Cap Somers
Known for Acting · 85 credits
- Born
- 1893-04-27
- Died
- 1970-09-18
- Place of birth
- Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
- Also known as
- Frederic Grant Somers · Fred Grant Somers · Frederic G. Somers · Fred G. Somers · Fred Somers
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.
Known For
Wagon Train
1957
as Townsman
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as Townsman (uncredited)
Get Smart
1965
as Nightclub Patron (uncredited) / Cowboy (uncredited)
Rawhide
1959
as Townsman (uncredited)
Witness for the Prosecution
1957
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
To Kill a Mockingbird
1962
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
TV Shows (4)
Movies (81)
Witness for the Prosecution
1957
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
To Kill a Mockingbird
1962
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
1962
as Barfly (uncredited)
Around the World in 80 Days
1956
as (uncredited)
River of No Return
1954
as Council City Barfly (uncredited)
Julius Caesar
1953
as Citizen of Rome (uncredited)
Rio Lobo
1970
as Card Player (uncredited)
The Blue Angel
1959
as Club Patron (uncredited)
Batman
1966
as Seaman (uncredited)
The Tin Star
1957
as Townsman (uncredited)
Captain Kidd
1945
as Pirate (uncredited)
The Tall Men
1955
as Hotel Guest (uncredited)
The Stooge
1951
as Diner Patron (uncredited)
California
1947
as Miner (uncredited)
Luv
1967
as Bartender (uncredited)
Cheyenne Autumn
1964
as Soldier on Train (uncredited)
Friendly Persuasion
1956
as Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Imitation of Life
1959
as Truck Driver
The Duel at Silver Creek
1952
as Townsman (uncredited)
Winchester '73
1967
as Townsman (uncredited)
The Far Country
1954
as Miner (uncredited)
Panhandle
1948
as Bartender (uncredited)
Limelight
1952
as Music Hall Patron (uncredited)
I Walk Alone
1947
as Butcher (uncredited)
Flash Gordon
1936
as Shark Man
Pitfall
1948
as Prisoner
The Spirit of St. Louis
1957
as Crowd Member in France (uncredited)
Storm Warning
1951
as Townsman (uncredited)
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
1966
as Townsman (uncredited)
7 Men from Now
1956
as Townsman
The Flame and the Arrow
1950
as Guard (uncredited)
Ride a Crooked Trail
1958
as Townsman (uncredited)
It's Always Fair Weather
1955
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
Frenchie
1950
as Saloon Patron (uncredited)
The Return of Frank James
1940
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
The Good Guys and the Bad Guys
1969
as Townsman (uncredited)
Great Day in the Morning
1956
as Miner (uncredited)
The Invisible Man's Revenge
1944
as Pub Patron (uncredited)
Support Your Local Gunfighter
1971
as Townsman (uncredited)
One More Train to Rob
1971
as Train Passenger (uncredited)
Crack-Up
1946
as Cop (Uncredited)
Bright Leaf
1950
as Man at Tobacco Auction (uncredited)
Silver River
1948
as Miner (uncredited)
The Long, Long Trailer
1954
as Trailer Park Attendee (uncredited)
Reign of Terror
1949
as Citizen (uncredited)
Santa Fe Passage
1955
The Yellow Mountain
1954
as (uncredited)
Edge of Darkness
1943
as Soldier (uncredited)
Go West
1940
as Bartender
Raw Deal
1948
as (uncredited)
The Chinese Ring
1947
as Dock Worker (uncredited)
Man's Favorite Sport?
1964
as Fisherman (uncredited)
Ride Out for Revenge
1957
as Townsman (uncredited)
A Bullet for Joey
1955
as Gambler (uncredited)
Alias Nick Beal
1949
as Campaign Worker
Ten Gentlemen from West Point
1942
as Graduation Spectator (uncredited)
Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case
1943
as Prison Guard (uncredited)
Background to Danger
1943
as Chef
Creature with the Atom Brain
1955
as Policeman (uncredited)
Captive Wild Woman
1943
as Roustabout (uncredited)
Man from God's Country
1958
as Townsman (uncredited)
Phantom Raiders
1940
as Man in Cafe
California Passage
1950
as Townsman (uncredited)
Gunmen from Laredo
1959
Albuquerque
1948
as Townsman (uncredited)
Belle of the Yukon
1944
as Barfly (uncredited)
The Last Round-up
1947
The Toast of New Orleans
1950
as Fisherman (uncredited)
Two Lost Worlds
1951
Tall Man Riding
1955
as Townsman (uncredited)
Yankee Fakir
1947
as Townsman
Little Nellie Kelly
1940
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Fury at Furnace Creek
1948
as Trial Spectator (uncredited)
The Public Pays
1936
as Police Officer (uncredited)
Money to Loan
1939
as Arresting Officer
Sky Murder
1940
as Man at Meeting
Deep in the Heart of Texas
1942
as Henchman
After Midnight with Boston Blackie
1943
as Police Officer
The Crime of Helen Stanley
1934
as Electrician (uncredited)
The Solid Gold Girl
1964
as Barfly
Song of Revolt
1937
as Spectator at Execution (uncredited)
About Cap Somers
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. With 85 credits spanning from 1934 to 1971, Cap Somers has appeared in 81 films and 4 TV shows.
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Most Popular Cap Somers Movies
- Witness for the Prosecution (1957) — as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) — as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) — as Barfly (uncredited)
- Around the World in 80 Days (1956) — as (uncredited)
- River of No Return (1954) — as Council City Barfly (uncredited)
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