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

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

as Hendricks (uncredited)

Bachelor Mother

as Doctor

Reap the Wild Wind

as Dr. Jepson

Eyes in the Night

as Police Lieutenant (Uncredited)

Hello, Frisco, Hello

as Auctioneer

Among the Living

as Sheriff

The Ex-Mrs. Bradford

as Mike North (uncredited)

The Sleeping City

as Police Lt. Lally (uncredited)

Breakfast for Two

as Sam Ransome

Brigham Young

as Hubert Crum