Cap Somers
Acting
Biography
Cap Somers (born Frederic Grant Somers) was an American bit actor and stuntman. He became known as Cap after returning from France during WWI as a captain in the United States Marine Corps. Cap Somers' career in films spanned the years from 1923 to his death. He additionally extensively acted in television series, primarily westerns, during the 1950s and 1960s.
Born: April 27, 1893
Place of Birth: Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Known For
Witness for the Prosecution
An ailing barrister is thrust back into the courtroom in what becomes one of the most unusual and eventful murder cases of the lawyer's career when he finds himself defending a man being tried for the murder of a socialite.
To Kill a Mockingbird
Scout Finch, 6, and her older brother Jem live in sleepy Maycomb, Alabama, spending much of their time with their friend Dill and spying on their reclusive and mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley. When Atticus, their widowed father and a respected lawyer, defends a black man named Tom Robinson against fabricated rape charges, the trial and tangent events expose the children to evils of racism and stereotyping.
Limelight
A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Questions arise when Senator Stoddard attends the funeral of a local man named Tom Doniphon in a small Western town. Flashing back, we learn Doniphon saved Stoddard, then a lawyer, when he was roughed up by a crew of outlaws terrorizing the town, led by Liberty Valance. As the territory's safety hung in the balance, Doniphon and Stoddard, two of the only people standing up to him, proved to be very important, but different, foes to Valance.
Imitation of Life
In 1940s New York, a white widow who dreams of being on Broadway has a chance encounter with a black single mother, who becomes her maid.
Have Gun, Will Travel
Have Gun – Will Travel is an American Western television series that aired on CBS from 1957 through 1963. It was rated number three or number four in the Nielsen ratings every year of its first four seasons. It was one of the few television shows to spawn a successful radio version. The radio series debuted November 23, 1958. The television show is presently shown on the Encore-Western channel. Have Gun – Will Travel was created by Sam Rolfe and Herb Meadow and produced by Frank Pierson, Don Ingalls, Robert Sparks, and Julian Claman. There were 225 episodes of the TV series, 24 written by Gene Roddenberry. Other contributors included Bruce Geller, Harry Julian Fink, Don Brinkley and Irving Wallace. Andrew McLaglen directed 101 episodes and 19 were directed by series star Richard Boone.
Rawhide
The tale of trail boss Gil Favor and his trusty foreman Rowdy Yates as they drives cattle across the old west. Along the way they meet up with adventure and drama.
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
A naive traveler in Laredo gets involved in a poker game between the richest men in the area, jeopardizing all the money he has saved for the purpose of settling with his wife and child in San Antonio.
The Duel at Silver Creek
When a gang of ruthless claim jumpers brutally murders his miner father, a gunman known as the Silver Kid joins forces with the local marshal to free the tiny town of Silver City from the clutches of the dastardly villains.
The Tin Star
An experienced bounty hunter helps a young sheriff learn the meaning of his badge.
Filmography
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Train Passenger (uncredited)
as Card Player (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Bartender (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Seaman (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Soldier on Train (uncredited)
as Barfly
as Fisherman (uncredited)
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
as Barfly (uncredited)
as Club Patron (uncredited)
as Truck Driver
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Townsman
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Crowd Member in France (uncredited)
as Carnival Patron (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as Townsman
as Miner (uncredited)
as Hotel Guest (uncredited)
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
as Policeman (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Gambler (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as Council City Barfly (uncredited)
as Trailer Park Attendee (uncredited)
as Miner (uncredited)
as Music Hall Patron (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Diner Patron (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Saloon Patron (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Fisherman (uncredited)
as Guard (uncredited)
as Man at Tobacco Auction (uncredited)
as Citizen (uncredited)
as Campaign Worker
as Prisoner
as (uncredited)
as Miner (uncredited)
as Trial Spectator (uncredited)
as Bartender (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Butcher (uncredited)
as Dock Worker (uncredited)
as Townsman
as Miner (uncredited)
as Cop (Uncredited)
as Pirate (uncredited)
as Barfly (uncredited)
as Pub Patron (uncredited)
as Chef
as Roustabout (uncredited)
as Prison Guard (uncredited)
as Soldier (uncredited)
as Police Officer
as Henchman
as Graduation Spectator (uncredited)
as Bartender
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Man at Meeting
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
as Man in Cafe
as Arresting Officer
as Spectator at Execution (uncredited)
as Police Officer (uncredited)
as Shark Man
as Electrician (uncredited)