Thomas Chalmers was an American actor who is best known for The Spellbinder, The Outrage, and The Knife. He had a rich career in both stage and film, beginning as a prominent baritone with the Metropolitan Opera.
Personal and Family Life
Born on October 20, 1884, in New York City, Thomas Chalmers was the son of Thomas Chalmers and Sophia A. De Baun. He was married to Vilma Fiorelli and they had two children together. Chalmers was not only an actor but also had a background in opera, performing with the Metropolitan Opera from 1913 to 1921.
Death and Legacy
Thomas Chalmers passed away on June 12, 1966, in Greenwich, Connecticut. His contributions to both theater and film left a lasting impact, and he is remembered for his diverse roles and rich baritone voice.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Outrage | 1964-10-07 | Judge |
| All the Way Home | 1963-10-17 | Joel |
| Romanoff and Juliet | 1961-06-08 | Chief Executive |
| The Plow That Broke the Plains | 1936-05-10 | Narrator (voice) |
| The River | 1938-02-04 | Narrator (Voice) |
| Three Plays by Tennessee Williams | 1958-04-15 | Charlie Colton (Segment “The Last of My Solid Gold Watches”) |
| The Farmer’s Daughter | 1962-01-14 | Johnson |
| The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus | 1952-12-22 | King Herod |
| Puritan Passions | 1923-09-09 | The Minister |
| La ragazza del palio | 1957-12-20 | |
| American Frontier | 1953-01-01 | Narrator (voice) |
| Raíces de felicidad | 1953-01-01 | Narrator |
| New Americans | 1944-01-01 | Narrator |