Known For
Acting
Born
Jul 12, 1889
Died
Nov 25, 1989
Place of Birth
Saint Joseph, Missouri, USA
Credits
105 titles
Frank M. Thomas
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Frank Marion Thomas (July 13, 1889 – 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
Filmography
The Shadow
Commissioner Weston
Horace Mann's Miracle
Horace
Hallmark Hall of Fame
The Sleeping City
Police Lt. Lally (uncredited)
Robert Montgomery Presents
Martin Kane, Private Eye
Lights Out
The Clock
Wesley
Mr. Eggleston
The Philco Television Playhouse
Marley's Ghost
Doctor in Industry: The Story of Kennethh W. Randall, M.D.
John Randall
Hello, Frisco, Hello
Auctioneer
No Place for a Lady
Webley, club owner
Mountain Rhythm
Dr. Elihu Prindle
Eyes in the Night
Police Lieutenant (Uncredited)
Sunset Serenade
Clifford Sheldon
Apache Trail
Maj. Lowden
The Postman Didn't Ring
Prosecutor
A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen
Capt. H.T. Daley
Obliging Young Lady
Bill Keenan - Editor (uncredited)
Sunset on the Desert
Judge Alvin Kirby
Reap the Wild Wind
Dr. Jepson
Wild Bill Hickok Rides
Tweed
Dangerously They Live
Ralph Bryan
Among the Living
Sheriff
Sierra Sue
Banker Bromfield
The Great Man's Lady
Frisbee
Three Sons o' Guns
Reynolds
A Shot in the Dark
Klein
Arkansas Judge
August Huston
Life with Henry
Joe Nye
Wyoming Wildcat
Frank Gannon
Chad Hanna
Burke
Brigham Young
Hubert Crum
Maryland
Dr. J. J. Bunker, Veterinarian
Queen of the Mob
Doctor
Lillian Russell
Official
Shooting High
Calvin Pritchard
Women Without Names
Prison Warden
High School
History Teacher
City of Chance
Publisher
Two Thoroughbreds
Reeves
Geronimo
Politician
Saga of Death Valley
Ed Tasker
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Hendricks (uncredited)
Scandal Sheet
District Attorney
$1,000 a Touchdown
Dr. Black (uncredited)
They All Come Out
Superintendent - Chillicothe
Bachelor Mother
Doctor
Grand Jury Secrets
Benton