Frankie Thomas
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Born:
Apr 09, 1921

Died:
May 11, 2006

Age: 85 Deceased

From:
New York, New York, USA

Department:
Acting

Total Credits: 20

Avg Rating: 6.4

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Frankie Thomas

Also known as: Frankie Thomas Jr., Frank M. Thomas Jr., Frank Thomas, Frank Marion Thomas Jr.

Biography

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Frank Marion Thomas Jr. (April 9, 1921 – May 11, 2006), credited as Frankie Thomas, was an American actor, author and bridge-strategy expert who played both lead and supporting roles on Broadway, in films, in post-World War II radio, and in early television. He was best known for his starring role in Tom Corbett, Space Cadet.

He was only 11 when he accompanied his mother to a casting office, where he stood in the background while his mother asked about possible openings in new Broadway shows. The agent replied, "I have nothing that suits you, Mona, but I can use the boy." Thomas wound up in a small part in Carry Nation (1932), where Jimmy Stewart was cast as a constable. Thomas appeared in six other Broadway plays between 1932 and 1936, including Little Ol' Boy with Burgess Meredith, Thunder on the Left, Wednesday's Child, The First Legion, Remember the Day, in which he appeared with his father, and Seen But Not Heard.

In Wednesday's Child he ...

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