Frank M. Thomas

Frank Marion Thomas (July 13, 1889 – November 25, 1989) was a distinguished American character actor known for his contributions to stage, film, and television. He lived a remarkable life alongside his wife, actress Mona Bruns, both reaching the incredible milestone of 100 years. Thomas passed away just one day before Mona's 90th birthday, and she continued to live for another 11 years. They had a son named Frankie Thomas.

Born to Jesse and Virginia Thomas, Frank made his Broadway debut in 1914. Over the decades, he secured numerous supporting roles in films from the 1930s through the 1970s, with some of his most notable works including We Who Are About To Die (1937), A Man to Remember (1938), A Shot In the Dark (1941), Desert Trail (1942), and No Place for a Lady (1943). His final appearance on screen was in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976).

In addition to his film career, Thomas was a familiar face on television from the 1950s through the 1970s. He also served as the president (Shepherd) of The Lambs from 1962 to 1963. At the height of his career, he was incredibly active, with a staggering 21 film appearances in the year 1937 alone.