Person Details
Birthday:
Aliases: Frederic Grant Somers , Fred Grant Somers , Frederic G. Somers , Fred G. Somers , Fred Somers
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
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Movie Involvements: 53
TV Involvements: 3
Most Famous Work
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.
Most Famous Work
Wagon Train
(1957) TownsmanHave Gun, Will Travel
(1957) Townsman (uncredited)Rawhide
(1959) Townsman (uncredited)To Kill a Mockingbird
(1962) Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)Captain Kidd
(1945) Pirate (uncredited)Cheyenne Autumn
(1964) Soldier on Train (uncredited)The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
(1962) Barfly (uncredited)Witness for the Prosecution
(1957) Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)Acting
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Townsman (uncredited) | |
| 1970 | Card Player (uncredited) | |
| 1969 | Townsman (uncredited) | |
| 1967 | Bartender (uncredited) | |
| 1966 | Seaman (uncredited) | |
| Townsman (uncredited) | ||
| 1964 | Soldier on Train (uncredited) | |
| Barfly | ||
| Fisherman (uncredited) | ||
| 1962 | Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) | |
| Barfly (uncredited) | ||
| 1959 | Truck Driver | |
| N/A | ||
| Townsman (uncredited) | ||
| 1957 | Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) | |
| Townsman (uncredited) | ||
| Townsman (uncredited) | ||
| Townsman | ||
| Townsman (uncredited) | ||
| 1956 | Carnival Patron (uncredited) | |
| (uncredited) | ||
| Townsman | ||
| Miner (uncredited) | ||
| 1955 | Hotel Guest (uncredited) | |
| Bar Patron (uncredited) | ||
| Policeman (uncredited) | ||
| N/A | ||
| Gambler (uncredited) | ||
| 1954 | (uncredited) | |
| Council City Barfly (uncredited) | ||
| Miner (uncredited) | ||
| 1952 | Music Hall Patron (uncredited) | |
| Townsman (uncredited) | ||
| Townsman (uncredited) | ||
| 1951 | Diner Patron (uncredited) | |
| Townsman (uncredited) | ||
| N/A | ||
| 1950 | Saloon Patron (uncredited) | |
| Townsman (uncredited) | ||
| Guard (uncredited) | ||
| Man at Tobacco Auction (uncredited) | ||
| N/A | ||
| 1949 | Citizen (uncredited) | |
| Campaign Worker | ||
| 1948 | Prisoner | |
| (uncredited) | ||
| Trial Spectator (uncredited) | ||
| Bartender (uncredited) | ||
| Townsman (uncredited) | ||
| 1947 | Butcher (uncredited) | |
| Dock Worker (uncredited) | ||
| 1946 | Cop (Uncredited) | |
| 1945 | Pirate (uncredited) | |
| 1944 | Barfly (uncredited) | |
| Pub Patron (uncredited) | ||
| 1943 | Chef | |
| Roustabout (uncredited) | ||
| Prison Guard (uncredited) | ||
| Soldier (uncredited) | ||
| Police Officer | ||
| 1942 | Henchman | |
| Graduation Spectator (uncredited) | ||
| 1940 | Bartender | |
| Party Guest (uncredited) | ||
| Man at Meeting | ||
| Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) | ||
| Man in Cafe | ||
| 1939 | Arresting Officer | |
| 1937 | Spectator at Execution (uncredited) | |
| 1936 | Police Officer (uncredited) | |
| 1934 | Electrician (uncredited) | |
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
Crew
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 | Stunts | |
| 1923 | Stunts | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |