Biography
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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.
Filmography
Cast Credits

The Shadow
Character: Commissioner Weston
MOVIE • 1954
Horace Mann's Miracle
Character: Horace
MOVIE • 1953

Hallmark Hall of Fame
Character:
TV • 1951

The Sleeping City
Character: Police Lt. Lally (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1950

Robert Montgomery Presents
Character:
TV • 1950

Martin Kane, Private Eye
Character:
TV • 1949

Lights Out
Character:
TV • 1949
The Clock
Character:
TV • 1949

The Philco Television Playhouse
Character: Marley's Ghost
TV • 1948

Doctor in Industry: The Story of Kennethh W. Randall, M.D.
Character: John Randall
MOVIE • 1946

Hello, Frisco, Hello
Character: Auctioneer
MOVIE • 1943

No Place for a Lady
Character: Webley, club owner
MOVIE • 1943

Mountain Rhythm
Character: Dr. Elihu Prindle
MOVIE • 1943

Eyes in the Night
Character: Police Lieutenant (Uncredited)
MOVIE • 1942

Sunset Serenade
Character: Clifford Sheldon
MOVIE • 1942

Apache Trail
Character: Maj. Lowden
MOVIE • 1942

The Postman Didn't Ring
Character: Prosecutor
MOVIE • 1942

A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen
Character: Capt. H.T. Daley
MOVIE • 1942

Sunset on the Desert
Character: Judge Alvin Kirby
MOVIE • 1942

Obliging Young Lady
Character: Bill Keenan - Editor (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1942