Tommy Coats was an American actor born on November 26, 1900, in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He is best known for his roles in The Phantom Rider (1946), Fugitive from Sonora (1943), and San Antone Ambush (1949). Tommy was married to Thelma L. Frith and passed away on June 6, 1954, in Jackson, Oregon, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Tommy Coats was married to Thelma L. Frith from May 6, 1922, until his death in 1954. Not much about his personal life is publicly known, but he shared a long bond with his wife. He spent most of his professional life in the entertainment industry, contributing significantly to the film world.
Death and Legacy
Tommy Coats died on June 6, 1954, in Jackson, Oregon, USA. His contribution to the film industry, especially in westerns, has left a lasting impact on audiences and filmmakers alike. Though not widely recognized today, his roles in classic films continue to be part of cinema history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Fargo Kid | 1940-12-06 | Banjo player |
| Fighting With Kit Carson | 1933-07-01 | Mystery Rider |
| Secret Valley | 1937-01-15 | Cowhand Shorty (uncredited) |
| The Phantom Rider | 1946-01-26 | Tim |
| Wild Mustang | 1935-10-21 | Henchman Smokey |
| The Man from Hell | 1934-08-28 | Card Player |
| Wyoming Outlaw | 1939-06-27 | Cowhand Shorty |
| King of the Royal Mounted | 1940-09-19 | Henchman Mike |
| Drums of Fu Manchu | 1940-03-15 | Dacoit 13 in Asia |
| San Antone Ambush | 1949-10-06 | Wheeler cohort – Joe |
| Grand Canyon Trail | 1948-11-04 | Henchman Bannister |
| The Old West | 1952-09-29 | Robber (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| Stagecoach Express | 1942-03-06 | Henchman Blackie |
| Young Bill Hickok | 1940-10-21 | Henchman |
| King of the Texas Rangers | 1941-10-03 | Rancho Thug |
| Call of the Rockies | 1944-07-14 | Henchman |
| Trail in’ West | 1936-09-04 | Barfly (uncredited) |
| Rocky Mountain Rangers | 1940-05-24 | Henchman |
| Geronimo | 1939-11-26 | Cpl. Coot |
| Sundown Trail | 1931-09-11 | Ranch Hand Tommy |
| Fugitive from Sonora | 1943-06-30 | Henchman Ed |
| In Old Cheyenne | 1941-04-04 | Townsman |
| Western Union | 1941-02-21 | Henchman |
| Nevada City | 1941-06-19 | Posse Rider |
| Man from Cheyenne | 1942-01-16 | Henchman |
| Sons of the Pioneers | 1942-07-02 | Henchman |
| Heart of the Golden West | 1942-11-16 | Rustler |
| Ridin’ Down the Canyon | 1942-12-30 | Henchman |
| Under Fiesta Stars | 1941-08-25 | Henchman |
| Idaho | 1943-03-10 | Henchman |
| Leather Burners | 1943-05-28 | Posse Rider |
| Riding Wild | 1935-06-28 | Cowhand (uncredited) |
| The Wyoming Bandit | 1949-07-15 | |
| Along Came Jones | 1945-07-19 | Stagecoach Passenger (uncredited) |