Frank M. Thomas
Known For
Acting
Born
1889-07-12 in Saint Joseph, Missouri, USA
Died
1989-11-25
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.
Most Known For
The Philco Television Playhouse
as Marley's Ghost
Robert Montgomery Presents
Lights Out
Brigham Young
as Hubert Crum
Geronimo
as Politician
Vivacious Lady
as Train Conductor (uncredited)
Racing Lady
as Bradford
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
as Hendricks (uncredited)
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Reap the Wild Wind
as Dr. Jepson
Eyes in the Night
as Police Lieutenant (Uncredited)
Martin Kane, Private Eye
The Clock
Joy of Living
as Arthur (Uncredited)
Bachelor Mother
as Doctor
Idiot's Delight
as Bert
Hello, Frisco, Hello
as Auctioneer
The Saint in New York
as Prosecutor (Uncredited)
Forty Naughty Girls
as Jeff "Pops" Plummer
A Man to Remember
as Jode Harkness