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Kenneth Thomson

Known For
Acting
Born
January 6, 1899 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Died
January 26, 1967
Active Years
1926–1980 (55 Years)
Total Credits
59 credits in database
Acting Born Jan 6, 1899 Died Jan 26, 1967 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA 59 credits
59
Total Credits
1926–1980
55 Years Career Span
5
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Kenneth Thomson works in acting. Born January 6, 1899 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Died January 26, 1967. Archytele tracks 59 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Thirteen Women

as Mr. Cousins (uncredited)

Dragon Collection

as Jim Kennedy
Film

Just Imagine

as MT-3

Ryan Trahan: 50 States in 50 Days

as Joe Hardy
Film

The King of Kings

as Lazarus

Frequent co-stars

El Brendel 1 shared title
Maureen O'Sullivan 1 shared title
John Garrick 1 shared title
Marjorie White 1 shared title
Frank Albertson 1 shared title
Hobart Bosworth 1 shared title
Mischa Auer 1 shared title
George Irving 1 shared title
Joyzelle Joyner 1 shared title
Ivan Linow 1 shared title

Career timeline

Rivals of the Dragon
Show-Business at War
Jim Hanvey, Detective
Blackmailer
Behind the Green LightsHop-a-long CassidyWhispering Smith Speaks
Many Happy ReturnsCross StreetsBehold My Wife!In Old Santa FeChange of Heart
The Little GiantJungle BrideSon of a SailorHold Me TightFemale
Thirteen WomenThe Famous Ferguson CaseBy Whose Hand?Man WantedMovie Crazy
Woman HungryMurder at MidnightThe Bride's Mistake
Just ImagineThe Doorway to HellWild CompanySweet MamaSweethearts on Parade
The Broadway MelodySay It with SongsThe Girl from HavanaThe Veiled WomanThe Careless Age
The Street of IllusionThe Secret Hour
The King of KingsTurkish DelightMan BaitWhite GoldAlmost Human
Risky BusinessCorporal Kate

Full Filmography

59 titles
  • Rivals of the Dragon (1980)
  • Show-Business at War (1943) as Self
  • Jim Hanvey, Detective (1937) as W. B. Elwood
  • Blackmailer (1936) as Mr. Porter
  • Behind the Green Lights (1935) as Charles T. 'Ritzy' Conrad
  • Hop-a-long Cassidy (1935) as Jack Anthony
  • Whispering Smith Speaks (1935) as J. Wesley Hunt
  • Many Happy Returns (1934) as Motion Picture Director
  • Advertisement
  • Cross Streets (1934) as Mort Talbot
  • Behold My Wife! (1934) as Jim Curson
  • In Old Santa Fe (1934) as Matt Korber - alias Mr. Chandler
  • Change of Heart (1934) as Howard Jackson
  • The Hollywood Gad-About (1934) as Self (uncredited)
  • The Little Giant (1933) as John Stanley
  • Jungle Bride (1933) as John Franklin
  • Son of a Sailor (1933) as Williams
  • Hold Me Tight (1933) as Dolan
  • Female (1933) as Red
  • From Headquarters (1933) as Gordon Bates
  • Daring Daughters (1933) as Alan Preston
  • Thirteen Women (1932) as Mr. Cousins (uncredited)
  • The Famous Ferguson Case (1932) as Bob Parks
  • By Whose Hand? (1932) as Chambers
  • Man Wanted (1932) as Fred Ames
  • Movie Crazy (1932) as Vance
  • Fast Life (1932) as Mr. Williams
  • Lawyer Man (1932) as Dr. Frank Gresham (uncredited)
  • 70,000 Witnesses (1932) as Dr. Collins
  • Young Onions (1932) as Pete Boyle
  • Her Mad Night (1932) as Schuyler Durkin
  • Woman Hungry (1931) as Leonard Temple
  • Murder at Midnight (1931) as Jim Kennedy
  • The Bride's Mistake (1931) as George Reynolds
  • Just Imagine (1930) as MT-3
  • The Doorway to Hell (1930) as Captain of Academy
  • Wild Company (1930) as Joe Hardy
  • Sweet Mama (1930) as Joe Palmer
  • Sweethearts on Parade (1930) as Hendricks
  • A Notorious Affair (1930) as Dr. Alan Pomeroy
  • Children of Pleasure (1930) as Rod Peck
  • The Other Tomorrow (1930) as Nort Larrison (as Kenneth Thompson)
  • Reno (1930) as Richard Belden
  • He Trumped Her Ace (1930) as George Wilson
  • Lawful Larceny (1930) as Andrew Dorsey
  • The Broadway Melody (1929) as Jock Warriner (uncredited)
  • Say It with Songs (1929) as Arthur Phillips
  • The Girl from Havana (1929) as William Dane
  • The Veiled Woman (1929) as Dr. Donald Ross
  • The Careless Age (1929) as Owen
  • The Bellamy Trial (1929) as Stephen Bellamy
  • The Street of Illusion (1928) as Curtis Drake
  • The Secret Hour (1928) as Joe
  • The King of Kings (1927) as Lazarus
  • Turkish Delight (1927) as Donald Sims
  • Man Bait (1927) as Gerald Sanford
  • White Gold (1927) as Alec Carson
  • Almost Human (1927) as John Livingston
  • Risky Business (1926) as Ted Pyncheon
  • Corporal Kate (1926) as Jack

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Kenneth Thomson best known for?

Kenneth Thomson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Thirteen Women (1932), Dragon Collection (2014), Just Imagine (1930), Ryan Trahan: 50 States in 50 Days (2025).

When and where was Kenneth Thomson born?

Kenneth Thomson was born on January 6, 1899 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. They passed away on January 26, 1967.

How many credits does Kenneth Thomson have?

Kenneth Thomson has accumulated over 59 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1926 to 1980.

What is Kenneth Thomson's background in cinema and television?

Charles Kenneth Thomson (January 7, 1899 – January 26, 1967) was an American character actor active during the silent and early sound film eras. Born in Pittsburgh, Thomson along with his wife Alden Gay were founding members of the Screen Actors Guild. The group was founded after meetings held at the Thomsons' home dur...

Kenneth Thomson by the numbers

59credits
59films
0TV series
1926–1980active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (59) Born on January 6 In memoriam 1967

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