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Tommy Noonan
★ Acting

Tommy Noonan

1922 – 1968 · Bellingham, Washington, USA · Active 1945–1967

Tommy Noonan, born in 1921, made his mark in the realm of cult cinema with his appearances in Dick Tracy (1945) and Cottonpickin' Chickenpickers (1967). Known for his comedic touch, Noonan's roles often brought a blend of charm and absurdity to the screen, making him a memorable figure in the genre. His work in Dick Tracy showcases his ability to navigate the quirks of crime and humor, while Cottonpickin' Chickenpickers reflects the offbeat spirit of 1960s exploitation films.

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Cottonpickin' Chickenpickers

Cottonpickin' Chickenpickers

1967 ★ 3.7
as Bird-Dog Berrigan

Darby Clyde Fenster and Jerry Martin are a pair of penniless nincompoop-drifters who hop a freight train on their way to Florida. Our intrepid heroes find themselves facing one comic situation after another in this gloriously loopy Southern fried comedy-with-music.

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Filmography

56 credits
1960s 8 credits
1967
Movie ★ 4.0
1966
Batman as Jolly Jackson
TV ★ 7.3
1964
Movie ★ 3.2
1964
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. as Johnny Clark
TV ★ 7.0
1964
Valentine's Day as George Randolph
TV
1963
Movie ★ 4.5
1961
Movie ★ 5.0
1960
TV ★ 6.5
1950s 17 credits
1959
The Rookie as Tommy Noonan / Japanese sailor
Movie
1959
TV
1958
Movie ★ 2.6
1956
Bundle of Joy as Freddie Miller
Movie ★ 6.2
1956
Movie ★ 5.0
1956
The Ambassador's Daughter as Cpl. Al O'Connor
Movie ★ 4.3
1955
Violent Saturday as Harry Reeves, Bank Manager
Movie ★ 6.8
1955
Movie ★ 4.1
1955
TV ★ 6.0
1955
The Millionaire as Jim Hayes
TV ★ 5.0
1954
A Star Is Born as Danny McGuire
Movie ★ 7.1
1954
TV ★ 7.3
1953
Movie ★ 7.3
1951
FBI Girl as Tommy
Movie ★ 5.7
1951
Starlift as Noonan and Marshall
Movie ★ 6.1
1950
Movie ★ 5.0
1950
Holiday Rhythm as Surgeon (as Tom Noonan)
Movie
1940s 25 credits
1949
Adam's Rib as Reporter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1949
I Shot Jesse James as Charles Ford
Movie ★ 6.3
1949
The Set-Up as Masher on Street (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.3
1949
Trapped as Bank Teller (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1949
I Cheated the Law as Sad Sam Carney (as Tom Noonan)
Movie
1948
Open Secret as Bob, Man at bar (as Tom Noonan)
Movie ★ 6.5
1948
Jungle Patrol as Lt. 'Ham' Hamilton (as Tom Noonan)
Movie ★ 5.0
1947
Born to Kill as Bellboy (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1947
A Likely Story as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.2
1947
The Big Fix as Andy Rawlins
Movie
1947
The Fabulous Joe as Elevator Operator
Movie ★ 5.2
1947
Riff-Raff as First Down-and-Outer at Cabaret (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1946
The Bamboo Blonde as Air Force Bomber Crewman (as Tom Noonan)
Movie ★ 5.0
1946
Movie ★ 4.0
1946
Movie ★ 5.0
1946
Criminal Court as Cab Driver (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.2
1946
Movie ★ 5.2
1946
Step by Step as Counterman
Movie ★ 6.2
1946
Crack-Up as Bonbon Vendor (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.6
1946
Bedlam as 1st Stonemason (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1945
Beware of Redheads as Doctor's Assistant
Movie
1945
The Big Beef as Steer Delivery Boy
Movie
1945
Dick Tracy as Johnny Moko (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.0
1945
What, No Cigarettes as Cigarette Vendor
Movie ★ 6.0
Crew Credits
1960s 5 credits
1964
Movie ★ 3.2
1964
Movie ★ 3.2
1964
Movie ★ 3.2
1963
Movie ★ 4.5
1963
Movie ★ 4.5
1950s 1 credit
1959
Movie