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Frank M. Thomas(1889-1989)

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Frank M. Thomas
Frank M. Thomas was born on 13 July 1889 in St. Joseph, Missouri, USA. He was an actor, known for Behind the Headlines (1937), Maryland (1940) and Criminal Lawyer (1937). He was married to Mona Bruns. He died on 25 November 1989 in Tujunga, California, USA.
BornJuly 13, 1889
DiedNovember 25, 1989(100)
BornJuly 13, 1889
DiedNovember 25, 1989(100)
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Known for

Diana Gibson and Lee Tracy in Behind the Headlines (1937)
Behind the Headlines
6.1
  • Naylor
  • 1937
Walter Brennan, Fay Bainter, Brenda Joyce, Hattie McDaniel, and John Payne in Maryland (1940)
Maryland
6.1
  • Veterinarian
  • 1940
Margot Grahame and Lee Tracy in Criminal Lawyer (1937)
Criminal Lawyer
5.8
  • William Walker
  • 1937
The Shadow (1954)
The Shadow
5.6
TV Movie
  • Commissioner Weston
  • 1954

Credits

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Actor

  • Keith Andes in Paradise Bay (1965)
    Paradise Bay
    5.5
    TV Series
    • Judge Grayson
    • 1965–1966
  • The Phil Silvers Show (1955)
    The Phil Silvers Show
    8.4
    TV Series
    • The Husband
    • Colonel O'Donnell
    • Brig. General Cummings
    • 1957–1959
  • Frontiers of Faith (1952)
    Frontiers of Faith
    6.6
    TV Series
    • 1958
  • Kraft Mystery Theatre (1947)
    Kraft Mystery Theatre
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Tom
    • 1948–1958
  • Armstrong Circle Theatre (1950)
    Armstrong Circle Theatre
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Sam Parker
    • 1950–1957
  • The Challenge
    5.8
    TV Movie
    • Mr. Harris
    • 1955
  • Gertrude Berg in The Goldbergs (1949)
    The Goldbergs
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Judge
    • 1955
  • Robert Montgomery Presents (1950)
    Robert Montgomery Presents
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Admiral
    • Senator Hall
    • 1952–1955
  • Appointment with Adventure (1955)
    Appointment with Adventure
    6.5
    TV Series
    • 1955
  • Justice (1954)
    Justice
    5.2
    TV Series
    • 1955
  • The Shadow (1954)
    The Shadow
    5.6
    TV Movie
    • Commissioner Weston
    • 1954
  • You Are There (1953)
    You Are There
    8.3
    TV Series
    • (as Frank Thomas)
    • 1954
  • Kraft Television Theatre (1953)
    Kraft Television Theatre
    6.9
    TV Series
    • 1954
  • Roscoe Karns in Rocky King, Detective (1950)
    Rocky King, Detective
    7.3
    TV Series
    • 1954
  • Ethel and Albert
    7.1
    TV Series
    • 1954

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Frank Thomas Sr.
  • Born
    • July 13, 1889
    • St. Joseph, Missouri, USA
  • Died
    • November 25, 1989
    • Tujunga, California, USA(cardiac arrest)
  • Spouse
    • Mona Bruns1920 - November 25, 1989 (his death, 1 child)
  • Children
    • Frankie Thomas
  • Other works
    Active on Broadway in the following productions:
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

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  • Trivia
    Father of Frankie Thomas.

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