Jim Thorpe
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 22, 1887 in Prague, Indian Territory [now Oklahoma], USA
- Active Years
- 1932–1950 (19 Years)
- Total Credits
- 24 credits in database
Biography
Jim Thorpe works in acting. Born May 22, 1887 in Prague, Indian Territory [now Oklahoma], USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- King Kong (1933) as Native Dancer (uncredited)
- They Died with Their Boots On (1941) as Indian (uncredited)
- White Heat (1949) as Big Convict (uncredited)
- Start Cheering (1938) as Head Linesman
- Captain Blood (1935) as Pirate (uncredited)
- Meet John Doe (1941) as Extra (uncredited)
- Wagon Master (1950) as Navajo Indian
- Road to Utopia (1946) as Collins (uncredited)
- Behold My Wife! (1934) as Indian Chief (uncredited)
- Barbary Coast (1935) as Janitor (uncredited)
- Wild Horse Mesa (1932) as Indian Chief
- She (1935) as Captain of the Guards (uncredited)
- One Run Elmer (1935) as Second baseman (uncredited)
- Treachery Rides the Range (1936) as Chief Red Smoke
- It's in the Air (1935) as Indian Father (uncredited)
- The Dark Horse (1932) as Blackfeet Indian Chief
- The Last Days of Pompeii (1935) as Spectator Tossing Coins (uncredited)
- Big City (1937) as Jim Thorpe
- Air Mail (1932) as Indian (uncredited)
- Sutter's Gold (1936) as Man
- Moonlight on the Prairie (1935) as Henchman
- Wanderer of the Wasteland (1935) as Charlie Jim
- The Red Rider (1934) as Bill Abel, Portos Henchman
- Off His Base (1932) as Jim Thorpe
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jim Thorpe best known for?
Jim Thorpe is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including King Kong (1933), White Heat (1949), Meet John Doe (1941), Wagon Master (1950).
When and where was Jim Thorpe born?
Jim Thorpe was born on May 22, 1887 in Prague, Indian Territory [now Oklahoma], USA.
How many credits does Jim Thorpe have?
Jim Thorpe has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1932 to 1950.
What is Jim Thorpe's background in cinema and television?
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia James Francis Thorpe (Sac and Fox (Sauk): Wa-Tho-Huk, translated as "Bright Path"; May 22 or 28, 1887 – March 28, 1953) was an American athlete and Olympic gold medalist. A member of the Sac and Fox Nation, Thorpe became the first Native American to win a gold medal for the United...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- White Heat (1949) as Big Convict (uncredited) — aged about 62
- King Kong (1933) as Native Dancer (uncredited) — aged about 46
- Meet John Doe (1941) as Extra (uncredited) — aged about 54
- Road to Utopia (1946) as Collins (uncredited) — aged about 59
- Wagon Master (1950) as Navajo Indian — aged about 63
- She (1935) as Captain of the Guards (uncredited) — aged about 48
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