Cap Somers

Known for

Acting

Born

April 27, 1893

Birthplace

Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA

Died

September 18, 1970 (aged 77)

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.

Best known work

To Kill a Mockingbird

1962

Witness for the Prosecution

1957

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

1962

Batman

1966

Limelight

1952

Around the World in 80 Days

1956

River of No Return

1954

Get Smart

1965

Imitation of Life

1959

Rio Lobo

1970

Filmography

1971
Support Your Local Gunfighter
as Townsman (uncredited)
1971
One More Train to Rob
as Train Passenger (uncredited)
1970
Rio Lobo
as Card Player (uncredited)
1969
The Good Guys and the Bad Guys
as Townsman (uncredited)
1967
Luv
as Bartender (uncredited)
1967
Winchester '73
as Townsman (uncredited)
1966
Batman
as Seaman (uncredited)
1966
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
as Townsman (uncredited)
1965
Get SmartTV
as Nightclub Patron (uncredited) (1 episode), as Cowboy (uncredited) (1 episode)
1965
BrandedTV
as Circus Patron (uncredited) (1 episode)
1964
Cheyenne Autumn
as Soldier on Train (uncredited)
1964
The Solid Gold Girl
as Barfly
1964
Man's Favorite Sport?
as Fisherman (uncredited)
1962
To Kill a Mockingbird
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
1962
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
as Barfly (uncredited)
1959
The Blue Angel
as Club Patron (uncredited)
1959
Imitation of Life
as Truck Driver (uncredited)
1959
Gunmen from Laredo
1959
RawhideTV
as Townsman (uncredited) (1 episode)
1958
Ride a Crooked Trail
as Townsman (uncredited)
1958
Man from God's Country
as Townsman (uncredited)
1957
Witness for the Prosecution
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
1957
The Tin Star
as Townsman (uncredited)
1957
Ride Out for Revenge
as Townsman (uncredited)
1957
Wagon TrainTV
as Townsman (1 episode)