Tom London
Acting
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Tom London (August 24, 1889 – December 5, 1963) was an American veteran actor who played frequently in B-Westerns. According to The Guinness Book of Movie Records, London is credited with appearing in the most films in the history of Hollywood, this according to the 2001 book Film Facts, where it states that the performer who played in the most films was "Tom London, who made his first of over 2000 appearances in The Great Train Robbery, 1903. Born Leonard Clapham in Louisville, Kentucky, he got his start in movies as a props man in Chicago, Illinois. His debut was in 1915 in the Western Lone Larry, performing under his own name. In 1925, after having appeared in many silent films, he changed his name to Tom London, and used that name for the rest of his career. The first film in which he was billed under his new name was Winds of Chance, a World War I film, in which he played "Sgt. Rock". London was a trick rider and roper, and used his trick skills in scores of Westerns. In the silent film era he often played villainous roles, while in later years he often appeared as the sidekick to Western stars like Sunset Carson in several films. One of the busiest character actors, he appeared in over 600 films. London made many guest appearances in television shows through the 1950s, such as The Range Rider, with Jock Mahoney and Dick Jones. He also played Sam, the attendant of Helen Ramirez (Katy Jurado) in High Noon. His last movie was Underworld U.S.A. in 1961, and his final roles on TV were in Lawman and The Dakotas. London died at his home in North Hollywood at age 81 and was interred in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, California.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
as Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Age 42 (now 74)
All Quiet on the Western Front
as 1st Medic Orderly (uncredited)
Age 40 (now 74)
Friendly Persuasion
as Farmer on Front Line with Gard (uncredited)
Age 67 (now 74)
The Secret of Convict Lake
as Jerry - Posse Member (uncredited)
Age 61 (now 74)
Let No Man Write My Epitaph
as Bum at Bar (uncredited)
Age 71 (now 74)
Friendly Persuasion
as Farmer on Front Line with Gard (uncredited)
Age 67 (now 74)
Quincannon, Frontier Scout
as Livery Stableman (uncredited)
Age 66 (now 74)
The Secret of Convict Lake
as Jerry - Posse Member (uncredited)
Age 61 (now 74)
Twilight on the Rio Grande
as U.S. Customs Agent Tom
Age 57 (now 74)
The Girl Who Dared
as Neilson - Gas Station Owner (uncredited)
Age 54 (now 74)
The Lady and the Monster
as Man Who Tails Cory (Uncredited)
Age 54 (now 74)
No Place for a Lady
as Air Raid Warden (? - ever seen in final cut?)
Age 53 (now 74)
Tenting Tonight on the Old Camp Ground
as Henchman Pete
Age 53 (now 74)
The Lone Rider in Frontier Fury
as Curley - Saloon Henchman
Age 51 (now 74)
The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance
as Cop Getting Crane
Age 51 (now 74)
The Ranger and the Lady
as Independent Freight Wagon Driver
Age 50 (now 74)
Riders of the Black Hills
as Henchman Red Stevens
Age 48 (now 74)
The Countess of Monte Cristo
as Police Detective (uncredited)
Age 44 (now 74)
The Crime Doctor
as Detective at Airport Arrest (uncredited)
Age 44 (now 74)
The Trial of Vivienne Ware
as Cop at Door (uncredited)
Age 42 (now 74)
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
as Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Age 42 (now 74)
All Quiet on the Western Front
as 1st Medic Orderly (uncredited)
Age 40 (now 74)
The Return of the Riddle Rider
as Buck White
Age 37 (now 74)
The Great Air Robbery
as Undetermined Role (as Leonard Clapham)
Age 30 (now 74)
The Lone Star Ranger
as Undetermined Role (as Leonard Clapham)
Age 29 (now 74)
The Purple Mask
as Robert Jackson, Inventor (as Leonard Clapham)
Age 27 (now 74)
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
as Old Man Craig (uncredited)
Age 66 (now 74) The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
as Moss Grimmick (uncredited)
Age 66 (now 74) The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
as Jigger (uncredited)
Age 66 (now 74) The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
as Stableman (uncredited)
Age 66 (now 74)
The Wonderful World of Disney
as Deputy Sheriff Carlson (uncredited)
Age 65 (now 74)
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Also Known As
Len Clapham, Leonard Clapham, Leonard Clapman, Leonard T. Clapman
IMDB
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