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 highprofile 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