Thomas Meighan

American actor of the silent era and early talkies, celebrated for his leading man presence opposite some of Hollywood's most iconic actresses.

Thomas Meighan - Personal Information

  • Name: Thomas Meighan
  • Date of Birth: April 9, 1879
  • Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Date of Death: July 8, 1936
  • Gender: Male
  • Job Title: Actor

Biography

Thomas Meighan (April 9, 1879 - July 8, 1936) was an American actor of silent films and early talkies. He played several leading man roles opposite popular actresses of the day including Mary Pickford and Gloria Swanson. At one point he commanded $10,000 a week.

Selected Filmography

A look at ten notable screen appearances from Thomas Meighan's extensive career.

  • Peck's Bad Boy (1934) as Henry Peck
  • Madison Square Garden (1932) as Bill Carley
  • Cheaters at Play (1932) as Michael Lanyard
  • Skyline (1931) as Gordon A. McClellan
  • Young Sinners (1931) as Tom McGuire
  • The Argyle Case (1929) as Alexander Kayton
  • The Racket (1928) as Police Captain James McQuigg
  • The Mating Call (1928) as Leslie Hatten
  • The City Gone Wild (1927) as John Phelan
  • We're All Gamblers (1927) as Lucky Sam McCarver

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