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