Frank M. Thomas
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.
Filmography (105 titles)
4.5MovieThe Shadow
Commissioner Weston · 1954
Horace Mann's Miracle
Horace · 1953
8.8ShowHallmark Hall of Fame
1951
6.0MovieThe Sleeping City
Police Lt. Lally (uncredited) · 1950
6.0ShowRobert Montgomery Presents
1950
7.3ShowMartin Kane, Private Eye
1949
6.0ShowLights Out
1949
The Clock
1949
Wesley
Mr. Eggleston · 1949
6.6ShowThe Philco Television Playhouse
Marley's Ghost · 1948
MovieDoctor in Industry: The Story of Kennethh W. Randall, M.D.
John Randall · 1946
6.4MovieHello, Frisco, Hello
Auctioneer · 1943
6.0MovieNo Place for a Lady
Webley, club owner · 1943
8.0MovieMountain Rhythm
Dr. Elihu Prindle · 1943
6.1MovieEyes in the Night
Police Lieutenant (Uncredited) · 1942
6.2MovieSunset Serenade
Clifford Sheldon · 1942
7.0MovieApache Trail
Maj. Lowden · 1942
7.0MovieThe Postman Didn't Ring
Prosecutor · 1942
6.3MovieA Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen
Capt. H.T. Daley · 1942
6.0MovieSunset on the Desert
Judge Alvin Kirby · 1942
6.0MovieObliging Young Lady
Bill Keenan - Editor (uncredited) · 1942
6.4MovieReap the Wild Wind
Dr. Jepson · 1942
5.5MovieWild Bill Hickok Rides
Tweed · 1942
6.3MovieDangerously They Live
Ralph Bryan · 1941
6.1MovieAmong the Living
Sheriff · 1941
7.0MovieSierra Sue
Banker Bromfield · 1941
6.3MovieThe Great Man's Lady
Frisbee · 1941
7.0MovieThree Sons o' Guns
Reynolds · 1941
5.7MovieA Shot in the Dark
Klein · 1941
8.0MovieArkansas Judge
August Huston · 1941