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Frank M. Thomas
Saint Joseph, Missouri, USA
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 wi…
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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.
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1954
The Shadow
Movie Commissioner Weston
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1953
Horace Mann's Miracle
Movie Horace
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1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
TV show
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1950
The Sleeping City
Movie Police Lt. Lally (uncredited)
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1950
Robert Montgomery Presents
TV show
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1949
Martin Kane, Private Eye
TV show
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1949
Lights Out
TV show
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1949
The Clock
TV show
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1949
Wesley
TV show Mr. Eggleston
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1948
The Philco Television Playhouse
TV show Marley's Ghost
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1946
Doctor in Industry: The Story of Kennethh W. Randall, M.D.
Movie John Randall
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1943
Hello, Frisco, Hello
Movie Auctioneer
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1943
No Place for a Lady
Movie Webley, club owner
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1943
Mountain Rhythm
Movie Dr. Elihu Prindle
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1942
Eyes in the Night
Movie Police Lieutenant (Uncredited)
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1942
Sunset Serenade
Movie Clifford Sheldon
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1942
Apache Trail
Movie Maj. Lowden
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1942
The Postman Didn't Ring
Movie Prosecutor
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1942
A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen
Movie Capt. H.T. Daley
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1942
Sunset on the Desert
Movie Judge Alvin Kirby
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1942
Obliging Young Lady
Movie Bill Keenan - Editor (uncredited)
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1942
Reap the Wild Wind
Movie Dr. Jepson
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1942
Wild Bill Hickok Rides
Movie Tweed
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1941
Dangerously They Live
Movie Ralph Bryan
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1941
Among the Living
Movie Sheriff
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1941
Sierra Sue
Movie Banker Bromfield
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1941
The Great Man's Lady
Movie Frisbee
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1941
Three Sons o' Guns
Movie Reynolds
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1941
A Shot in the Dark
Movie Klein
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1941
Arkansas Judge
Movie August Huston
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1941
Life with Henry
Movie Joe Nye
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1941
Wyoming Wildcat
Movie Frank Gannon
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1940
Chad Hanna
Movie Burke
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1940
Brigham Young
Movie Hubert Crum
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1940
Maryland
Movie Dr. J. J. Bunker, Veterinarian
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1940
Queen of the Mob
Movie Doctor
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1940
Lillian Russell
Movie Official
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1940
Shooting High
Movie Calvin Pritchard
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1940
Women Without Names
Movie Prison Warden
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1940
High School
Movie History Teacher
