Kenneth Thomson

Kenneth Thomson

Charles Kenneth Thomson

Birth Date

1/6/1899 (Age 68)

Birth Place

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date

1/26/1967

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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 during 1933. During his brief twelve-year career in front of the camera, he appeared in over 60 films. After appearing in several Broadway plays during the early and mid-1920s, Thomson would make his film debut with a starring role in 1926's Risky Business. Over the next four years, he would appear in over a dozen films, in either starring or featured roles. In 1930 alone he would appear in...

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Acting

Gender

Male

Total Credits

4

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1 film together

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1 film together

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1 film together

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