Frank M. Thomas

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

101

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

  • The Philco Television Playhouse

    The Philco Television Playhouse

  • Robert Montgomery Presents

    Robert Montgomery Presents

  • Lights Out

    Lights Out

  • The Soldier and the Lady

    The Soldier and the Lady

  • Reap the Wild Wind

    Reap the Wild Wind

  • The Mysterious Miss X

    The Mysterious Miss X

  • Wednesday's Child

    Wednesday's Child

  • A Shot in the Dark

    A Shot in the Dark

  • Nearly Married

    Nearly Married

  • Wild Bill Hickok Rides

    Wild Bill Hickok Rides

  • Blind Alibi

    Blind Alibi

  • City of Chance

    City of Chance

  • Arkansas Judge

    Arkansas Judge

  • Behind The Headlines

    Behind The Headlines

  • Secret Service of the Air

    Secret Service of the Air

  • The Ex-Mrs. Bradford

    The Ex-Mrs. Bradford

  • Sunset on the Desert

    Sunset on the Desert

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

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

  • Life with Henry

    Life with Henry

  • The Big Shot

    The Big Shot

  • Crime Ring

    Crime Ring

  • Three Sons o' Guns

    Three Sons o' Guns

  • Sierra Sue

    Sierra Sue

  • Crashing Hollywood

    Crashing Hollywood

  • Women Without Names

    Women Without Names

  • China Passage

    China Passage

  • Martin Kane, Private Eye

    Martin Kane, Private Eye

  • The Great Man's Lady

    The Great Man's Lady

  • A Man to Remember

    A Man to Remember

  • Hallmark Hall of Fame

    Hallmark Hall of Fame

  • Criminal Lawyer

    Criminal Lawyer

  • Without Orders

    Without Orders

  • No Place for a Lady

    No Place for a Lady

  • Mountain Rhythm

    Mountain Rhythm

  • Bachelor Mother

    Bachelor Mother

  • Society Lawyer

    Society Lawyer

  • Grand Jury Secrets

    Grand Jury Secrets

  • Scandal Sheet

    Scandal Sheet

  • Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

    Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

  • Maryland

    Maryland

  • Breakfast for Two

    Breakfast for Two

  • Mr. Doodle Kicks Off

    Mr. Doodle Kicks Off

  • Night Spot

    Night Spot

  • M'Liss

    M'Liss

  • A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen

    A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen

  • Grand Jury

    Grand Jury

  • Idiot's Delight

    Idiot's Delight

  • This Marriage Business

    This Marriage Business

  • The Last Outlaw

    The Last Outlaw

  • The Big Game

    The Big Game

  • The Saint in New York

    The Saint in New York

  • High School

    High School

  • Law of the Underworld

    Law of the Underworld

  • Two Thoroughbreds

    Two Thoroughbreds

  • Wyoming Wildcat

    Wyoming Wildcat

  • Joy of Living

    Joy of Living

  • Hello, Frisco, Hello

    Hello, Frisco, Hello

  • Sunset Serenade

    Sunset Serenade

  • Among the Living

    Among the Living

  • Eyes in the Night

    Eyes in the Night

  • Smashing the Rackets

    Smashing the Rackets

  • The Shadow

    The Shadow

  • Racing Lady

    Racing Lady

  • The Man Who Found Himself

    The Man Who Found Himself

  • Danger Patrol

    Danger Patrol

  • You Can't Buy Luck

    You Can't Buy Luck

  • Chad Hanna

    Chad Hanna

  • We're on the Jury

    We're on the Jury

  • They Made Her a Spy

    They Made Her a Spy

  • The Postman Didn't Ring

    The Postman Didn't Ring

  • Geronimo

    Geronimo

  • They All Come Out

    They All Come Out

  • Meet the Missus

    Meet the Missus

  • Don't Turn 'em Loose

    Don't Turn 'em Loose

  • Dangerously They Live

    Dangerously They Live

  • Go Chase Yourself

    Go Chase Yourself

  • Queen of the Mob

    Queen of the Mob

  • Brigham Young

    Brigham Young

  • Quick Money

    Quick Money

  • The Outcasts of Poker Flat

    The Outcasts of Poker Flat

  • The Clock

    The Clock

  • Maid's Night Out

    Maid's Night Out

  • Don't Tell the Wife

    Don't Tell the Wife

  • The Sleeping City

    The Sleeping City

  • They Wanted to Marry

    They Wanted to Marry

  • Everybody's Doing It

    Everybody's Doing It

  • Mummy's Boys

    Mummy's Boys

  • $1,000 a Touchdown

    $1,000 a Touchdown

  • Obliging Young Lady

    Obliging Young Lady

  • Burn 'Em Up O'Connor

    Burn 'Em Up O'Connor

  • Saga of Death Valley

    Saga of Death Valley

  • Shooting High

    Shooting High

  • Horace Mann's Miracle

    Horace Mann's Miracle

  • Wanted: Jane Turner

    Wanted: Jane Turner

  • Lillian Russell

    Lillian Russell

  • Apache Trail

    Apache Trail

  • Disbarred

    Disbarred

  • The Rookie Cop

    The Rookie Cop

  • Forty Naughty Girls

    Forty Naughty Girls

  • We Who Are About to Die

    We Who Are About to Die

  • High Flyers

    High Flyers