Robert Edward Homans[1] (November 8, 1877 – July 28, 1947) was an American actor who entered films in 1923 after a lengthy stage career.[2]
Robert Homans | |
|---|---|
 Homans in 1918 | |
| Born | Robert Edward Homans November 8, 1877 |
| Died | July 28, 1947 (aged 69) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1917–1946 |
| Spouse |
Agnes Mary Josephine Mellon
(m. 1909; died 1944) |
| Children | 1 |
Life and career
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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]
On April 18, 1909, Homans married Agnes J. Mellon in San Francisco.[7] Another source gives his wife's name as Agnes Maynard.[8]
Homans died in Los Angeles, California on July 28, 1947, from a heart attack.[3][5]
Filmography
edit- Madame Sherry (1917) as Minor Role
- Legally Dead (1923) as Detective Powell
- Dark Stairways (1924) as Detective Quinn
- The Breathless Moment (1924) as 'Dippy' Blake
- The Bandit Buster (1926) as Romeo
- College Days (1926) as Mr. Gordon
- The Silent Power (1926) as David Webster
- Ride 'em High (1927) as Rufus Allen
- Range Courage (1927) as Pop Gallagher
- The Prairie King (1927) as Jim Gardner
- Pals in Peril (1927) as Sheriff Kipp
- Mountains of Manhattan (1927) as Big Bill Wright
- Fast and Furious (1927) as Doctor
- Coquette (1929) as Court Bailiff (uncredited)
- The Valiant (1929) as Newspaper Printer (uncredited)
- The Isle of Lost Ships (1929) as Mr. Burke
- The Thoroughbred (1930) as Riley
- Born Reckless (1930) as Policeman (uncredited)
- For the Defense (1930) as Lineup Lieutenant (uncredited)
- Abraham Lincoln (1930) as Senator (uncredited)
- The Public Enemy (1931) as Officer Pat Burke (uncredited)
- The Lightning Flyer (1931) as John Nelson
- The Drums of Jeopardy (1931) as Detective
- The Black Camel (1931) as Chief of Police (uncredited)
- Pack Up Your Troubles (1932) as Detective (uncredited)
- If I Had a Million (1932) as Detective (uncredited)
- She Done Him Wrong (1933) as Doheney
- Hallelujah, I'm a Bum (1933) as Cop (uncredited)
- Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933) as Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
- Tugboat Annie (1933) as Old Salt on Schooner (uncredited)
- One Sunday Afternoon (1933) as Officer Charlie Brown (uncredited)
- Blood Money (1933) as Detective Posing as Drunk (uncredited)
- Lady Killer (1933) as Jailer (uncredited)
- Jimmy the Gent (1934) as Paddy - Irish Cop (uncredited)
- The Thin Man (1934) as Billy the Detective (uncredited)
- The Key (1934) as Patrick the Bartender (uncredited)
- The Lemon Drop Kid (1934) as Sheriff (uncredited)
- The Whole Town's Talking (1935) as Detective (uncredited)
- The Informer (1935) as Detractor (uncredited)
- Steamboat Round the Bend (1935) as Race Official (uncredited)
- She Married Her Boss (1935) as Detective (uncredited)
- Suicide Squad (1935) as Captain Tim O'Connor
- Barbary Coast (1935) as Fogged-in Ship's Captain (uncredited)
- The Prisoner of Shark Island (1936) as Sergeant (uncredited)
- Her Master's Voice (1936) as Stationmaster (uncredited)
- Fury (1936) as Incoming Watchman (uncredited)
- Mary of Scotland (1936) as Jailer (uncredited)
- Charlie Chan at the Race Track (1936) as Judge (uncredited)
- Come and Get It (1936) as Cookie (uncredited)
- The Plough and the Stars (1936) as Barman
- Black Legion (1937) as Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)
- A Star Is Born (1937) as Bailiff (uncredited)
- Parnell (1937) as Irish Cop in New York (uncredited)
- Dead End (1937) as Policeman on Morning Beat (uncredited)
- Stella Dallas (1937) as Policeman Outside Wedding (uncredited)
- Gold Is Where You Find It (1938) as Miner Grogan (uncredited)
- Angels with Dirty Faces (1938) as Policeman (uncredited)
- Stagecoach (1939) as Ed - Editor (uncredited)
- Dodge City (1939) as Mail Clerk (uncredited)
- Union Pacific (1939) as Man (uncredited)
- Young Mr. Lincoln (1939) as Mr. Clay (uncredited)
- Scandal Sheet (1939)
- The Oklahoma Kid (1939) as Bartender (uncredited)
- The Saint Strikes Back (1939) as Policer Officer Moriarity (uncredited)
- Swanee River (1939) as Sheriff (uncredited)
- The Grapes of Wrath (1940) as Spencer
- Johnny Apollo (1940) as Receptionist Guard (uncredited)
- Virginia City (1940) as Southerner (uncredited)
- Beyond Tomorrow (1940) as Sergeant
- Lillian Russell (1940) as Stage Doorman
- A Dispatch from Reuter's (1940) as Reporter (uncredited)
- Out Of The Fog (1941) as Officer Magruder
- A Man Betrayed (1941) as Traffic Policeman (uncredited)
- Life Begins for Andy Hardy (1941) as Mr. Hood (uncredited)
- Unexpected Uncle (1941) as Police Sergeant (uncredited)
- It Started with Eve (1941) as Railway Conductor (uncredited)
- The Maltese Falcon (1941) as Policeman (uncredited)
- Unholy Partners (1941) as Insp. Pat Brody (uncredited)
- Nazi Agent (1942) as 1st Captain (uncredited)
- Reap the Wild Wind (1942) as Captain in Cafe (uncredited)
- The Spoilers (1942) as Sea Captain (uncredited)
- In Old California (1942) as Marshal Alvin Thompson (uncredited)
- Holiday Inn (1942) as Pop (uncredited)
- Night Monster (1942) as Constable Cap Beggs
- For Me and My Gal (1942) as Palace Doorman (uncredited)
- I Married a Witch (1942) as Fire Chief (uncredited)
- No Time for Love (1943) as Pop Murphy (uncredited)
- Sweet Rosie O'Grady (1943) as Barney
- Jack London (1943) as Captain Allen
- Cover Girl (1944) as Pop - Doorman (uncredited)
- It Happened Tomorrow (1944) as Mulcahey - Policeman (uncredited)
- Buffalo Bill (1944) as Policeman Muldoon (uncredited)
- Pin Up Girl (1944) as Stage Doorman (uncredited)
- The Adventures of Mark Twain (1944) as Policeman (uncredited)
- Make Your Own Bed (1944) as Policeman (uncredited)
- Christmas Holiday (1944) as Policeman (uncredited)
- Nothing But Trouble (1944) as Jailer (uncredited)
- Can't Help Singing (1944) as Albert (uncredited)
- Louisiana Hayride (1944) as Police Officer Conlon
- The Thin Man Goes Home (1945) as Railroad Clerk (uncredited)
- The Clock (1945) as Blood Test Official (uncredited)
- A Medal for Benny (1945) as Police Chief (uncredited)
- The Scarlet Clue (1945) as Capt. Flynn
- They Were Expendable (1945) as Bartender (uncredited)
- Anchors Aweigh (1945) as Old Cop (uncredited)
- Because of Him (1946) as Police Sergeant (uncredited)
- Cluny Brown (1946) as New York Policeman (uncredited)
- The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) as Gallagher (uncredited)
- No Leave, No Love (1946) as Railroad Ticket-Taker (uncredited)
References
edit- ^ "Robert E. Homans". BFI. Archived from the original on April 25, 2016.
- ^ 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.
External links
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