Jimmy Noonan, a talented American actor of Irish descent, was born in 1958 in Massapequa, New York, and spent his formative years in Rutherford, New Jersey. His impressive body of work has garnered significant recognition, including an accolade from Empire Magazine, which ranked him the 7th Greatest Movie Bartender of All-Time for his role in "The Grifters".
In addition to his notable performance in the film, Noonan's portrayal of Frank Galikanokus in the comedy classic "Super Troopers" left a lasting impression on audiences. Furthermore, he made a significant mark on the Broadway stage, appearing in the Tony Award-winning production of "An Inspector Calls", where he delivered over 400 performances.
However, Noonan's career took an unexpected turn when he left the entertainment industry to pursue a role as Director of Security for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and later the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). During his tenure, he made numerous appearances on live television shows, including Monday Night Raw, ECW!, and Smackdown.
In addition to his work in the wrestling world, Noonan made a memorable guest appearance on the popular television series "Sex and the City" in its second season. Interestingly, Noonan has a large family, with six sisters, including the notable Peggy Noonan, a renowned speechwriter for President Ronald Reagan.
