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Known ForActing

GenderMale

Born / DiedApr 27, 1893 (Died at 77)

Zodiac Sign♉Taurus

Place of BirthAtlantic City, New Jersey, USA

Career Span1923 – 1970

Known Credits93 Titles

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ActingPopularity Score 0.9

Cap Somers

Also known as:Frederic Grant SomersFred Grant SomersFrederic G. SomersFred G. Somers+1 more

Total Works

88 movies • 5 shows

Avg Rating

6.6 / 10

across rated releases

Box Office

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Global Reach

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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.

Signature Roles & Milestones

Top-rated highlights from Cap Somers's career

8.0

To Kill a Mockingbird

1962•movie

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

8.2

Witness for the Prosecution

1957•movie

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

7.8

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

1962•movie

as Barfly (uncredited)

6.4

Batman

1966•movie

as Seaman (uncredited)

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Full Filmography & Credits

Showing 93 titles featuring Cap Somers

8.0

To Kill a Mockingbird

1962•movie

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

8.2

Witness for the Prosecution

1957•movie

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

7.8

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

1962•movie

as Barfly (uncredited)

6.4

Batman

1966•movie

as Seaman (uncredited)

7.9

Limelight

1952•movie

as Music Hall Patron (uncredited)

6.7

Around the World in 80 Days

1956•movie

as (uncredited)

6.7

River of No Return

1954•movie

as Council City Barfly (uncredited)

8.0

1 eps

Get Smart

1965•series

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

7.4

Imitation of Life

1959•movie

as Truck Driver (uncredited)

6.5

Rio Lobo

1970•movie

as Card Player (uncredited)

7.1

Julius Caesar

1953•movie

as Citizen of Rome (uncredited)

6.9

The Far Country

1954•movie

as Miner (uncredited)

7.0

Man's Favorite Sport?

1964•movie

as Fisherman (uncredited)

6.7

The Spirit of St. Louis

1957•movie

as Crowd Member in France (uncredited)

6.7

Cheyenne Autumn

1964•movie

as Soldier on Train (uncredited)

7.0

The Tin Star

1957•movie

as Townsman (uncredited)

6.6

Friendly Persuasion

1956•movie

as Carnival Patron (uncredited)

6.4

The Return of Frank James

1940•movie

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

6.8

7 Men from Now

1956•movie

as Townsman

6.7

Raw Deal

1948•movie

as (uncredited)

6.6

Support Your Local Gunfighter

1971•movie

as Townsman (uncredited)

6.6

Go West

1940•movie

as Bartender (uncredited)

6.9

Pitfall

1948•movie

as Prisoner

6.3

The Flame and the Arrow

1950•movie

as Guard (uncredited)

7.1

A Big Hand for the Little Lady

1966•movie

as Townsman (uncredited)

6.4

The Tall Men

1955•movie

as Hotel Guest (uncredited)

6.6

I Walk Alone

1947•movie

as Butcher (uncredited)

7.0

It's Always Fair Weather

1955•movie

as Bar Patron (uncredited)

5.6

The Invisible Man's Revenge

1944•movie

as Pub Patron (uncredited)

6.5

1951•movie

as Man in Mob (uncredited)

7.0

The Long, Long Trailer

1954•movie

as Trailer Park Attendee (uncredited)

6.8

Reign of Terror

1949•movie

as Citizen (uncredited)

6.6

The Sun Shines Bright

1953•movie

7.3

1 eps

Rawhide

1959•series

as Townsman (uncredited)

6.6

Storm Warning

1951•movie

as Townsman (uncredited)

6.4

Flash Gordon

1936•movie

as Shark Man

7.3

1 eps

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957•series

as Townsman (uncredited)

5.1

Creature with the Atom Brain

1955•movie

as Policeman (uncredited)

7.0

The Duel at Silver Creek

1952•movie

as Townsman (uncredited)

5.2

Captive Wild Woman

1943•movie

as Roustabout (uncredited)

6.3

Edge of Darkness

1943•movie

as Soldier (uncredited)

6.2

Captain Kidd

1945•movie

as Pirate (uncredited)

6.6

The Stooge

1951•movie

as Diner Patron (uncredited)

6.8

Alias Nick Beal

1949•movie

as Campaign Worker

5.8

Crack-Up

1946•movie

as Cop (Uncredited)

6.1

Silver River

1948•movie

as Miner (uncredited)

5.5

The Good Guys and the Bad Guys

1969•movie

as Townsman (uncredited)

6.6

1 eps

Wagon Train

1957•series

as Townsman

6.0

Great Day in the Morning

1956•movie

as Miner (uncredited)

5.8

A Bullet for Joey

1955•movie

as Gambler (uncredited)

6.7

Background to Danger

1943•movie

as Chef (uncredited)

6.5

Ride a Crooked Trail

1958•movie

as Townsman (uncredited)

6.6

Woman They Almost Lynched

1953•movie

as Townsman (uncredited)

6.8

California

1947•movie

as Miner (uncredited)

6.5

Tennessee's Partner

1955•movie

as Townsman (uncredited)

6.5

Albuquerque

1948•movie

as Townsman (uncredited)

6.0

Bright Leaf

1950•movie

as Man at Tobacco Auction (uncredited)

5.2

The Chinese Ring

1947•movie

as Dock Worker (uncredited)

5.4

One More Train to Rob

1971•movie

as Train Passenger (uncredited)

5.8

Tall Man Riding

1955•movie

as Townsman (uncredited)

6.8

1 eps

Branded

1965•series

as Circus Patron (uncredited)

6.1

Santa Fe Passage

1955•movie

4.9

Luv

1967•movie

as Bartender (uncredited)

5.8

Panhandle

1948•movie

as Bartender (uncredited)

6.1

Phantom Raiders

1940•movie

as Man in Cafe

5.4

The Yellow Mountain

1954•movie

as (uncredited)

6.3

Fury at Furnace Creek

1948•movie

as Trial Spectator (uncredited)

6.2

The Falcon in Hollywood

1944•movie

as Workman (uncredited)

4.2

Two Lost Worlds

1951•movie

6.0

Frenchie

1950•movie

as Saloon Patron (uncredited)

7.0

The Public Pays

1936•movie

as Police Officer (uncredited)

5.2

The Toast of New Orleans

1950•movie

as Fisherman (uncredited)

5.3

The Blue Angel

1959•movie

as Club Patron (uncredited)

5.0

Man from God's Country

1958•movie

as Townsman (uncredited)

6.7

Winchester '73

1967•movie

as Townsman (uncredited)

5.8

Belle of the Yukon

1944•movie

as Barfly (uncredited)

5.7

Ride Out for Revenge

1957•movie

as Townsman (uncredited)

5.6

The Crime of Helen Stanley

1934•movie

as Electrician (uncredited)

6.8

Little Nellie Kelly

1940•movie

as Party Guest (uncredited)

6.8

Sky Murder

1940•movie

as Man at Meeting

6.4

Ten Gentlemen from West Point

1942•movie

as Graduation Spectator (uncredited)

5.9

After Midnight with Boston Blackie

1943•movie

as Police Officer

5.4

Gunmen from Laredo

1959•movie

6.8

Money to Loan

1939•movie

as Arresting Officer

6.0

Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case

1943•movie

as Prison Guard (uncredited)

7.0

Wild Horse Mesa

1925•movie

Role: Stunts

6.0

California Passage

1950•movie

as Townsman (uncredited)

6.3

Song of Revolt

1937•movie

as Spectator at Execution (uncredited)

7.3

The Last Round-up

1947•movie

7.5

Deep in the Heart of Texas

1942•movie

as Henchman

6.0

Yankee Fakir

1947•movie

as Townsman

6.5

The Thrill Chaser

1923•movie

Role: Stunts

The Solid Gold Girl

1964•movie

as Barfly