Frank M. Thomas

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

1954

The Shadow

Commissioner Weston

Movie
1953

Horace Mann's Miracle

Horace

Movie
1951

Hallmark Hall of Fame

Tv
1950

The Sleeping City

Police Lt. Lally (uncredited)

Movie
1950

Robert Montgomery Presents

Tv
1949

Martin Kane, Private Eye

Tv
1949

Lights Out

Tv
1949

The Clock

Tv
1949

Wesley

Mr. Eggleston

Tv
1948

The Philco Television Playhouse

Marley's Ghost

Tv
1946

Doctor in Industry: The Story of Kennethh W. Randall, M.D.

John Randall

Movie
1943

Hello, Frisco, Hello

Auctioneer

Movie
1943

No Place for a Lady

Webley, club owner

Movie
1943

Mountain Rhythm

Dr. Elihu Prindle

Movie
1942

Eyes in the Night

Police Lieutenant (Uncredited)

Movie
1942

Sunset Serenade

Clifford Sheldon

Movie
1942

Apache Trail

Maj. Lowden

Movie
1942

The Postman Didn't Ring

Prosecutor

Movie
1942

A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen

Capt. H.T. Daley

Movie
1942

Obliging Young Lady

Bill Keenan - Editor (uncredited)

Movie
1942

Sunset on the Desert

Judge Alvin Kirby

Movie
1942

Reap the Wild Wind

Dr. Jepson

Movie
1942

Wild Bill Hickok Rides

Tweed

Movie
1941

Dangerously They Live

Ralph Bryan

Movie
1941

Among the Living

Sheriff

Movie
1941

Sierra Sue

Banker Bromfield

Movie
1941

The Great Man's Lady

Frisbee

Movie
1941

Three Sons o' Guns

Reynolds

Movie
1941

A Shot in the Dark

Klein

Movie
1941

Arkansas Judge

August Huston

Movie
1941

Life with Henry

Joe Nye

Movie
1941

Wyoming Wildcat

Frank Gannon

Movie
1940

Chad Hanna

Burke

Movie
1940

Brigham Young

Hubert Crum

Movie
1940

Maryland

Dr. J. J. Bunker, Veterinarian

Movie
1940

Queen of the Mob

Doctor

Movie
1940

Lillian Russell

Official

Movie
1940

Shooting High

Calvin Pritchard

Movie
1940

Women Without Names

Prison Warden

Movie
1940

High School

History Teacher

Movie
1940

City of Chance

Publisher

Movie
1939

Two Thoroughbreds

Reeves

Movie
1939

Geronimo

Politician

Movie
1939

Saga of Death Valley

Ed Tasker

Movie
1939

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Hendricks (uncredited)

Movie
1939

Scandal Sheet

District Attorney

Movie
1939

$1,000 a Touchdown

Dr. Black (uncredited)

Movie
1939

They All Come Out

Superintendent - Chillicothe

Movie
1939

Bachelor Mother

Doctor

Movie
1939

Grand Jury Secrets

Benton

Movie