Jameson Thomas

Born: 1888-03-24

Birthplace: St George Hanover Square, London, England, UK

Biography

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Jameson Thomas (born Thomas Roland Jameson; 24 March 1888 – 10 January 1939) was an English film actor. He appeared in 82 films between 1923 and 1939.

In 1929 he starred in Piccadilly opposite Anna May Wong. At the time, Piccadilly was not well received, but has since been recognised as one of the best films of the late British silent era.

Thomas moved to Hollywood, where he appeared in minor roles in various films until his death. He played "King" Westley, the fortune-hunting husband/fiancé of Claudette Colbert, in Frank Capra's comedy It Happened One Night.

Known For

It Happened One Night
The Invisible Man
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Charlie Chan in Egypt
The Scarlet Empress
Souls at Sea
One Hundred Men and a Girl
The Lives of a Bengal Lancer
The Farmer's Wife
Lady Luck

Top Movie Credits

The Invisible Man Hospital Doctor (uncredited)
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town Mr. Semple (uncredited)
Charlie Chan in Egypt Dr. Anton Racine
Souls at Sea Pelton (uncredited)
The Farmer's Wife Samuel Sweetland
Lady Luck Jack Conroy / Voice of announcer at racetrack