Andrew Tombes
American actor (1885–1976)
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Andrew Tombes (29 June 1885 – 17 March 1976) was an American comedian and character actor.
BornJune 29, 1885
Ashtabula, Ohio, U.S.
DiedMarch 17, 1976 (aged 90)
New York City, U.S.
EducationPhillips Exeter Academy
Occupations
Andrew Tombes | |
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.jpg) Tombes in Meet John Doe (1941) | |
| Born | June 29, 1885 Ashtabula, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | March 17, 1976 (aged 90) New York City, U.S. |
| Education | Phillips Exeter Academy |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1917–1956 |
Biography
The son of a grocer, originally from Ashtabula, Ohio, Tombes was educated at Phillips Exeter Academy.[1]
Early in his career, he worked as a vaudeville comic. By December 1914 he had appeared in the headlining act for the opening of the Kansas City Orpheum Theatre.[2]
He successfully ascended to Broadway comedies beginning in 1917, in the revue Miss 1917, and appeared there consistently through the 1920s, for instance in Poor Little Ritz Girl in 1920, Tip-Toes in 1925, and the Ziegfeld Follies of 1922 and 1927.[3]
Tombes' first film appearances were in 1933, as he was already approaching 50 years old.
He made a total of about 150 films for various studios.
Selected filmography
- The Bowery (1933) - Shill (uncredited)
- Broadway Through a Keyhole (1933) - Sidney - Columnist (uncredited)
- Moulin Rouge (1934) - McBride
- Doubting Thomas (1935) - Huxley Hossefrosse
- Here Comes Cookie (1935) - Botts
- Music Is Magic (1935) - Ben Pomeroy
- Thanks a Million (1935) - Mr. Grass
- King of Burlesque (1936) - Slattery
- It Had to Happen (1936) - Dooley
- Here Comes Trouble (1936) - Adams
- The Country Beyond (1936) - Sen. Rawlings
- Half Angel (1936) - Jury Foreman (uncredited)
- Ticket to Paradise (1936) - Nirney
- Hot Money (1936) - Willie
- Stage Struck (1936) - Burns Heywood
- The Devil Is a Sissy (1936) - Muldoon - a Policeman (uncredited)
- The Holy Terror (1937) - Commander J.J. Otis
- Time Out for Romance (1937) - James Blanchard
- Fair Warning (1937) - J.C. Farnham
- Turn Off the Moon (1937) - Dr. Wakefield
- Charlie Chan at the Olympics (1937) - Police Chief Scott
- Sing and Be Happy (1937) - Thomas Lane
- Riding on Air (1937) - Eddie Byrd
- Easy Living (1937) - E.J. Hulgar
- Meet the Boyfriend (1937) - J. Ardmore Potts
- Big City (1937) - Inspector Matthews
- 45 Fathers (1937) - Judge
- Checkers (1937) - Tobias Somers
- Borrowing Trouble (1937) - Uncle George
- Everybody Sing (1938) - Smith - The Gary Society Man (uncredited)
- Sally, Irene and Mary (1938) - Judge Wyler
- Battle of Broadway (1938) - Judge Hutchins
- Romance on the Run (1938) - J.W. Ridgeway
- One Wild Night (1938) - Police Chief William Nolan
- A Desperate Adventure (1938) - Cosmo Carrington
- Vacation from Love (1938) - Judge Brandon
- Five of a Kind (1938) - Dr. Bruno
- Always in Trouble (1938) - J. C. Darlington
- Thanks for Everything (1938) - Mayor
- Boy Trouble (1939) - Mr. Svively
- What a Life (1939) - Professor Abernathy
- Too Busy to Work (1939) - Wilbur Wentworth
- Nick Carter, Master Detective (1939) - Robinson (uncredited)
- Balalaika (1939) - Wilbur Allison (uncredited)
- Money to Burn (1939) - Brown
- Wolf of New York (1940) - Sylvester Duncan
- Village Barn Dance (1940) - James Rutherford Sr.
- In Old Missouri (1940) - Attorney
- Captain Caution (1940) - Sad Eyes
- Third Finger, Left Hand (1940) - Mr. Kelland (uncredited)
- Melody and Moonlight (1940) - Promoter (uncredited)
- Charter Pilot (1940) - Brady
- The Wild Man of Borneo (1941) - 'Doc' Dunbar
- Meet the Chump (1941) - Revello
- A Girl, a Guy and a Gob (1941) - Bus Conductor (uncredited)
- Meet John Doe (1941) - Spencer
- Double Date (1941) - Judge Perkins
- Melody for Three (1941) - Mickey Delany
- Sis Hopkins (1941) - Mayor
- Caught in the Draft (1941) - Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
- Mountain Moonlight (1941) - Sen. Marvin
- Lady Scarface (1941) - Art Seidel - hotel detective
- World Premiere (1941) - Nixon
- A Dangerous Game (1941) - Silas Biggsby
- Last of the Duanes (1941) - Sheriff Frank Taylor
- Texas (1941) - Tennessee
- Down Mexico Way (1941) - Mayor Tubbs
- Louisiana Purchase (1941) - Dean Albert Manning
- Bedtime Story (1941) - Pierce
- Hellzapoppin' (1941) - Max Kane (uncredited)
- Don't Get Personal (1942) - James M. Snow
- Blondie Goes to College (1942) - J.J 'Snookie' Wadsworth
- Call Out the Marines (1942) - Mr. Woods (uncredited)
- A Close Call for Ellery Queen (1942) - Bates
- Obliging Young Lady (1942) - First Train Conductor
- Larceny, Inc. (1942) - Oscar Engelhart
- My Gal Sal (1942) - Corbin
- They All Kissed the Bride (1942) - Crane
- Between Us Girls (1942) - Doctor
- Road to Morocco (1942) - Oso Bucco (uncredited)
- Reveille with Beverly (1943) - Mr. Smith
- The Meanest Man in the World (1943) - Judge (uncredited)
- Hi'ya, Chum (1943) - Jerry MackIntosh, Cook
- It Ain't Hay (1943) - Big-Hearted Charlie
- A Stranger in Town (1943) - Roscoe Swade
- It's a Great Life (1943) - Insurance Agent (uncredited)
- Du Barry Was a Lady (1943) - Mr. McGowan (uncredited)
- Coney Island (1943) - Horace Carter (uncredited)
- Honeymoon Lodge (1943) - Judge Wilkins
- Hi Diddle Diddle (1943) - Mike
- Let's Face It (1943) - Judge Henry Clay Pigeon
- I Dood It (1943) - Mr. Spelvin
- Crazy House (1943) - Horace L. Gregory
- My Kingdom for a Cook (1943) - Abe Mason (uncredited)
- Swing Fever (1943) - Dr. Clyde L. Star
- Riding High (1943) - P.D. Smith (uncredited)
- The Mad Ghoul (1943) - Eagan
- His Butler's Sister (1943) - Brophy
- Phantom Lady (1944) - Bartender
- Week-End Pass (1944) - Constable
- Show Business (1944) - Judge (uncredited)
- Bathing Beauty (1944) - Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
- Kansas City Kitty (1944) - Judge (uncredited)
- Reckless Age (1944) - Mr. Cook
- The Merry Monahans (1944) - Osborne (uncredited)
- San Fernando Valley (1944) - Cyclone Kenyon
- The Singing Sheriff (1944) - Jonas
- Goin' to Town (1944) - Parker
- Murder in the Blue Room (1944) - Dr. Carroll
- Something for the Boys (1944) - Southern Colonel (uncredited)
- Lake Placid Serenade (1944) - Skating Club Head
- Can't Help Singing (1944) - Sad Sam
- Night Club Girl (1945) - Simmons
- Bring On the Girls (1945) - Dr. Spender
- G.I. Honeymoon (1945) - Reverend Horace
- Patrick the Great (1945) - Sam Bassett
- Rhapsody in Blue (1945) - Mr. Million
- You Came Along (1945) - Drunk
- Incendiary Blonde (1945) - Hadley (uncredited)
- Don't Fence Me In (1945) - Cartwright
- Frontier Gal (1945) - Judge Prescott
- Two Sisters from Boston (1946) - Recording Session Director (uncredited)
- Badman's Territory (1946) - Doc Grant
- Sing While You Dance (1946) - Gorman
- Beat the Band (1947) - 'Professor' Enrico Blanchetti / Mr. Dillingham
- The Devil Thumbs a Ride (1947) - Joe Brayden, Night Watchman
- The Fabulous Dorseys (1947) - De Witt (uncredited)
- Copacabana (1947) - Anatole Murphy (uncredited)
- Hoppy's Holiday (1947) - Mayor Patton
- Christmas Eve (1947) - Auctioneer
- Louisiana (1947)
- My Wild Irish Rose (1947) - Herman Baxter - Bartender (uncredited)
- Two Guys from Texas (1948) - The Texan
- Oh, You Beautiful Doll (1949) - Ted Held
- Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance (1950) - Sheriff Grogan
- The Jackpot (1950) - Attorney Pritchett (uncredited)
- Watch the Birdie (1950) - Doctor (uncredited)
- A Wonderful Life (1951) – Harry Jenkins
- Belle Le Grand (1951) - Cartwright (uncredited)
- Oklahoma Annie (1952) - Mayor of Eureka
- I Dream of Jeanie (1952) - R.E. Howard
- How to Be Very, Very Popular (1955) - Police Sgt. Moon
- The Go-Getter (1956) - Mr. Symington (final film role)
