Robert Homans
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| File:Actor Robert E Homans.jpg in Unexpected Uncle (1941) | |
| Born | November 8, 1877 Malden, Massachusetts, United States |
| Died | July 28, 1947 (aged 69) Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1917-1946 |
| Spouse | Agnes Mary Josephine Mellon (1888-1944) 1 child |
Robert Edward Homans (November 8, 1877 – July 28, 1947) was an American actor who entered films in 1923 after a lengthy stage career.[1][2]
Life and career
Robert Homans was born November 8, 1877, in Malden, Massachusetts.[3] Although he studied medicine for three years after his college graduation, a 1906 newspaper article noted that "the 'stage bee' got into his bonnet and nothing would do but that he become an actor."[4] His Broadway credits include The Blue Bird (1910), The Blue Envelope (1915), Johnny, Get Your Gun (1916) and Like a King (1921).[5][6]
His screen debut came in Madame Sherry. He appeared in some 400 films between 1917 and 1946.[3] Homans died in Los Angeles, California on July 28, 1947, from a heart attack.[3][5]
Personal life
On April 18, 1909, Homans married Agnes J. Mellon in San Francisco.[7] (Another source gives his wife's name as Agnes Maynard.)[8]
Selected filmography
- Madame Sherry (1917) as Minor Role
- Legally Dead (1923) as Detective Powell
- The Breathless Moment (1924) as Detective Quinn
- Dark Stairways (1924) as 'Dippy' Blake
- Wolves of the North (1924) as Simon Blake
- Border Justice (1925) as Robert Maitland
- Fighting with Buffalo Bill (1926) as Caleb Crosby
- College Days (1926) as Mr. Gordon
- The Silent Power (1926) as David Webster
- The Bandit Buster (1926) as Romeo
- Heroes of the Night (1927) as "Bull" Corrigan
- The Galloping Gobs (1927) as The banker
- The Princess from Hoboken (1927) as McCoy
- The Fightin' Comeback (1927) as Sheriff Beasley
- The Silent Avenger (1927) as Steven Gilmore
- The Prairie King (1927) as Jim Gardner
- Mountains of Manhattan (1927) as 'Big Bill' Wright
- Fast and Furious (1927) as Doctor
- Pals in Peril (1927) as Sheriff Kipp
- Range Courage (1927) as Pop Gallagher
- Ride 'em High (1927) as Rufus Allen
- Obey Your Husband (1928) as Stephens
- The Masked Angel (1928) as Detective Bives
- Guardians of the Wild (1928) as John Warren
- Burning the Wind (1929) as Richard Gordon Sr
- Blindfold (1928) as Captain Jenkins
- Fury of the Wild (1929) as Matt Roark
- Coquette (1929) as Court Bailiff (uncredited)
- The Valiant (1929) as Newspaper Printer (uncredited)
- Smiling Irish Eyes (1929) as Shamus O'Connor
- The Isle of Lost Ships (1929) as Mr. Burke
- Playing Around (1930) as Pirate's Den Waiter (uncredited)
- Son of the Gods (1930) as Dugan (uncredited)
- Alias French Gertie (1930) as Prison Warden (uncredited)
- Born Reckless (1930) as Policeman (uncredited)
- Ladies Love Brutes (1930) as Cop (uncredited)
- Trigger Tricks (1930) as Thomas Kingston
- For the Defense (1930) as Lineup Lieutenant (uncredited)
- The Thoroughbred (1930) as Riley
- Spurs (1930) as Dad Merril
- Abraham Lincoln (1930) as A Senator - One of Lincoln's Advisors (uncredited)
- Check and Double Check (1930) as Mason (uncredited)
- Extravagance (1930) as Process Server (uncredited)
- The Silver Horde (1930) as Servant (uncredited)
- The Lottery Bride (1930) as Miner (uncredited)
- The Concentratin' Kid (1930) as C.C. Stile
- The Widow from Chicago (1930) as Detective (uncredited)
- The Drums of Jeopardy (1931) as Detective (uncredited)
- The Lightning Flyer (1931) as John Nelson
- Clearing the Range (1931) as Dad Moran
- City Streets (1931) as Police Inspector
- The Public Enemy (1931) as Officer Pat Burke (uncredited)
- The Lawyer's Secret (1931) as Chief of Police (uncredited)
- The Black Camel (1931) as Chief of Police (uncredited)
- Alias – the Bad Man (1931) as Silas Warner
- Silence (1931) as Tim - Detective
- 24 Hours (1931) as Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
- The One Way Trail (1931) as George Beck
- Consolation Marriage (1931) as Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
- Branded Men (1931) as Chairman
- Son of Oklahoma (1932) as John Clayton - aka Silent Jack Clay
- The Public Pays (1936) as Cop (uncredited)
- The Plough and the Stars (1936) as Timmy the Barman
- Penrod and Sam (1937) as Sheriff (uncredited)
- Black Legion (1937) as Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)
- The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (1938) as Lt. Johnson
- Heart of the North (1938) as Boat Captain Ashman
- The Oklahoma Kid (1939) as a Bartender (uncredited)
- The Grapes of Wrath (1940) as Spencer
- The Gang's All Here (1941) as Pop Wallace
- Out of the Fog (1941) as Officer Magruder
- The Lone Star Ranger (1942)
- Night Monster (1942) as Constable Cap Beggs
- She Has What It Takes (1943) as Captain Pat O'Neal
- Rogues' Gallery (1944) as Police Lieutenant Daniel O'Day
- The Merry Monahans (1944) as a Policeman
- Our Hearts Were Growing Up (1946) as Doorman (uncredited)
- Earl Carroll Sketchbook (1946) as Pop Edgar
- No Leave, No Love (1946) as Railroad Ticket-Taker (uncredited)
References
- ^ "Robert E. Homans". BFI.
- ^ Hal Erickson. "Robert E. Homans - Biography, Movie Highlights and Photos - AllMovie". AllMovie.
- ^ a b c Katchmer, George A. (2002). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland. p. 167. ISBN 9781476609058. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
- ^ "Burbank's New Heavy Man Is Handsome, Young and Athletic". Los Angeles Herald. California, Los Angeles. January 18, 1906. p. 6. Retrieved January 12, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b The Broadway League. "Robert E. Homans". Internet Broadway Database.
- ^ "("Robert E. Homans" search results)". Playbill Vault. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
- ^ Guernsey, Glen (March 12, 1910). "News of the Day On Old Broadway". The Evening Statesman. Washington, Walla Walla. p. 2. Retrieved January 12, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The Theaters". Los Angeles Herald. California, Los Angeles. May 5, 1909. p. 8. Retrieved January 13, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
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