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Acting

Frankie Thomas

Born
Apr 9, 1921 · Aged 85
Died
May 11, 2006
Place of birth
New York, New York, USA
Gender
Male
Movie credits
17
TV credits
3
Also known as (4)
  • Frankie Thomas Jr.
  • Frank M. Thomas Jr.
  • Frank Thomas
  • Frank Marion Thomas Jr.

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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…