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

The Invisible Man
It Happened One Night
Jungle Woman
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
The Lives of a Bengal Lancer
The Scarlet Empress
The Farmer's Wife
The Phantom President
Piccadilly
Bombay Mail

Top Movie Credits

The Invisible Man Hospital Doctor (uncredited)
Jungle Woman Stephen Mardyke
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town Mr. Semple (uncredited)
The Farmer's Wife Samuel Sweetland
Piccadilly Valentine Wilmot
Bombay Mail Capt. Gerald Worthing