Cap Somers

Cap Somers

Actor

Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
April 27, 1893

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.

Photo

Cap Somers 1

Representative Works

Batman
Batman
6.4
/ English
River of No Return
River of No Return
6.7
/ English
Rio Lobo
Rio Lobo
6.5
/ English
Limelight
Limelight
7.9
/ English
The Tall Men
The Tall Men
6.5
/ English
Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar
7.1
/ English
The Tin Star
The Tin Star
7.0
/ English
The Far Country
The Far Country
6.9
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Witness for the Prosecution
1957Winner

Best Performance

Witness for the Prosecution

To Kill a Mockingbird
1962Winner

Best Performance

To Kill a Mockingbird

Around the World in 80 Days
1956Nominee

Best Performance

Around the World in 80 Days

Career Highlights

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
1962Highlight

Best Performance

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

Batman
1966Highlight

Best Performance

Batman