam

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