Robert Homans

Robert Homans

ActingBorn November 7, 1877Died July 28, 1947 (age 69)Malden, Massachusetts, USA

Robert Edward Homans (November 8, 1877 – July 28, 1947) was an American actor who entered films in 1923 after a lengthy stage career.

Known For

The Maltese Falcon

The Maltese Falcon

Policeman (uncredited)

The Grapes of Wrath

The Grapes of Wrath

Spencer

Suicide Squad

Suicide Squad

Capt. Tim O'Connor

Stagecoach

Stagecoach

Ed the Editor (uncredited)

Red River Valley

Red River Valley

Sheriff Sutherland

The Thin Man

The Thin Man

Billy the Detective (uncredited)

Fury

Fury

Incoming Watchman (uncredited)

Steamboat Round the Bend

Steamboat Round the Bend

Race Official

Filmography

Acting

Bogart: The Untold Story

Bogart: The Untold Story

1997·Self (archive footage)

Badman's Territory

Badman's Territory5.7

1946·Judge (uncredited)

Frontier Days

Frontier Days4.0

1945·Mail Clerk (uncredited)

They Were Expendable

They Were Expendable6.5

1945·Bartender at Manila Hotel (uncredited)

Man Alive

1945·Uncle Barney McBride (uncredited)

Come Out Fighting

Come Out Fighting7.0

1945·Police Sergeant Tom Riley

River Gang

1945·Police Captain

Anchors Aweigh

Anchors Aweigh6.8

1945·Old Cop (uncredited)

The Scarlet Clue

The Scarlet Clue5.9

1945·Capt. Flynn

A Medal for Benny

A Medal for Benny4.5

1945·Police Chief (uncredited)

Law of the Badlands

Law of the Badlands

The Phantom Speaks

The Phantom Speaks5.4

1945·Death Row Guard (Uncredited)

The Big Show-Off

The Big Show-Off4.5

1945·Police Captain

Rogues' Gallery

Rogues' Gallery4.9

1944·Police Lieutenant Daniel O'Day (as Bob Homans)

Music in Manhattan

Music in Manhattan5.5

1944·Justice of the Peace (uncredited)

The Merry Monahans

The Merry Monahans5.0

1944·Policeman

Sensations of 1945

Sensations of 19456.2

1944·Cop (uncredited)

Christmas Holiday

Christmas Holiday6.4

1944·Policeman (uncredited)

Make Your Own Bed

Make Your Own Bed5.8

1944·Policeman

It Happened Tomorrow

It Happened Tomorrow6.7

The Whistler

The Whistler6.0

1944·Dock Watchman (Uncredited)

Cover Girl

1944·Pop (uncredited)

1944·Errol's Real Uncle

Nearly Eighteen

Nearly Eighteen5.0

Nobody's Darling

Nobody's Darling

1943·Policeman (uncredited)

Shantytown

She Has What It Takes

She Has What It Takes

1943·Captain Pat O'Neal

No Time for Love

No Time for Love7.0

1943·Pop Murphy (uncredited)

A Stranger in Town

A Stranger in Town6.1

Murder in Times Square

Murder in Times Square4.3

After Midnight with Boston Blackie

After Midnight with Boston Blackie5.6

1943·Police Lieutenant

It Ain't Hay

It Ain't Hay6.4

1943·Policeman (uncredited)

The Amazing Mrs. Holliday

The Amazing Mrs. Holliday6.7

You Can't Beat the Law

You Can't Beat the Law5.2

1943·Mr. Duncan

G-men vs. the Black Dragon

G-men vs. the Black Dragon5.0

1943·Capt. Gorman [Ch. 12-13]

X Marks the Spot

X Marks the Spot3.9

1942·Timothy J. Delaney

I Married a Witch

I Married a Witch6.8

Night Monster

Night Monster6.2

1942·Captain "Cap" Beggs

For Me and My Gal

For Me and My Gal6.4

1942·New York Palace Doorman (uncredited)

The Sombrero Kid

The Sombrero Kid3.0

1942·Marshal Thomas Holden

Lady in a Jam

Lady in a Jam5.3

1942·Faro Bill

In Old California

In Old California5.1

1942·Marshal Alvin Thompson

It Happened in Flatbush

It Happened in Flatbush4.8

1942·Mr. Collins

Fingers at the Window

Fingers at the Window5.5

1942·Officer O'Garrity

Nazi Agent

1942·1st Captain (uncredited)

Joe Smith, American

Joe Smith, American6.2

1942·Old Man in Waiting Room (uncredited)

Wild Bill Hickok Rides

Wild Bill Hickok Rides4.7

Pacific Blackout

Pacific Blackout6.3

1941·Police Desk Sergeant

Red River Valley

Red River Valley7.7

1941·Sheriff Sutherland

Main Street on the March!

Main Street on the March!5.6

1941·Lighthouse Keeper (uncredited)

Sierra Sue

1941·George Larrabee

The Maltese Falcon

The Maltese Falcon7.7

1941·Policeman (uncredited)

Honky Tonk

1941·Man at Tar Party (uncredited)

Whistling in the Dark

Whistling in the Dark5.8

1941·Flintwood Policeman (uncredited)

Double Cross

Double Cross4.8

1941·Capt. Murray

Out of the Fog

Out of the Fog6.3

1941·Officer Magruder

The Gang's All Here

The Gang's All Here5.0

1941·Pop Wallace

A Man Betrayed

A Man Betrayed5.4

1941·Traffic Policeman (uncredited)

Flight from Destiny

Flight from Destiny5.4

Love Thy Neighbor

Love Thy Neighbor6.5

Lady with Red Hair

Lady with Red Hair6.5

1940·Policeman on Courthouse Steps (uncredited)

Little Nellie Kelly

Little Nellie Kelly6.7

1940·Dooley Pub Owner (uncredited)

East of the River

East of the River5.7

1940·Patrolman Shanahan

A Dispatch from Reuters

A Dispatch from Reuters6.1

1940·Reporter (uncredited)

Rhythm on the River

Rhythm on the River6.8

1940·Detective

Son of Roaring Dan

Son of Roaring Dan

1940·Roaring Dan McPhail

Pop Always Pays

Pop Always Pays

1940·Police Lieutenant

Lillian Russell

Lillian Russell6.1

1940·Stage Doorman

I Take This Oath

I Take This Oath4.3

1940·Mike Hanagan

Beyond Tomorrow

Beyond Tomorrow6.0

'Til We Meet Again

'Til We Meet Again6.2

1940·Dock Policeman (uncredited)

Johnny Apollo

Johnny Apollo6.9

1940·Receptionist Guard (uncredited)

Virginia City

Virginia City6.1

1940·Southerner (uncredited)

The Grapes of Wrath

The Grapes of Wrath7.8

Double Alibi

Double Alibi4.0

1940·Policeman at Diner

Castle on the Hudson

Castle on the Hudson6.8

1940·Clyde Burton - the Detective Escort (uncredited)

High School

1940·Policeman

West of Carson City

West of Carson City2.0

1940·Judge Harkins

Swanee River

Swanee River6.7

Missing Evidence

Missing Evidence5.0

1939·Policeman

Blondie Brings Up Baby

Blondie Brings Up Baby6.5

1939·Police Capt. James (uncredited)

Rulers of the Sea

Rulers of the Sea6.5

1939·Constable Dunn (Uncredited)

Heroes in Blue

Heroes in Blue4.0

1939·Police Officer

Here I Am a Stranger

Here I Am a Stranger7.0

1939·Jonesy, Policeman

Full Confession

Full Confession4.7

1939·Bartender (uncredited)

Blackmail

1939·Cooper (uncredited)

Smuggled Cargo

Each Dawn I Die

Each Dawn I Die6.8

1939·Mac - a Guard (uncredited)

They Shall Have Music

They Shall Have Music6.2

1939·Policeman at Barney's Pool Room (uncredited)

When Tomorrow Comes

When Tomorrow Comes5.1

1939·Policeman (uncredited)

The Spellbinder

The Spellbinder6.0

1939·Court Policeman at Door (uncredited)

Winter Carnival

Winter Carnival6.0

1939·Conductor

Hell's Kitchen

Hell's Kitchen6.2

Five Came Back

Five Came Back6.2

1939·Police Captain (uncredited)

Young Mr. Lincoln

Young Mr. Lincoln7.2

1939·Mr. Clay (uncredited)

Inside Information

Inside Information

Radio Hams

1939·Lighthouse Keeper

Ex-Champ

1939·Policeman

Union Pacific

Union Pacific6.6

1939·Man (uncredited)

Calling Dr. Kildare

Calling Dr. Kildare6.1

1939·Hickman - Policeman Bringing Jenny (uncredited)

Dodge City

1939·Mail Clerk (uncredited)

Let Us Live

1939·Unlucky Cop (uncredited)

You Can't Get Away with Murder

You Can't Get Away with Murder5.7

1939·Keeper Burns (uncredited)

King of Chinatown

King of Chinatown5.8

1939·Detective (uncredited)

The Oklahoma Kid

The Oklahoma Kid6.0

1939·Bartender (uncredited)

The Saint Strikes Back

The Saint Strikes Back5.6

1939·Policer Officer Moriarity (Uncredited)

Stagecoach

1939·Ed the Editor (uncredited)

Yes, My Darling Daughter

Yes, My Darling Daughter3.3

1939·Sergeant Murphy

King of the Turf

King of the Turf7.0

1939·Sgt. Brannigan

Blackwell's Island

Blackwell's Island5.0

1939·Dock Guard (uncredited)

Heart of the North

Heart of the North4.0

1938·Boat Captain Ashman

Next Time I Marry

Next Time I Marry7.0

1938·Bailiff (uncredited)

Exposed

1938·Policeman

Slander House

Slander House3.7

1938·The Irish Policeman

The Night Hawk

Crashing Through Danger

Crashing Through Danger3.0

1938·Pop Foster

Think It Over

Think It Over6.3

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse7.2

1938·Lt. Johnson

Gold Mine in the Sky

Gold Mine in the Sky

1938·Lucky Langham

Little Miss Thoroughbred

Little Miss Thoroughbred4.0

1938·Pat O'Reilly

You and Me

1938·Security Guard in Store (uncredited)

Over the Wall

Over the Wall5.0

1938·John Davis

Walking Down Broadway

Walking Down Broadway5.7

Maid's Night Out

Maid's Night Out5.1

1938·Desk Sergeant (uncredited)

Penrod and His Twin Brother

Penrod and His Twin Brother5.0

1938·Chief Flynn

Hollywood Stadium Mystery

Hollywood Stadium Mystery5.7

1938·Captain Joseph Filsom

Gold Is Where You Find It

Gold Is Where You Find It6.9

1938·Miner Grogan (uncredited)

The Jury's Secret

The Jury's Secret4.0

Music for Madame

Music for Madame5.0

1937·Police Desk Sergeant (Uncredited)

Hot Water

1937·Desk Sergeant (uncredited)

Varsity Show

Varsity Show6.3

1937·Police Sgt. Murphy (uncredited)

Dead End

1937·Policeman on Morning Beat (uncredited)

Easy Living

1937·Private Guard (uncredited)

Ever Since Eve

Ever Since Eve5.5

1937·Police Sergeant (uncredited)

Dance Charlie Dance

Dance Charlie Dance6.0

The 13th Man

The 13th Man6.0

1937·Police Lt. Tom O'Hara

Parnell

1937·Irish Cop in New York

The Go-Getter

The Go-Getter5.8

1937·Policeman (uncredited)

The Great Hospital Mystery

The Great Hospital Mystery4.0

1937·Bank Guard

Jim Hanvey, Detective

Jim Hanvey, Detective5.9

1937·Sheriff Garrett

Midnight Court

Midnight Court4.4

1937·Policeman

Penrod and Sam

Penrod and Sam6.0

1937·Sheriff (uncredited)

The Great O'Malley

The Great O'Malley6.7

1937·Policeman Jim Dugan (uncredited)

Time Out for Romance

Time Out for Romance5.6

Black Legion

Black Legion6.6

1937·Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)

Smart Blonde

Smart Blonde6.1

1937·Cop (uncredited)

The Plough and the Stars

The Plough and the Stars5.8

1936·Timmy, Barman

Sinner Take All

Sinner Take All4.3

1936·Sgt. Donovan (uncredited)

Ride, Ranger, Ride

Ride, Ranger, Ride4.7

1936·Colonel Summeral

Come and Get It

Come and Get It6.8

1936·Cookie (uncredited)

The Public Pays

The Public Pays7.0

1936·Officer Donovan (uncredited)

The President's Mystery

The President's Mystery5.3

Sworn Enemy

1936·1st Policeman (uncredited)

Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood Boulevard2.7

1936·Gray (uncredited)

It Couldn't Have Happened (But It Did)

It Couldn't Have Happened (But It Did)5.8

1936·Police Lt. O'Neill

Women Are Trouble

Women Are Trouble6.0

1936·Police Lieutenant Mayer

Easy Money

1936·Det. Sam Belden

Below the Deadline

Below the Deadline4.4

1936·Police Captain Symonds

Fury

1936·Incoming Watchman (uncredited)

Little Miss Nobody

Little Miss Nobody6.0

1936·Policeman

Florida Special

Florida Special6.0

1936·Police Captain (uncredited)

Laughing Irish Eyes

Laughing Irish Eyes

1936·Announcer

The Prisoner of Shark Island

The Prisoner of Shark Island6.8

1936·Sergeant (uncredited)

Here Comes Trouble

Here Comes Trouble

The Bridge of Sighs

The Bridge of Sighs6.0

1936·Homicide Capt. P.G. Otheron

Strike Me Pink

Strike Me Pink6.6

1936·Joe - the Cop (uncredited)

Her Master's Voice

Her Master's Voice6.0

1936·Stationmaster

Suicide Squad

Suicide Squad7.9

1935·Capt. Tim O'Connor

Ship Cafe

1935·Derrick Man (uncredited)

Stormy

1935·Train Conductor (uncredited)

Confidential

Confidential5.8

1935·Fat Pool Player

His Family Tree

His Family Tree4.5

1935·Pub Sailor at Bar

Steamboat Round the Bend

Steamboat Round the Bend7.5

1935·Race Official

The Informer

The Informer6.8

1935·Detractor

Vagabond Lady

Vagabond Lady7.2

1935·Tony’s Old Crony (uncredited)

Murder on a Honeymoon

Murder on a Honeymoon6.4

1935·Police Stenographer (uncredited)

The President Vanishes

The President Vanishes5.8

1934·Cop on the Beat (uncredited)

The Thin Man

The Thin Man7.5

1934·Billy the Detective (uncredited)

Thirty Day Princess

Thirty Day Princess6.8

1934·Detective #1 (uncredited)

Jimmy the Gent

Jimmy the Gent6.3

1934·Paddy (uncredited)

Mr. Skitch

1933·Norville - Flat River Sheriff

Lady Killer

1933·Jailer (uncredited)

One Sunday Afternoon

One Sunday Afternoon6.3

1933·Officer Charlie Brown (uncredited)

The Nuisance

The Nuisance5.0

1933·Streetcar Driver (uncredited)

Mystery of the Wax Museum

Mystery of the Wax Museum6.4

1933·Desk Sergeant, 12th Precinct

She Done Him Wrong

She Done Him Wrong5.8

Hallelujah, I'm a Bum

Hallelujah, I'm a Bum7.4

Under-Cover Man

Under-Cover Man4.5

1932·Flannagan

If I Had a Million

If I Had a Million6.6

1932·Detective (uncredited)

Afraid to Talk

Afraid to Talk6.0

1932·Bill McGuire - Third-Degree Detective

Wild Girl

1932·Sheriff / Gambling Kibitzer (uncredited)

Madame Racketeer

Madame Racketeer4.8

1932·Chief of Police

Son of Oklahoma

Son of Oklahoma

1932·John Clayton - aka Silent Jack Clay

The Man from Hell's Edges

The Man from Hell's Edges4.0

1932·The Sheriff

Young America

Young America5.0

1932·Patrolman Weems

Union Depot

1932·Policeman in Paddy Wagon (uncredited)

Consolation Marriage

Consolation Marriage6.1

1931·Justice of the Peace (uncredited)

Branded Men

The One Way Trail

The One Way Trail

1931·George Beck

Silence

1931·Tim - Detective

Alias: The Bad Man

Alias: The Bad Man4.3

1931·Silas Warner

The Black Camel

The Black Camel6.1

1931·Chief of Police (uncredited)

The Lawyer's Secret

The Lawyer's Secret5.8

1931·Chief of Police (uncredited)

The Public Enemy

The Public Enemy7.2

1931·Officer Pat Burke (uncredited)

City Streets

City Streets6.2

1931·Police inspector

Clearing the Range

Clearing the Range4.2

1931·'Dad' Moran

The Lightning Flyer

The Lightning Flyer

1931·John Nelson

The Widow from Chicago

The Widow from Chicago6.3

1930·Patrolman (uncredited)

Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln5.4

1930·A Senator - One of Lincoln's Advisors (uncredited)

The Concentratin' Kid

The Concentratin' Kid

1930·C.C. Stile

Extravagance

Extravagance3.9

1930·Process Server (uncredited)

Spurs

1930·Dad Merril (as Bob Homans)

The Thoroughbred

The Thoroughbred4.7

Trigger Tricks

1930·Thomas Kingston

Born Reckless

Born Reckless5.5

1930·Policeman

Alias French Gertie

Alias French Gertie5.0

1930·Prison Warden

Son of the Gods

Son of the Gods5.6

1930·Dugan (uncredited)

Playing Around

Playing Around4.3

1930·Pirate's Den Waiter (uncredited)

The Isle of Lost Ships

The Isle of Lost Ships

1929·Mr. Burke

Smiling Irish Eyes

Smiling Irish Eyes

1929·Shamus O'Connor

The Valiant

1929·Newspaper Printer (uncredited)

Coquette

1929·Court Bailiff

Burning the Wind

Burning the Wind

1929·Richard Gordon Sr

Blindfold

1928·Captain Jenkins

Guardians of the Wild

Guardians of the Wild

1928·John Warren

The Masked Angel

The Masked Angel

1928·Detective Bives

Obey Your Husband

Obey Your Husband

Fast and Furious

Fast and Furious1.0

Mountains of Manhattan

Mountains of Manhattan

1927·'Big Bill' Wright

The Prairie King

The Prairie King

1927·Jim Gardener (as Robert E. Homans)

The Silent Avenger

1927·Steven Gilmore

The Princess from Hoboken

The Princess from Hoboken

The Silent Power

The Silent Power

1926·David Webster

Wolves of the North

Wolves of the North

1924·Simon Blake

Dark Stairways

1924·'Dippy' Blake

The Breathless Moment

The Breathless Moment

1924·Detective Quinn (as Robert E. Homans)

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