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Franchot Tone
Franchot Tone
63 years (Feb 27, 1905 – Sep 18, 1968)
Niagara Falls, New York, USA
67 Movies
13 TV Shows

Franchot Tone

Known for
Mutiny on the Bounty
Roger Byam
That Night with You
Paul Renaud
Trail of the Vigilantes
Kansas
The Twilight Zone
Col. Archie Taylor
Franchot Tone was an American actor born in 1905 in Niagara Falls, New York. He rose to prominence in the 1930s as a leading man for MGM, earning an Academy Award nomination for his role in Mutiny on the Bounty (1935). He worked extensively on Broadway before transitioning to film and remained active in Hollywood for decades. Tone was also known for his personal life, including his marriage to actress Joan Crawford. He continued acting in film and television until his death in 1968.
Franchot Tone was an American actor born in 1905 in Niagara Falls, New York. He rose to prominence in the 1930s as a leading man for MGM, earning an Academy Award nomination for his role in Mutiny on the Bounty (1935). He worked extensively on Broadway before transitioning to film and remained active in Hollywood for decades. Tone was also known for his personal life, including his marriage to actress Joan Crawford. He continued acting in film and television until his death in 1968.
Known for
Mutiny on the Bounty
Roger Byam
That Night with You
Paul Renaud
Trail of the Vigilantes
Kansas
The Twilight Zone
Col. Archie Taylor
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TV Shows
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Nobody Runs Forever
Ambassador Townsend
★ 6.0
1968
Film
The Virginian
Murdoch · 1 episode
★ 6.5
1964–1965
TV
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Rudolph Bitzner · 1 episode
★ 7.9
1964–1965
TV
Mickey One
Rudy Lopp
★ 5.8
1965
Film
In Harm's Way
CINCPAC I
★ 6.6
1965
Film
How to Make a French Dish
John K. Montasy Jr
★ 4.9
1964
Film
Advise & Consent
The President
★ 7.2
1962
Film
The Twilight Zone
Col. Archie Taylor · 1 episode
★ 8.5
1960–1961
TV
Ben Casey
Daniel Freeland · 26 episodes
★ 5.9
1961–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Franchot Tone still alive?
Franchot Tone passed away on September 18, 1968 at age 63.
What are the most famous roles of Franchot Tone?
Franchot Tone is best known for roles in Mutiny on the Bounty, In Harm's Way, Five Graves to Cairo.
How many movies has Franchot Tone been in?
Over a 36-year career (since 1932), Franchot Tone has appeared in 67 movies and 13 TV shows.
What was Franchot Tone's first movie?
The career of Franchot Tone began with The Wiser Sex (1932).
What is Franchot Tone's most recent movie or series?
Franchot Tone's most recent release is Nobody Runs Forever, which premiered on August 22, 1968.
What TV shows has Franchot Tone appeared in?
On television, Franchot Tone has appeared in The Twilight Zone, Bonanza, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Alfred Hitchcock Hour.
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Franchot Tone
Franchot Tone
1905-02-27 · Niagara Falls, New York, USA

Franchot Tone (February 27, 1905 – September 18, 1968) was an American stage, film, and television actor, star of Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) and many other films through the 1960s. In the early 1960s Tone appeared in character roles on TV dramas like Bonanza, Wagon Train, The Twilight Zone, and The Alfred Hitchcock Hour.Franchot Tone, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

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