Tommy Noonan
American actor, screenwriter and producer (1921–1968) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Tommy Noonan (born Thomas Noone;[1] April 29, 1921 – April 24, 1968) was a comedy genre film performer, screenwriter and producer. He acted in a number of high-profile films as well as B movies from the 1940s through the 1960s; 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).
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Born | Thomas Noone (1921-04-29)April 29, 1921 Bellingham, Washington, U.S. |
Died | April 24, 1968(1968-04-24) (aged 46) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Resting place | San Fernando Mission Cemetery |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1934–1967 |
Spouses | Lucile Barnes
(m. 1947; div. 1952)Carole Langley (m. 1952) |
Children | 6 |
Relatives | John Ireland (half-brother) |
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