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Tommy Noonan | |
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.jpg) Noonan in Dick Tracy (1945) | |
| Born | Thomas Patrick Noone April 29, 1921 Bellingham, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | April 24, 1968 (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) |
Tommy Noonan (born Thomas Patrick 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).
- ^ Clarke, Joseph F. (1977). Pseudonyms. BCA. p. 123.[full citation needed]