Frank M. Thomas

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

103

Gender

Male

Birthday

1889-07-12

Day of death

1989-11-25 (100 years old)

Place of Birth

Saint Joseph, Missouri, USA

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

  • Robert Montgomery Presents

    Robert Montgomery Presents

  • The Philco Television Playhouse

    The Philco Television Playhouse

  • The Shadow

    The Shadow

  • China Passage

    China Passage

  • Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

    Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

  • Lights Out

    Lights Out

  • Joy of Living

    Joy of Living

  • Don't Turn 'em Loose

    Don't Turn 'em Loose

  • Among the Living

    Among the Living

  • The Man Who Found Himself

    The Man Who Found Himself

  • The Soldier and the Lady

    The Soldier and the Lady

  • The Ex-Mrs. Bradford

    The Ex-Mrs. Bradford

  • A Shot in the Dark

    A Shot in the Dark

  • Bachelor Mother

    Bachelor Mother

  • Night Spot

    Night Spot

  • Behind The Headlines

    Behind The Headlines

  • Grand Jury

    Grand Jury

  • The Great Man's Lady

    The Great Man's Lady

  • Sierra Sue

    Sierra Sue

  • Arkansas Judge

    Arkansas Judge

  • High School

    High School

  • Nearly Married

    Nearly Married

  • The Saint in New York

    The Saint in New York

  • Society Lawyer

    Society Lawyer

  • Criminal Lawyer

    Criminal Lawyer

  • Wyoming Wildcat

    Wyoming Wildcat

  • Danger Patrol

    Danger Patrol

  • A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen

    A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen

  • Chad Hanna

    Chad Hanna

  • Without Orders

    Without Orders

  • Maryland

    Maryland

  • Wild Bill Hickok Rides

    Wild Bill Hickok Rides

  • Crashing Hollywood

    Crashing Hollywood

  • Burn 'Em Up O'Connor

    Burn 'Em Up O'Connor

  • Grand Jury Secrets

    Grand Jury Secrets

  • Vivacious Lady

    Vivacious Lady

  • A Man to Remember

    A Man to Remember

  • Reap the Wild Wind

    Reap the Wild Wind

  • Brigham Young

    Brigham Young

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

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

  • The Sleeping City

    The Sleeping City

  • Hallmark Hall of Fame

    Hallmark Hall of Fame

  • M'Liss

    M'Liss

  • Geronimo

    Geronimo

  • Racing Lady

    Racing Lady

  • Idiot's Delight

    Idiot's Delight

  • Queen of the Mob

    Queen of the Mob

  • The Outcasts of Poker Flat

    The Outcasts of Poker Flat

  • They Wanted to Marry

    They Wanted to Marry

  • The Last Outlaw

    The Last Outlaw

  • Crime Ring

    Crime Ring

  • Three Sons o' Guns

    Three Sons o' Guns

  • Breakfast for Two

    Breakfast for Two

  • Life with Henry

    Life with Henry

  • Eyes in the Night

    Eyes in the Night

  • The Big Game

    The Big Game

  • The Big Shot

    The Big Shot

  • The Postman Didn't Ring

    The Postman Didn't Ring

  • Mountain Rhythm

    Mountain Rhythm

  • Hello, Frisco, Hello

    Hello, Frisco, Hello

  • Women Without Names

    Women Without Names

  • Secret Service of the Air

    Secret Service of the Air

  • No Place for a Lady

    No Place for a Lady

  • City of Chance

    City of Chance

  • The Mysterious Miss X

    The Mysterious Miss X

  • Meet the Missus

    Meet the Missus

  • Martin Kane, Private Eye

    Martin Kane, Private Eye

  • Sunset on the Desert

    Sunset on the Desert

  • Mr. Doodle Kicks Off

    Mr. Doodle Kicks Off

  • This Marriage Business

    This Marriage Business

  • They All Come Out

    They All Come Out

  • Lillian Russell

    Lillian Russell

  • Dangerously They Live

    Dangerously They Live

  • Mummy's Boys

    Mummy's Boys

  • Go Chase Yourself

    Go Chase Yourself

  • They Made Her a Spy

    They Made Her a Spy

  • Law of the Underworld

    Law of the Underworld

  • You Can't Buy Luck

    You Can't Buy Luck

  • Everybody's Doing It

    Everybody's Doing It

  • Wednesday's Child

    Wednesday's Child

  • Don't Tell the Wife

    Don't Tell the Wife

  • Obliging Young Lady

    Obliging Young Lady

  • $1,000 a Touchdown

    $1,000 a Touchdown

  • The Clock

    The Clock

  • Deadline at Eleven

    Deadline at Eleven

  • Maid's Night Out

    Maid's Night Out

  • Blind Alibi

    Blind Alibi

  • Forty Naughty Girls

    Forty Naughty Girls

  • High Flyers

    High Flyers

  • Sunset Serenade

    Sunset Serenade

  • Quick Money

    Quick Money

  • We Who Are About to Die

    We Who Are About to Die

  • Horace Mann's Miracle

    Horace Mann's Miracle

  • We're on the Jury

    We're on the Jury

  • Shooting High

    Shooting High

  • Scandal Sheet

    Scandal Sheet

  • Two Thoroughbreds

    Two Thoroughbreds

  • Saga of Death Valley

    Saga of Death Valley

  • Wanted: Jane Turner

    Wanted: Jane Turner

  • The Rookie Cop

    The Rookie Cop

  • Smashing the Rackets

    Smashing the Rackets

  • Apache Trail

    Apache Trail

  • Disbarred

    Disbarred