Tommy Noonan

Tommy Noonan
Noonan in Dick Tracy (1945)
Born
Thomas Patrick Noone

(1921-04-29)April 29, 1921
DiedApril 24, 1968(1968-04-24) (aged 46)
Resting placeSan Fernando Mission Cemetery
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian
Years active1934–1967
Spouses
Lucile Barnes
(m. 1947; div. 1952)
    Carole Langley
    (m. 1952)
    Children6
    RelativesJohn Ireland (half-brother)

    Tommy Noonan (born Thomas Patrick Noone; April 29, 1921 – April 24, 1968) was an actor, comedian, 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).