Frank M. Thomas
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Frank Marion Thomas (July 13, 1889 โ November 25, 1989), was an American character actor of stage, screen and television fame. He and his wife, actress Mona Bruns, both lived to 100 years old. He died the day before her 90th birthday; she died 11 years later. Their son was Frankie Thomas Thomas' parents were Jesse and Virginia Thomas. He first appeared on Broadway in 1914. Thomas also played many supporting roles in films from the 1930s through the 1970s. His best-known films were We Who Are About To Die (1937), A Man to Remember (1938), A Shot In the Dark (1941), Desert Trail (1942), and No Place for a Lady (1943). His last screen appearance was in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976). He performed frequently on television from the 1950s to the 1970s. He was president (Shepherd) of The Lambs (1962-63). His film appearances were so prolific at one point in his career that, in 1937 alone, he appeared in no fewer than 21 films.
Known For
Credits
- 1954 ยทThe Shadowas Commissioner Weston
- 1953 ยทHorace Mann's Miracleas Horace
- 1951 ยทHallmark Hall of Fameas
- 1950 ยทThe Sleeping Cityas Police Lt. Lally (uncredited)
- 1950 ยทRobert Montgomery Presentsas
- 1949 ยทMartin Kane, Private Eyeas
- 1949 ยทLights Outas
- 1948 ยทThe Philco Television Playhouseas Marley's Ghost
- 1943 ยทHello, Frisco, Helloas Auctioneer
- 1943 ยทNo Place for a Ladyas Webley, club owner
- 1943 ยทMountain Rhythmas Dr. Elihu Prindle
- 1942 ยทEyes in the Nightas Police Lieutenant (Uncredited)
- 1942 ยทSunset Serenadeas Clifford Sheldon
- 1942 ยทApache Trailas Maj. Lowden
- 1942 ยทThe Postman Didn't Ringas Prosecutor
- 1942 ยทA Desperate Chance for Ellery Queenas Capt. H.T. Daley
- 1942 ยทSunset on the Desertas Judge Alvin Kirby
- 1942 ยทObliging Young Ladyas Bill Keenan - Editor (uncredited)
- 1942 ยทReap the Wild Windas Dr. Jepson
- 1942 ยทWild Bill Hickok Ridesas Tweed
- 1941 ยทDangerously They Liveas Ralph Bryan
- 1941 ยทAmong the Livingas Sheriff
- 1941 ยทSierra Sueas Banker Bromfield
- 1941 ยทThe Great Man's Ladyas Frisbee
- 1941 ยทThree Sons o' Gunsas Reynolds
- 1941 ยทA Shot in the Darkas Klein
- 1941 ยทArkansas Judgeas August Huston
- 1941 ยทLife with Henryas Joe Nye
- 1941 ยทWyoming Wildcatas Frank Gannon
- 1940 ยทChad Hannaas Burke
- 1940 ยทBrigham Youngas Hubert Crum
- 1940 ยทMarylandas Dr. J. J. Bunker, Veterinarian
- 1940 ยทQueen of the Mobas Doctor
- 1940 ยทLillian Russellas Official
- 1940 ยทShooting Highas Calvin Pritchard
- 1940 ยทWomen Without Namesas Prison Warden
- 1940 ยทHigh Schoolas History Teacher
- 1940 ยทCity of Chanceas Publisher
- 1939 ยทTwo Thoroughbredsas Reeves
- 1939 ยทGeronimoas Politician
- 1939 ยทSaga of Death Valleyas Ed Tasker
- 1939 ยทMr. Smith Goes to Washingtonas Hendricks (uncredited)
- 1939 ยทScandal Sheetas District Attorney
- 1939 ยท$1,000 a Touchdownas Dr. Black (uncredited)
- 1939 ยทThey All Come Outas Superintendent - Chillicothe
- 1939 ยทBachelor Motheras Doctor
- 1939 ยทGrand Jury Secretsas Benton
- 1939 ยทThe Rookie Copas Police Chief Gordon H. Lane
- 1939 ยทThey Made Her a Spyas Col. John Shaw
- 1939 ยทSociety Lawyeras Lt. Stevens
- 1939 ยทSecret Service of the Airas Doc
- 1939 ยทIdiot's Delightas Bert
- 1939 ยทBurn 'Em Up O'Connoras Jim Nixon
- 1939 ยทThe Mysterious Miss Xas District Attorney Al Ross
- 1939 ยทDisbarredas Dist. Atty. G.H. Blanchard
- 1938 ยทA Man to Rememberas Jode Harkness
- 1938 ยทMr. Doodle Kicks Offas Coach Hammond
- 1938 ยทSmashing the Racketsas Judge Wend
- 1938 ยทCrime Ringas Thomas Redwine
- 1938 ยทThe Saint in New Yorkas Prosecutor (Uncredited)
- 1938 ยทBlind Alibias Larson
- 1938 ยทJoy of Livingas Arthur (Uncredited)
- 1938 ยทLaw of the Underworldas Police Captain Gargan
- 1938 ยทGo Chase Yourselfas Police Chief
- 1938 ยทThis Marriage Businessas Mayor Frisbee
- 1938 ยทMaid's Night Outas 'Mac' McCarthy
- 1938 ยทNight Spotas Headwaiter
- 1938 ยทEverybody's Doing Itas Charlie
- 1938 ยทCrashing Hollywoodas Detective Decker
- 1937 ยทQuick Moneyas Jim Clark
- 1937 ยทDanger Patrolas Rocky Sanders
- 1937 ยทHigh Flyersas Officer Collins
- 1937 ยทBreakfast for Twoas Sam Ransome
- 1937 ยทForty Naughty Girlsas Jeff "Pops" Plummer
- 1937 ยทThe Big Shotas A.C. Murdock
- 1937 ยทMeet the Missusas Barney Lott
- 1937 ยทBehind The Headlinesas Naylor
- 1937 ยทYou Can't Buy Luckas Lieutenant Bond
- 1937 ยทThe Outcasts of Poker Flatas Mr. Redford
- 1937 ยทThe Soldier and the Ladyas Railroad Official (Uncredited)
- 1937 ยทThe Man Who Found Himselfas Mr. Roberts
- 1937 ยทChina Passageas Captain Williams
- 1937 ยทDon't Tell the Wifeas Insperator Mallory
- 1937 ยทWe're on the Juryas Mr. Van Cobb
- 1937 ยทThey Wanted to Marryas Detective
- 1937 ยทCriminal Lawyeras William Walker
- 1937 ยทRacing Ladyas Bradford
- 1937 ยทWe Who Are About to Dieas M.L. Carter
- 1936 ยทWanted: Jane Turneras Banks
- 1936 ยทWithout Ordersas Arthur Trueman
- 1936 ยทThe Big Gameas Coach
- 1936 ยทMummy's Boysas Phillip Browning
- 1936 ยทDon't Turn 'em Looseas Attorney Pierce
- 1936 ยทGrand Juryas John Taylor
- 1936 ยทM'Lissas Alf Edwards
- 1936 ยทThe Last Outlawas Dr. Charles Mason
- 1936 ยทThe Ex-Mrs. Bradfordas Mike North (uncredited)
- 1934 ยทWednesday's Childas Attorney for Mr. Phillips (in some prints as Tom Franklin)
- 1917 ยทNearly Marriedas Harry Lindsey