Frank M. Thomas
| Frank M. Thomas | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 13, 1889 St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died |
November 25, 1989 (aged 100) Tujunga, California, U.S. |
| Years active | 1917-1965 |
| Spouse(s) | Mona Bruns |
Frank Marion Thomas (July 13, 1889 – November 25, 1989), was an American actor on the stage, screen and television.
Biography
Thomas' parents were Jesse and Virginia Thomas.[1] 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 during the 1950s, '60s, and '70s, and was president (Shepherd) of The Lambs in 1962-1963.
Personal life
Thomas and his wife, actress Mona Bruns, were the parents of actor Frankie Thomas. Frank died at the age of 100.
References
- ↑ 1910 Census, Buchanan Co., Mo.
- A.J. Marik (18 October 2006). "Thomas-Burns Gravesite Image". Find A Grave. Retrieved 2008-06-15.
External links
- Frank M. Thomas at Find a Grave
- Frank M. Thomas at the Internet Broadway Database
- Frank M. Thomas at the Internet Movie Database
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