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Tommy Noonan

Bellingham, Washington, USA

Born: 1922-04-29Died: 1968-04-24

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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.
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Credits

Gentlemen Prefer BlondesGus Esmond1953-07-14
A Star Is BornDanny McGuire1954-10-01
Adam's RibReporter (uncredited)1949-11-18
I Shot Jesse JamesCharles Ford1949-02-26
Bundle of JoyFreddie Miller1956-12-12
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