Frank M. Thomas was an American actor who is best known for his roles in “Behind the Headlines,” “Criminal Lawyer,” and “The Philco Television Playhouse.”
Personal and Family Life
Frank M. Thomas was born on July 13, 1889, in St. Joseph, Missouri. He was married to Mona Bruns from 1920 until his death in 1989, and they had one child together, named Frankie Thomas. Both he and Mona lived to reach the age of 100.
Death and Legacy
Frank M. Thomas passed away on November 25, 1989, in Tujunga, California, due to cardiac arrest. He left a legacy in the acting community, known for his various contributions to film and television throughout his long career.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Reap the Wild Wind | 1942-03-26 | Dr. Jepson |
| A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen | 1942-05-07 | Capt. H.T. Daley |
| Dangerously They Live | 1941-12-24 | Ralph Bryan |
| Brigham Young | 1940-09-27 | Hubert Crum |
| They Made Her a Spy | 1939-04-14 | Col. John Shaw |
| Without Orders | 1936-10-22 | Arthur Trueman |
| Sunset on the Desert | 1942-04-01 | Judge Alvin Kirby |
| Scandal Sheet | 1939-10-16 | District Attorney |
| The Mysterious Miss X | 1939-01-10 | District Attorney Al Ross |
| Society Lawyer | 1939-03-21 | Lt. Stevens |
| Grand Jury | 1936-08-07 | John Taylor |
| Racing Lady | 1937-01-12 | Bradford |
| The Rookie Cop | 1939-04-28 | Police Chief Gordon H. Lane |
| Wednesday’s Child | 1934-10-26 | Attorney for Mr. Phillips |
| Behind The Headlines | 1937-05-14 | Naylor |
| Criminal Lawyer | 1937-01-29 | William Walker |
| They All Come Out | 1939-08-04 | Superintendent – Chillicothe |
| Burn ‘Em Up O’Connor | 1939-01-13 | Jim Nixon |
| Go Chase Yourself | 1938-04-22 | Police Chief |
| Mr. Doodle Kicks Off | 1938-10-07 | Coach Hammond |
| Disbarred | 1939-01-06 | Dist. Atty. G.H. Blanchard |
| Life with Henry | 1941-01-23 | Joe Nye |
| Law of the Underworld | 1938-05-06 | Police Captain Gargan |