Jimmy Noonan

Jimmy Noonan (born January 31, 1958) is an American actor on both Hollywood and Broadway. He, however, is probably best known for his work with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), appearing regularly on all WWE programming, including Raw, SmackDown and ECW in his capacity as Security Director. His familiar features have been a fixture of the weekly WWE programming for the past six years. He is also the younger brother of newspaper columnist and television personality Peggy Noonan.
Early life
James Joseph Noonan was born January 31, 1958 in Massapequa, New York. He spent most of his childhood in Rutherford, New Jersey, where he developed into a fairly troublesome teen. Although he avoided any serious trouble, his rowdy behavior did result in his expulsion from St. Mary's High School in his junior year. He graduated from St. John's High School in Plattsburgh, New York in 1976, and after several unrewarding attempts at college, he worked at a variety of jobs, including carpet cleaner, furniture salesman, warehouse order placer, skyscraper window tinter, truck driver, Limo driver, bouncer, bartender, messenger, & personal trainer. It was a lifelong dream to act, so after "working the boards" in high school, college and some dinner theater Jimmy went to Los Angeles to pursue a career. He got his break in 1990 and quickly devoted himself to acting.
Career
Acting
Jimmy Noonan’s movie debut came in the 1990 release of The Grifters. His most famous role is undoubtedly the character of Frank Galikanokus in Super Troopers. His first role on Broadway was in An Inspector Calls, which was followed by the Workshop production of "MUSCLE", helmed by James Lapine and William Finn, and he has also appeared in several television roles.
World Wrestling Entertainment
In 2001, Mr. Noonan was hired by World Wrestling Entertainment as the Security Director for their live and televised wrestling performances. In this capacity, he has been a conspicuous presence on WWE live, televised and pay-per-view events, and the public face of WWE around the world. Noonan left World Wrestling Entertainment at the end of February 2007.
Later projects
Noonan is the host of the critically-acclaimed "Noonan Speaks" segment on the long-running "Monday Night Mayhem" radio show (since August 2009), and has been also working on a project entitled Muscle Bound USA, a candid look at the effect of anabolic steroids and human growth hormone in the world of today. Shot over a 14 day cross-country trip to the mecca of bodybuilding, Venice Beach, California. The project deals with athletes who use steroids and their stories. This will be his directing and producing debut, and plans are also in the works for a companion book. He is also working on his first book, "A Letter To Cecily: The Memoirs of a Nobody", about his life.
Personal life
In private life, Jimmy Noonan is known for his collection of sports memorabilia. He has a grown son, Jim, and a young daughter, Cecily.
Filmography
Movies
*1990 The Grifters
*1997 Childhood’s End
*1998 The Naked Man
*1998 Somewhere in the City
*2000 He Outta Be Committed
*2001 Super Troopers
*2001 Acts of Worship
*2001 Never Again
Television
*1995 Goldilocks
*1995 The Cosby Mysteries
*1997 New York Undercover
*1999 Four Women and a Funeral
*1999 Sex and the City
Broadway
*1994 An Inspector Calls

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