Deceased
How Did Tommy Noonan Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 45Tommy Noonan was an American 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, in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), and as musician Danny McGuire in A Star Is Born (1954).
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| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Cottonpickin' ChickenpickersMovie | Bird-Dog Berrigan | 45 |
| 1966 | BatmanSeries | Jolly Jackson | 44 |
| 1964 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.Series | Johnny Clark | 42 |
| 1964 | Valentine's DaySeries | George Randolph | 42 |
| 1964 | 3 Nuts in Search of a BoltMovie | Tom | 42 |
| 1963 | Promises! Promises!Movie | Jeff Brooks | 41 |
| 1961 | Swingin' AlongMovie | Freddy | 39 |
| 1960 | My Three SonsSeries | — | 38 |
| 1959 | The Big PartySeries | Self | 37 |
| 1958 | The Girl Most LikelyMovie | Buzz | 36 |
| 1956 | Bundle of JoyMovie | Freddie Miller | 34 |
| 1956 | The Best Things in Life Are FreeMovie | Carl Frisbee | 34 |
| 1955 | The MillionaireSeries | Jim Hayes | 33 |
| 1955 | Violent SaturdayMovie | Harry Reeves, Bank Manager | 33 |
| 1955 | How to Be Very, Very PopularMovie | Eddie Jones | 33 |
| 1955 | Hollywood PreviewSeries | Self | 33 |
| 1954 | A Star Is BornMovie | Danny McGuire | 32 |
| 1954 | The George Gobel ShowSeries | Self | 32 |
| 1953 | Gentlemen Prefer BlondesMovie | Gus Esmond Jr. | 31 |
| 1951 | FBI GirlMovie | Tommy | 29 |
| 1951 | The Red Skelton ShowSeries | — | 29 |
| 1950 | Holiday RhythmMovie | Surgeon (as Tom Noonan) | 28 |
| 1949 | I Shot Jesse JamesMovie | Charles Ford | 27 |
| 1949 | Adam's RibMovie | Reporter (uncredited) | 27 |
| 1949 | TrappedMovie | Bank Teller (uncredited) | 27 |
| 1949 | I Cheated the LawMovie | Sad Sam Carney (as Tom Noonan) | 27 |
| 1948 | Open SecretMovie | Bob, Man at bar (as Tom Noonan) | 26 |
| 1947 | Born to KillMovie | Bellboy (uncredited) | 25 |
| 1947 | A Likely StoryMovie | Taxi Driver (uncredited) | 25 |
| 1947 | The Fabulous JoeMovie | Elevator Operator | 25 |
| 1946 | BedlamMovie | 1st Stonemason (uncredited) | 24 |
| 1946 | Criminal CourtMovie | Cab Driver (uncredited) | 24 |
| 1946 | Step by StepMovie | Counterman | 24 |
| 1946 | The Bamboo BlondeMovie | Air Force Bomber Crewman (as Tom Noonan) | 24 |
| 1946 | Ding Dong WilliamsMovie | Zang | 24 |
| 1945 | Dick TracyMovie | Johnny Moko (uncredited) | 23 |
| 1945 | What, No CigarettesMovie | Cigarette Vendor | 23 |
| 1945 | Beware of RedheadsMovie | Doctor's Assistant | 23 |
| 1945 | The Big BeefMovie | Steer Delivery Boy | 23 |