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Frankie Thomas (I) (1921–2006)

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This one-time wiry, curly-haired juvenile actor of 30s Depression era films grabbed major focus toward the end of his acting career as 50s space hero Tom Corbett on the smaller screen, then moved away from the limelight finally seeing his future in the cards. He was born Frank M. Thomas, Jr. on April 9... See full bio »

Born:

Frank M. Thomas
in New York City, New York, USA

Died:

(age 85) in Los Angeles, California, USA
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1958 The Phil Silvers Show (TV series)
Freddie - Seaman at Bar 'In the Chips'
– Bilko Joins the Navy (1958) … Freddie - Seaman at Bar 'In the Chips'
 
1951-1955 Tom Corbett, Space Cadet (TV series)
Tom Corbett
– The Final Test (1955) … Tom Corbett
– Comet of Danger (1955) … Tom Corbett
– Space Blindess (1955) … Tom Corbett
– Fight for Survival (1955) … Tom Corbett
– The Stowaway (1955) … Tom Corbett
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1954 First Love (TV series)
Chris
 
1951 Pulitzer Prize Playhouse (TV series)
– Valley Forge (1951) (as Frank Thomas)
 
1950 The Clock (TV series)
– Rumble in Manhattan (1950)
 
1950 The Ford Theatre Hour (TV series)
– Father Malachy's Miracle (1950) (as Frank Thomas)
 
1950 Escape (TV series)
Bellhop
– The Bellhop Story (1950) … Bellhop (as Frankie Thomas Jr.)
 
1949 One Man's Family (TV series)
Cliff Barbour #1 (1949) (as Frank Thomas Jr.)
 
1949 Suspense (TV series)
Art
– Dr. Violet (1949) … Art (as Frank Thomas Jr.)
 
1949 Volume One (TV series)
Bellhop
– The Bellhop's Story (1949) … Bellhop (as Frankie Thomas Jr.)
 
1949 A Woman to Remember (TV series)
Charley Anderson
 
1947 The Borden Show (TV series)
– A French Dilemma (1947)
 
1942 The Major and the Minor
Cadet Osborne
 
1942 Always in My Heart
Martin 'Marty' Scott
 
1941 Flying Cadets
Newton R. Adams/Ames
 
1941 One Foot in Heaven
Hartzell Spence at Age 18
 
1939 Invisible Stripes
Tommy
 
1939 Dead End Kids at Military School
Cadet Lt. 'Murph' Murphy
 
1939 Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase
Ted Nickerson
 
1939 The Angels Wash Their Faces
Gabe Ryan
 
1939 Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter
Ted Nickerson
 
1939 Code of the Streets
Bob Lewis
 
1939 Nancy Drew... Reporter
Ted Nickerson (as Frank Thomas Jr.)
 
1938 Nancy Drew -- Detective
Theodore 'Ted' Nickerson
 
1938 Little Tough Guys in Society
Danny
 
1938 Boys Town
Freddie Fuller
 
1937 Tim Tyler's Luck
Tim Tyler
 
1935 A Dog of Flanders
Nello Daas
 
1934 Wednesday's Child
Bobby Phillips
 
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1942 Always in My Heart (performer: "Chopsticks" - uncredited, "Happy Birthday to You" 1893 - uncredited)
 
1939 Nancy Drew... Reporter (performer: "Nursery Rhyme Medley" - uncredited)
 
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1950 Tom Corbett, Space Cadet (TV series)
– The Mystery of Alkar (written by / as Frank Thomas)
 
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1997 TV Guide Looks at Science Fiction (TV documentary)
Himself
 
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1998 The Mercurian Invasion (video)
Cadet Tom Corbett
 
1980 They Went to the Stars (TV documentary)
Commander Tom Corbett
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Thunder on the Left (1933). Fantasy. Written by Jean Ferguson Black. Based on the novel by Christopher Morley. Directed by Anton Bundsmann. Maxine Elliott's Theatre: 31 Oct 1933- Nov 1933 (closing date unknown/31 performances). Cast: Hortense Alden (as "Joyce Clyde"), Eleanor Audley (as "Ruth Brook")... See more »

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Alternate Names:

Frankie Thomas Jr. | Frank Thomas Jr. | Frank Thomas
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Personal Quote:

I have no regrets. I got all the breaks I had coming. I consider myself to have been very lucky during my career, especially in knowing when to leave it. I smile when I think of those years but I've never missed any part of acting. See more »

Trivia:

He was scheduled to be a special guest at the 2006 Worldcon in Los Angeles (LA Con IV) but died before the convention was held. See more »

Star Sign:

Aries