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Tom Dempsey

Known For
Acting
Born
January 20, 1868 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Active Years
1922–1940 (19 Years)
Total Credits
18 credits in database
Acting Born Jan 20, 1868 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 18 credits
18
Total Credits
1922–1940
19 Years Career Span
1
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Tom Dempsey works in acting. Born January 20, 1868 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Archytele tracks 18 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

City Lights

as Boxer (uncredited)

Frequent co-stars

Charlie Chaplin 1 shared title
Virginia Cherrill 1 shared title
Florence Lee 1 shared title
Harry Myers 1 shared title
Al Ernest Garcia 1 shared title
Hank Mann 1 shared title
Albert Austin 1 shared title
Eddie Baker 1 shared title
Henry Bergman 1 shared title
Buster Brodie 1 shared title

Career timeline

A Trailer Tragedy
Maid to Order
Love on a Budget
The Peppery Salt
Elmer and Elsie
Tied for LifeToo Many Highballs
The Candid Camera
City LightsIn Conference
Radio Kisses
His Angel ChildDangerous FemalesHappy HeelsTurn Him Loose
Love's Young Scream
Cold FeetFair Enough

Full Filmography

18 titles
  • City Lights (1931) as Boxer (uncredited)
  • Love on a Budget (1938) as Townsman
  • Tied for Life (1933) as Train passenger
  • Too Many Highballs (1933) as 1st Traffic Cop
  • Maid to Order (1939)
  • In Conference (1931) as O'Hara - Studio Manager
  • Elmer and Elsie (1934) as Joe
  • Cold Feet (1922) as Third Wolf
  • Advertisement
  • A Trailer Tragedy (1940) as Carl Kruger
  • The Candid Camera (1932) as Police Sergeant (uncredited)
  • His Angel Child (1929)
  • The Peppery Salt (1936) as Telegram Messenger
  • Radio Kisses (1930)
  • Dangerous Females (1929)
  • Love's Young Scream (1928)
  • Happy Heels (1929)
  • Turn Him Loose (1929)
  • Fair Enough (1922) as The Chief of Police

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Tom Dempsey best known for?

Tom Dempsey is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including City Lights (1931).

When and where was Tom Dempsey born?

Tom Dempsey was born on January 20, 1868 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

How many credits does Tom Dempsey have?

Tom Dempsey has accumulated over 18 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1922 to 1940.

What is Tom Dempsey's background in cinema and television?

Tom Dempsey was born on January 20, 1868 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA as Thomas Dempsey. He was an actor, known for Elmer and Elsie (1934), The Bush Leaguer (1927) and The Singing Plumber (1932). He died on October 6, 1947 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Tom Dempsey by the numbers

18credits
18films
0TV series
1922–1940active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • City Lights (1931) as Boxer (uncredited) — aged about 63

Full filmography (18) Born on January 20

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