Evan Thomas was an American actor who is best known for The Girl from Maxim’s, Lady Windermere’s Fan, and Mrs. Dane’s Defence. Born on February 17, 1891, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, he had a notable career in film and television. He passed away in 1982 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, UK.
Personal and Family Life
Evan Thomas was married to Sylvia Leslie from 1922 until their divorce in 1940. Not much is widely known about his personal life, but it is clear that his professional career spanned several decades and included various significant roles in theatre and film.
Death and Legacy
Evan Thomas died in 1982, leaving behind a legacy as a talented actor who made considerable contributions to early cinema. His performances in films like The Girl from Maxim’s and Lady Windermere’s Fan earned him recognition and respect in the film industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Arrest Bulldog Drummond | 1938-11-25 | Smith |
| Lend Me Your Husband | 1935-01-12 | Tony |
| The High Command | 1937-08-23 | Chief Justice |
| Ask Beccles | 1933-01-01 | Sir Frederick Boyne |
| Bulldog Drummond in Africa | 1938-08-05 | Sergeant |
| O.H.M.S. | 1937-01-01 | General |
| For Valour | 1937-03-16 | Prison Governor |
| Inside the Lines | 1930-07-05 | Major Bishop |
| The Little Princess | 1939-03-17 | Doctor |
| Drums of Fu Manchu | 1940-03-15 | Maj. Carlton |
| Kidnapped | 1938-05-27 | Sergeant |
| British Intelligence | 1939-11-10 | Maj. Andrews |
| North West Mounted Police | 1940-10-22 | Capt. Gower |
| Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc. | 1941-12-27 | Plant Heavy 9 |
| Lady Windermere’s Fan | 1916-07-01 | Cecil Graham |
| The Royal Mounted Patrol | 1941-11-13 | Commander |
| Warned Off | 1930-07-01 | Colonel Cornwallis |
| Tin Gods | 1932-07-25 | Robert Staveley |
| Women Who Play | 1932-03-01 | Willie |
| The Buccaneer | 1938-02-04 | Sir Harry Smith |
| Lord Jeff | 1938-06-17 | Captain Wilson |
| Tomorrow Is Forever | 1946-02-20 | Ship’s Doctor |
| If I Were King | 1938-09-28 | Officer |
| Bulldog Drummond’s Peril | 1938-03-18 | Constable |
| Frenchman’s Creek | 1944-09-20 | Robert Penrose (uncredited) |
| Kitty | 1945-10-16 | Chaplain (uncredited) |
| Children Galore | 1955-02-01 | Lord Redscarfe |
| Mrs. Dane’s Defence | 1933-11-30 | James Risby |
| The Girl from Maxim’s | 1933-08-22 | Lieutenant Corrignon |
| The Blonde from Singapore | 1941-10-15 | |
| Wisp o’ the Woods | 1919-08-01 | Richard Blake |
| My Name Is Julia Ross | 1945-11-08 | Dr. Keller (uncredited) |
| Our Hearts Were Young and Gay | 1944-11-02 | Bus Driver (uncredited) |
| The Saint | 1962-10-04 | Dr. Beamish |