Cap Somers
Known for Acting · 89 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
Get Smart
1965
as Nightclub Patron (uncredited) / Cowboy (uncredited)
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
as Townsman (uncredited)
Rawhide
1959
as Townsman (uncredited)
Witness for the Prosecution
1957
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
1962
as Barfly (uncredited)
TV Shows (4)
Movies (85)
Witness for the Prosecution
1957
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
1962
as Barfly (uncredited)
To Kill a Mockingbird
1962
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Around the World in 80 Days
1956
as (uncredited)
Batman
1966
as Seaman (uncredited)
River of No Return
1954
as Council City Barfly (uncredited)
Limelight
1952
as Music Hall Patron (uncredited)
Rio Lobo
1970
as Card Player (uncredited)
Friendly Persuasion
1956
as Carnival Patron (uncredited)
The Return of Frank James
1940
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
7 Men from Now
1956
as Townsman
Julius Caesar
1953
as Citizen of Rome (uncredited)
Go West
1940
as Bartender
Imitation of Life
1959
as Truck Driver
The Tin Star
1957
as Townsman (uncredited)
Cheyenne Autumn
1964
as Soldier on Train (uncredited)
The Good Guys and the Bad Guys
1969
as Townsman (uncredited)
Luv
1967
as Bartender (uncredited)
The Duel at Silver Creek
1952
as Townsman (uncredited)
Great Day in the Morning
1956
as Miner (uncredited)
The Far Country
1954
as Miner (uncredited)
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
1966
as Townsman (uncredited)
Man's Favorite Sport?
1964
as Fisherman (uncredited)
The Tall Men
1955
as Hotel Guest (uncredited)
The Spirit of St. Louis
1957
as Crowd Member in France (uncredited)
The Long, Long Trailer
1954
as Trailer Park Attendee (uncredited)
Ride a Crooked Trail
1958
as Townsman (uncredited)
Silver River
1948
as Miner (uncredited)
It's Always Fair Weather
1955
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
Support Your Local Gunfighter
1971
as Townsman (uncredited)
The Flame and the Arrow
1950
as Guard (uncredited)
The Invisible Man's Revenge
1944
as Pub Patron (uncredited)
Edge of Darkness
1943
as Soldier (uncredited)
Flash Gordon
1936
as Shark Man
The Sun Shines Bright
1953
One More Train to Rob
1971
as Train Passenger (uncredited)
Tall Man Riding
1955
as Townsman (uncredited)
Pitfall
1948
as Prisoner
Reign of Terror
1949
as Citizen (uncredited)
Captive Wild Woman
1943
as Roustabout (uncredited)
I Walk Alone
1947
as Butcher (uncredited)
Santa Fe Passage
1955
Storm Warning
1951
as Townsman (uncredited)
Man from God's Country
1958
as Townsman (uncredited)
The Stooge
1951
as Diner Patron (uncredited)
Captain Kidd
1945
as Pirate (uncredited)
Raw Deal
1948
as (uncredited)
A Bullet for Joey
1955
as Gambler (uncredited)
The Toast of New Orleans
1950
as Fisherman (uncredited)
Bright Leaf
1950
as Man at Tobacco Auction (uncredited)
Creature with the Atom Brain
1955
as Policeman (uncredited)
The Yellow Mountain
1954
as (uncredited)
Alias Nick Beal
1949
as Campaign Worker
The Blue Angel
1959
as Club Patron (uncredited)
The Last Round-up
1947
Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case
1943
as Prison Guard (uncredited)
California
1947
as Miner (uncredited)
Fury at Furnace Creek
1948
as Trial Spectator (uncredited)
Gunmen from Laredo
1959
Ride Out for Revenge
1957
as Townsman (uncredited)
Background to Danger
1943
as Chef
Belle of the Yukon
1944
as Barfly (uncredited)
Frenchie
1950
as Saloon Patron (uncredited)
The Solid Gold Girl
1964
as Barfly
Two Lost Worlds
1951
Tennessee's Partner
1955
as Townsman (uncredited)
Phantom Raiders
1940
as Man in Cafe
The Chinese Ring
1947
as Dock Worker (uncredited)
The Public Pays
1936
as Police Officer (uncredited)
Panhandle
1948
as Bartender (uncredited)
Sky Murder
1940
as Man at Meeting
Crack-Up
1946
as Cop (Uncredited)
California Passage
1950
as Townsman (uncredited)
Ten Gentlemen from West Point
1942
as Graduation Spectator (uncredited)
Winchester '73
1967
as Townsman (uncredited)
Albuquerque
1948
as Townsman (uncredited)
After Midnight with Boston Blackie
1943
as Police Officer
Woman They Almost Lynched
1953
as Townsman (uncredited)
Money to Loan
1939
as Arresting Officer
Little Nellie Kelly
1940
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Yankee Fakir
1947
as Townsman
The Crime of Helen Stanley
1934
as Electrician (uncredited)
The Falcon in Hollywood
1944
as Workman (uncredited)
Deep in the Heart of Texas
1942
as Henchman
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 89 credits spanning from 1934 to 1971, Cap Somers has appeared in 85 films and 4 TV shows.
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Most Popular Cap Somers Movies
- Witness for the Prosecution (1957) — as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) — as Barfly (uncredited)
- To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) — as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Around the World in 80 Days (1956) — as (uncredited)
- Batman (1966) — as Seaman (uncredited)
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