Thomas Flynn was an American actor who is best known for Dixieland, Mother Love and the Law, and Subterfuge. He began his acting career in the early 20th century and featured in numerous silent films.
Personal and Family Life
Thomas Flynn was born around 1852 and married Alice Sharpley. Details about his early life and family background are limited. He was noted for being an older actor of his time and possibly had a son named Tommy Flynn, who was also an actor.
Career
Flynn had a notable career in the early days of cinema, appearing in many short films produced by Selig. Some of his standout roles include performances in Dixieland and Mother Love and the Law. His work spanned from at least 1912 to 1917, during a time of significant change in the film industry.
Death and Legacy
Thomas Flynn passed away on February 23, 1926, in New York City, New York, USA. His contributions to early cinema were overshadowed by the later developments in film, but he remains a part of the history of American acting in silent films.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | Dixieland | Henry Clay |
| 1917 | Mother Love and the Law | George Straight |
| 1912 | Subterfuge | Unknown |
| 1914 | When the Clock Went Wrong | Short |
| 1914 | The Estrangement | Short |
| 1914 | The Seymour Son | Short |
| 1914 | Music Hath Charms – Not | Short |
| 1914 | The Cynic | Short |
| 1913 | The Invisible Government | 2nd Politician |
| 1913 | The Adventures of a Watch; or, Time Flies and Comes Back | Old Mr. Morton – Homer’s Uncle |
| 1913 | Granny’s Old Armchair | Hy Green |
| 1913 | Sweeney’s Dream | Member of the Cabinet |
| 1913 | The Ex-Convict | Role unknown |
| 1913 | The Clubman | Role unknown |
| 1913 | Sweeney and the Million | Role unknown |
| 1913 | The Cowboy Editor | Role unknown |
| 1913 | The Town Poet | as Tommy Flynn |
| 1912 | The Lost Inheritance | Young Sawyer |