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Thomas Gomez
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Thomas Gomez in The Gambler from Natchez (1954)
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Sabino Tomás Gómez (or Sabino Tomas Gomez or Thomas Sabino Gomez)
July 10, 1905 New York City, U.S.
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| Died | June 18, 1971 (aged 65) Santa Monica, California, U.S.
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| Resting place | Westwood Memorial Park |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1923–1971 |
Thomas Gomez (July 10, 1905 – June 18, 1971) was a talented American actor. He appeared in many movies and TV shows during his long career. He was even the first Spanish-American actor to be nominated for an Academy Award!
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Life and Career of Thomas Gomez
Thomas Gomez was born in New York City in 1905. His parents had moved there from Spain and other parts of Europe. His full birth name was Sabino Tomás Gómez.
Starting His Acting Journey
Thomas Gomez began his acting career in the theater in 1923. He learned a lot from a famous actor named Walter Hampden. One of his first big roles was in a play called Cyrano de Bergerac.
He made his first movie, Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror, in 1942. By the end of his career, he had acted in about sixty films!
A Special Award Nomination
Thomas Gomez made history when he was nominated for an Academy Award. This happened because of his amazing acting in the 1947 film Ride the Pink Horse. He was the first Spanish-American actor to receive such an honor.
The movie was directed by and starred Robert Montgomery. Later, the film was even turned into an episode for a TV show called Robert Montgomery Presents. Thomas Gomez played his role again in the TV version.
Famous Movies and TV Shows
Thomas Gomez acted in many other popular movies. Some of these include Key Largo (1948), Force of Evil (1948), and The Conqueror (1956). His very last movie was Beneath the Planet of the Apes in 1970.
He was also a familiar face on television. He appeared as a guest star in many well-known TV series. These included The Twilight Zone, Route 66, Dr. Kildare, Mr. Ed, Bewitched, and Gunsmoke.
On the Stage
Besides movies and TV, Thomas Gomez had many important roles on stage. He was part of the original Broadway show A Man for All Seasons.
A magazine called Billboard praised his acting in a 1942 play. They said he showed great "humanity" and "detail" in his characters. In 1956, he took over the role of Big Daddy in the famous play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof on Broadway.
Later Life
Thomas Gomez passed away in Santa Monica, California, in 1971. He was 65 years old. He was laid to rest in the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles.
Notable Roles in Film and Television
Thomas Gomez appeared in many memorable films and TV shows. Here are some of them:
- 1942: Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror as R.F. Meade
- 1942: Who Done It? as Colonel J.R. Andrews
- 1947: Ride the Pink Horse as Pancho (Academy Award nomination)
- 1948: Key Largo as Richard "Curly" Hoff
- 1948: Force of Evil as Leo Morse
- 1951: Anne of the Indies as Blackbeard
- 1956: The Conqueror as Wang Kahn
- 1959: Twilight Zone (TV series, Episode: "Escape Clause") as Mr. Cadwallader
- 1970: Beneath the Planet of the Apes as Minister
