BeamFlip Logo
User
Robert Homans

Robert Homans

Robert Edward Homans (November 8, 1877 – July 28, 1947) was an American actor who entered films in 1923 after a lengthy stage career.

Born

Nov 07, 1877

Malden, Massachusetts, USA

Died

Jul 28, 1947

Known For

Acting

Movies

242 acting

0 crew

Popularity

0.3

movie

Known For

Stagecoach

Stagecoach

1939

as Ed the Editor (uncredited)
The Maltese Falcon

The Maltese Falcon

1941

as Policeman (uncredited)
The Thin Man

The Thin Man

1934

as Billy (uncredited)
The Grapes of Wrath

The Grapes of Wrath

1940

as Spencer
The Public Enemy

The Public Enemy

1931

as Officer Pat Burke (uncredited)
I Married a Witch

I Married a Witch

1942

Anchors Aweigh

Anchors Aweigh

1945

as Old Cop (uncredited)
They Were Expendable

They Were Expendable

1945

as Bartender at Manila Hotel (uncredited)
Dodge City

Dodge City

1939

as Mail Clerk (uncredited)
Young Mr. Lincoln

Young Mr. Lincoln

1939

as Mr. Clay (uncredited)
Stagecoach
Stagecoach
1939 • as Ed the Editor (uncredited)
★ 7.6
The Maltese Falcon
The Maltese Falcon
1941 • as Policeman (uncredited)
★ 7.7
The Thin Man
The Thin Man
1934 • as Billy (uncredited)
★ 7.5
The Grapes of Wrath
The Grapes of Wrath
1940 • as Spencer
★ 7.8
The Public Enemy
The Public Enemy
1931 • as Officer Pat Burke (uncredited)
★ 7.2
I Married a Witch
I Married a Witch
1942
★ 6.8
Anchors Aweigh
Anchors Aweigh
1945 • as Old Cop (uncredited)
★ 6.8
They Were Expendable
They Were Expendable
1945 • as Bartender at Manila Hotel (uncredited)
★ 6.5
Dodge City
Dodge City
1939 • as Mail Clerk (uncredited)
★ 6.9
Young Mr. Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln
1939 • as Mr. Clay (uncredited)
★ 7.2
Fury
Fury
1936 • as Incoming Watchman (uncredited)
★ 7.5
Dead End
Dead End
1937 • as Policeman on Morning Beat (uncredited)
★ 7.0
Union Pacific
Union Pacific
1939 • as Man (uncredited)
★ 6.6
Each Dawn I Die
Each Dawn I Die
1939 • as Mac - a Guard (uncredited)
★ 6.8
Cover Girl
Cover Girl
1944 • as Pop (uncredited)
★ 6.3
You and Me
You and Me
1938 • as Security Guard in Store (uncredited)
★ 6.5
Mystery of the Wax Museum
Mystery of the Wax Museum
1933 • as Desk Sergeant, 12th Precinct
★ 6.4
She Done Him Wrong
She Done Him Wrong
1933 • as Doheney
★ 5.9
For Me and My Gal
For Me and My Gal
1942 • as New York Palace Doorman (uncredited)
★ 6.5
Beyond Tomorrow
Beyond Tomorrow
1940 • as Sergeant
★ 6.0
City Streets
City Streets
1931 • as Police inspector
★ 6.2
The Informer
The Informer
1935 • as Detractor
★ 6.8
Easy Living
Easy Living
1937 • as Private Guard (uncredited)
★ 7.1
The Prisoner of Shark Island
The Prisoner of Shark Island
1936 • as Sergeant (uncredited)
★ 6.8
Honky Tonk
Honky Tonk
1941 • as Man at Tar Party (uncredited)
★ 6.3
Lady Killer
Lady Killer
1933 • as Jailer (uncredited)
★ 6.9
When Tomorrow Comes
When Tomorrow Comes
1939 • as Policeman (uncredited)
★ 5.2
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
1930 • as A Senator - One of Lincoln's Advisors (uncredited)
★ 5.4
If I Had a Million
If I Had a Million
1932 • as Detective (uncredited)
★ 6.6
Virginia City
Virginia City
1940 • as Southerner (uncredited)
★ 6.2
Come and Get It
Come and Get It
1936 • as Cookie (uncredited)
★ 6.8
It Happened Tomorrow
It Happened Tomorrow
1944
★ 6.8
Black Legion
Black Legion
1937 • as Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)
★ 6.6
Lady in a Jam
Lady in a Jam
1942 • as Faro Bill
★ 5.3
Bogart: The Untold Story
Bogart: The Untold Story
1997 • as Self (archive footage)
You Can't Get Away with Murder
You Can't Get Away with Murder
1939 • as Keeper Burns (uncredited)
★ 5.7
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
1938 • as Lt. Johnson
★ 7.2
The Black Camel
The Black Camel
1931 • as Chief of Police (uncredited)
★ 6.1
Ex-Champ
Ex-Champ
1939 • as Policeman
★ 6.0
A Dispatch from Reuters
A Dispatch from Reuters
1940 • as Reporter (uncredited)
★ 6.1
In Old California
In Old California
1942 • as Marshal Alvin Thompson
★ 5.1
Thirty Day Princess
Thirty Day Princess
1934 • as Detective #1 (uncredited)
★ 6.8
Parnell
Parnell
1937 • as Irish Cop in New York
★ 4.1
'Til We Meet Again
'Til We Meet Again
1940 • as Dock Policeman (uncredited)
★ 6.2
Castle on the Hudson
Castle on the Hudson
1940 • as Clyde Burton - the Detective Escort (uncredited)
★ 6.8
Son of the Gods
Son of the Gods
1930 • as Dugan (uncredited)
★ 5.6
The Oklahoma Kid
The Oklahoma Kid
1939 • as Bartender (uncredited)
★ 6.0
Christmas Holiday
Christmas Holiday
1944 • as Policeman (uncredited)
★ 6.4
The Whistler
The Whistler
1944 • as Dock Watchman (Uncredited)
★ 6.0
Wild Bill Hickok Rides
Wild Bill Hickok Rides
1942 • as Joseph
★ 4.7
Let Us Live
Let Us Live
1939 • as Unlucky Cop (uncredited)
★ 6.8
Nazi Agent
Nazi Agent
1942 • as 1st Captain (uncredited)
★ 6.7
Night Monster
Night Monster
1942 • as Captain "Cap" Beggs
★ 6.2
Blackmail
Blackmail
1939 • as Cooper (uncredited)
★ 6.4
Out of the Fog
Out of the Fog
1941 • as Officer Magruder
★ 6.2
Florida Special
Florida Special
1936 • as Police Captain (uncredited)
★ 6.0
Five Came Back
Five Came Back
1939 • as Police Captain (uncredited)
★ 6.2
Lillian Russell
Lillian Russell
1940 • as Stage Doorman
★ 6.5
They Shall Have Music
They Shall Have Music
1939 • as Policeman at Barney's Pool Room (uncredited)
★ 6.2
The Plough and the Stars
The Plough and the Stars
1936 • as Timmy, Barman
★ 5.8
It Ain't Hay
It Ain't Hay
1943 • as Policeman (uncredited)
★ 6.4
Johnny Apollo
Johnny Apollo
1940 • as Receptionist Guard (uncredited)
★ 6.9
Hell's Kitchen
Hell's Kitchen
1939 • as Hardy
★ 6.4
Fingers at the Window
Fingers at the Window
1942 • as Officer O'Garrity
★ 5.5
Lady with Red Hair
Lady with Red Hair
1940 • as Policeman on Courthouse Steps (uncredited)
★ 6.5
King of Chinatown
King of Chinatown
1939 • as Detective (uncredited)
★ 5.4
Union Depot
Union Depot
1932 • as Policeman in Paddy Wagon (uncredited)
★ 5.8
Calling Dr. Kildare
Calling Dr. Kildare
1939 • as Hickman - Policeman Bringing Jenny (uncredited)
★ 6.1
His Family Tree
His Family Tree
1935 • as Pub Sailor at Bar
★ 4.5
The Go-Getter
The Go-Getter
1937 • as Policeman (uncredited)
★ 5.8
The Great O'Malley
The Great O'Malley
1937 • as Policeman Jim Dugan (uncredited)
★ 6.7
Born Reckless
Born Reckless
1930 • as Policeman
★ 5.5
Love Thy Neighbor
Love Thy Neighbor
1940 • as Turnkey
★ 6.5
Easy Money
Easy Money
1936 • as Det. Sam Belden
★ 4.4
No Time for Love
No Time for Love
1943 • as Pop Murphy (uncredited)
★ 7.0
Badman's Territory
Badman's Territory
1946 • as Judge (uncredited)
★ 5.7
Flight from Destiny
Flight from Destiny
1941 • as Jailer
★ 5.4
Varsity Show
Varsity Show
1937 • as Police Sgt. Murphy (uncredited)
★ 6.5
A Medal for Benny
A Medal for Benny
1945 • as Police Chief (uncredited)
★ 4.5
The Scarlet Clue
The Scarlet Clue
1945 • as Capt. Flynn
★ 5.9
Sinner Take All
Sinner Take All
1936 • as Sgt. Donovan (uncredited)
★ 4.3
Steamboat Round the Bend
Steamboat Round the Bend
1935 • as Race Official
★ 7.5
The Nuisance
The Nuisance
1933 • as Streetcar Driver (uncredited)
★ 5.0
Pacific Blackout
Pacific Blackout
1941 • as Police Desk Sergeant
★ 6.3
Swanee River
Swanee River
1939 • as Sheriff
★ 6.7
The Public Pays
The Public Pays
1936 • as Officer Donovan (uncredited)
★ 7.0
The Amazing Mrs. Holliday
The Amazing Mrs. Holliday
1943
★ 6.7
Sworn Enemy
Sworn Enemy
1936 • as 1st Policeman (uncredited)
★ 5.3
Red River Valley
Red River Valley
1941 • as Sheriff Sutherland
★ 7.7
A Stranger in Town
A Stranger in Town
1943 • as Sergeant
★ 6.1
Rulers of the Sea
Rulers of the Sea
1939 • as Constable Dunn (Uncredited)
★ 6.5
Blackwell's Island
Blackwell's Island
1939 • as Dock Guard (uncredited)
★ 5.0
Full Confession
Full Confession
1939 • as Bartender (uncredited)
★ 4.7
Dance Charlie Dance
Dance Charlie Dance
1937 • as Tim
★ 6.0
A Man Betrayed
A Man Betrayed
1941 • as Traffic Policeman (uncredited)
★ 5.4
Jim Hanvey, Detective
Jim Hanvey, Detective
1937 • as Sheriff Garrett
★ 5.9
Murder in Times Square
Murder in Times Square
1943 • as Meehan
★ 4.3
Vagabond Lady
Vagabond Lady
1935 • as Tony’s Old Crony (uncredited)
★ 7.2
Gold Is Where You Find It
Gold Is Where You Find It
1938 • as Miner Grogan (uncredited)
★ 6.9
East of the River
East of the River
1940 • as Patrolman Shanahan
★ 5.7
Ship Cafe
Ship Cafe
1935 • as Derrick Man (uncredited)
Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood Boulevard
1936 • as Gray (uncredited)
★ 2.7
Branded Men
Branded Men
1931 • as Chairman
★ 5.0
Coquette
Coquette
1929 • as Court Bailiff
★ 5.7
The President's Mystery
The President's Mystery
1936 • as Sergeant
★ 5.3
Little Nellie Kelly
Little Nellie Kelly
1940 • as Dooley Pub Owner (uncredited)
★ 6.7
Strike Me Pink
Strike Me Pink
1936 • as Joe - the Cop (uncredited)
★ 6.6
Jimmy the Gent
Jimmy the Gent
1934 • as Paddy (uncredited)
★ 6.3
Afraid to Talk
Afraid to Talk
1932 • as Bill McGuire - Third-Degree Detective
★ 6.0
The Phantom Speaks
The Phantom Speaks
1945 • as Death Row Guard (Uncredited)
★ 5.4
Next Time I Marry
Next Time I Marry
1938 • as Bailiff (uncredited)
★ 7.0
Rhythm on the River
Rhythm on the River
1940 • as Detective
★ 6.8
Winter Carnival
Winter Carnival
1939 • as Conductor
★ 6.0
X Marks the Spot
X Marks the Spot
1942 • as Timothy J. Delaney
★ 3.9
Music for Madame
Music for Madame
1937 • as Police Desk Sergeant (Uncredited)
★ 5.0
Playing Around
Playing Around
1930 • as Pirate's Den Waiter (uncredited)
★ 4.3
Time Out for Romance
Time Out for Romance
1937 • as Cop
★ 5.6
Hot Water
Hot Water
1937 • as Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
★ 5.0
The Spellbinder
The Spellbinder
1939 • as Court Policeman at Door (uncredited)
★ 6.0
Midnight Court
Midnight Court
1937 • as Policeman
★ 4.4
Over the Wall
Over the Wall
1938 • as John Davis
★ 5.0
The Valiant
The Valiant
1929 • as Newspaper Printer (uncredited)
★ 6.0
Penrod and Sam
Penrod and Sam
1937 • as Sheriff (uncredited)
★ 6.0
Joe Smith, American
Joe Smith, American
1942 • as Old Man in Waiting Room (uncredited)
★ 6.2
Hallelujah, I'm a Bum
Hallelujah, I'm a Bum
1933 • as Cop
★ 7.4
Double Alibi
Double Alibi
1940 • as Policeman at Diner
★ 4.0
Murder on a Honeymoon
Murder on a Honeymoon
1935 • as Police Stenographer (uncredited)
★ 6.4
I Take This Oath
I Take This Oath
1940 • as Mike Hanagan
★ 4.3
Stormy
Stormy
1935 • as Train Conductor (uncredited)
G-men vs. the Black Dragon
G-men vs. the Black Dragon
1943 • as Capt. Gorman [Ch. 12-13]
★ 5.0
The Jury's Secret
The Jury's Secret
1938 • as Cop
★ 4.0
Frontier Days
Frontier Days
1945 • as Mail Clerk (uncredited)
★ 4.0
The President Vanishes
The President Vanishes
1934 • as Cop on the Beat (uncredited)
★ 5.8
You Can't Beat the Law
You Can't Beat the Law
1943 • as Mr. Duncan
★ 5.2
Smart Blonde
Smart Blonde
1937 • as Cop (uncredited)
★ 6.1
Heart of the North
Heart of the North
1938 • as Boat Captain Ashman
★ 4.0
The Saint Strikes Back
The Saint Strikes Back
1939 • as Policer Officer Moriarity (Uncredited)
★ 5.6
Madame Racketeer
Madame Racketeer
1932 • as Chief of Police
★ 4.8
The Great Hospital Mystery
The Great Hospital Mystery
1937 • as Bank Guard
★ 4.0
Whistling in the Dark
Whistling in the Dark
1941 • as Flintwood Policeman (uncredited)
★ 5.8
The Gang's All Here
The Gang's All Here
1941 • as Pop Wallace
★ 5.1
King of the Turf
King of the Turf
1939 • as Sgt. Brannigan
★ 7.0
Under-Cover Man
Under-Cover Man
1932 • as Flannagan
★ 4.5
Wild Girl
Wild Girl
1932 • as Sheriff / Gambling Kibitzer (uncredited)
★ 6.0
Exposed
Exposed
1938 • as Policeman
★ 5.0
Ever Since Eve
Ever Since Eve
1937 • as Police Sergeant (uncredited)
★ 5.5
Confidential
Confidential
1935 • as Fat Pool Player
★ 5.8
The Lawyer's Secret
The Lawyer's Secret
1931 • as Chief of Police (uncredited)
★ 5.8
Make Your Own Bed
Make Your Own Bed
1944 • as Policeman
★ 5.8
It Happened in Flatbush
It Happened in Flatbush
1942 • as Mr. Collins
★ 4.8
Nobody's Darling
Nobody's Darling
1943 • as Policeman (uncredited)
The Widow from Chicago
The Widow from Chicago
1930 • as Patrolman (uncredited)
★ 6.3
One Sunday Afternoon
One Sunday Afternoon
1933 • as Officer Charlie Brown (uncredited)
★ 6.3
The Merry Monahans
The Merry Monahans
1944 • as Policeman
★ 5.0
Man Alive
Man Alive
1945 • as Uncle Barney McBride (uncredited)
★ 5.1
Main Street on the March!
Main Street on the March!
1941 • as Lighthouse Keeper (uncredited)
★ 5.6
Blondie Brings Up Baby
Blondie Brings Up Baby
1939 • as Police Capt. James (uncredited)
★ 6.5
High School
High School
1940 • as Policeman
★ 5.5
Missing Evidence
Missing Evidence
1939 • as Policeman
★ 5.0
Sierra Sue
Sierra Sue
1941 • as George Larrabee
Penrod and His Twin Brother
Penrod and His Twin Brother
1938 • as Chief Flynn
★ 5.0
Hollywood Stadium Mystery
Hollywood Stadium Mystery
1938 • as Captain Joseph Filsom
★ 5.7
Maid's Night Out
Maid's Night Out
1938 • as Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
★ 5.1
Below the Deadline
Below the Deadline
1936 • as Police Captain Symonds
★ 4.4
Inside Information
Inside Information
1939 • as Casey
Yes, My Darling Daughter
Yes, My Darling Daughter
1939 • as Sergeant Murphy
★ 3.3
Smiling Irish Eyes
Smiling Irish Eyes
1929 • as Shamus O'Connor
Alias French Gertie
Alias French Gertie
1930 • as Prison Warden
★ 5.0
Music in Manhattan
Music in Manhattan
1944 • as Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
★ 5.5
Her Master's Voice
Her Master's Voice
1936 • as Stationmaster
★ 6.0
Sensations of 1945
Sensations of 1945
1944 • as Cop (uncredited)
★ 6.2
After Midnight with Boston Blackie
After Midnight with Boston Blackie
1943 • as Police Lieutenant
★ 5.6
Walking Down Broadway
Walking Down Broadway
1938 • as Cop
★ 5.7
The Night Hawk
The Night Hawk
1938 • as Mulruney
River Gang
River Gang
1945 • as Police Captain
Pop Always Pays
Pop Always Pays
1940 • as Police Lieutenant
movie
Gambling Ship
1938
The Bridge of Sighs
The Bridge of Sighs
1936 • as Homicide Capt. P.G. Otheron
★ 6.0
Extravagance
Extravagance
1930 • as Process Server (uncredited)
★ 3.9
The Prairie King
The Prairie King
1927 • as Jim Gardener (as Robert E. Homans)
It Couldn't Have Happened (But It Did)
It Couldn't Have Happened (But It Did)
1936 • as Police Lt. O'Neill
★ 5.8
The 13th Man
The 13th Man
1937 • as Police Lt. Tom O'Hara
★ 6.0
Young America
Young America
1932 • as Patrolman Weems
★ 5.0
Silence
Silence
1931 • as Tim - Detective
★ 7.5
Gold Mine in the Sky
Gold Mine in the Sky
1938 • as Lucky Langham
Double Cross
Double Cross
1941 • as Capt. Murray
★ 4.8
Women Are Trouble
Women Are Trouble
1936 • as Police Lieutenant Mayer
★ 6.0
The Princess from Hoboken
The Princess from Hoboken
1927 • as McCoy
Think It Over
Think It Over
1938
★ 6.3
movie
Blonde Ransom
1945 • as Policeman (uncredited)
Law of the Badlands
Law of the Badlands
1945
West of Carson City
West of Carson City
1940 • as Judge Harkins
★ 2.0
Girl on the Spot
Girl on the Spot
1946 • as Clancy (uncredited)
Clearing the Range
Clearing the Range
1931 • as 'Dad' Moran
★ 4.2
Here I Am a Stranger
Here I Am a Stranger
1939 • as Jonesy, Policeman
★ 7.0
Mr. Skitch
Mr. Skitch
1933 • as Norville - Flat River Sheriff
★ 6.0
Rogues' Gallery
Rogues' Gallery
1944 • as Police Lieutenant Daniel O'Day (as Bob Homans)
★ 4.9
Here Comes Trouble
Here Comes Trouble
1936
Shantytown
Shantytown
1943 • as Dugan
★ 6.0
Heroes in Blue
Heroes in Blue
1939 • as Police Officer
★ 4.0
The Sombrero Kid
The Sombrero Kid
1942 • as Marshal Thomas Holden
★ 3.0
Smuggled Cargo
Smuggled Cargo
1939 • as Kincaid
Little Miss Nobody
Little Miss Nobody
1936 • as Policeman
★ 6.0
Radio Hams
Radio Hams
1939 • as Lighthouse Keeper
★ 6.0
The Isle of Lost Ships
The Isle of Lost Ships
1929 • as Mr. Burke
Suicide Squad
Suicide Squad
1935 • as Capt. Tim O'Connor
★ 7.6
Consolation Marriage
Consolation Marriage
1931 • as Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
★ 6.1
The Man from Hell's Edges
The Man from Hell's Edges
1932 • as The Sheriff
★ 4.0
Come Out Fighting
Come Out Fighting
1945 • as Police Sergeant Tom Riley
★ 7.0
Blindfold
Blindfold
1928 • as Captain Jenkins
She Has What It Takes
She Has What It Takes
1943 • as Captain Pat O'Neal
Laughing Irish Eyes
Laughing Irish Eyes
1936 • as Announcer
Trigger Tricks
Trigger Tricks
1930 • as Thomas Kingston
Little Miss Thoroughbred
Little Miss Thoroughbred
1938 • as Pat O'Reilly
★ 4.0
Son of Roaring Dan
Son of Roaring Dan
1940 • as Roaring Dan McPhail
Nearly Eighteen
Nearly Eighteen
1943 • as Judge
★ 5.0
Son of Oklahoma
Son of Oklahoma
1932 • as John Clayton - aka Silent Jack Clay
Guardians of the Wild
Guardians of the Wild
1928 • as John Warren
Crashing Through Danger
Crashing Through Danger
1938 • as Pop Foster
★ 3.0
Ride, Ranger, Ride
Ride, Ranger, Ride
1936 • as Colonel Summeral
★ 4.7
Slander House
Slander House
1938 • as The Irish Policeman
★ 3.7
The Big Show-Off
The Big Show-Off
1945 • as Police Captain
★ 4.5
The One Way Trail
The One Way Trail
1931 • as George Beck
Fast and Furious
Fast and Furious
1927 • as Doctor
★ 1.0
The Silent Power
The Silent Power
1926 • as David Webster
The Concentratin' Kid
The Concentratin' Kid
1930 • as C.C. Stile
The Thoroughbred
The Thoroughbred
1930 • as Riley
★ 4.7
movie
Say Uncle
1944 • as Errol's Real Uncle
Spurs
Spurs
1930 • as Dad Merril (as Bob Homans)
Wolves of the North
Wolves of the North
1924 • as Simon Blake
Alias: The Bad Man
Alias: The Bad Man
1931 • as Silas Warner
★ 4.3
The Breathless Moment
The Breathless Moment
1924 • as Detective Quinn (as Robert E. Homans)
Obey Your Husband
Obey Your Husband
1928 • as Stephens
Burning the Wind
Burning the Wind
1929 • as Richard Gordon Sr
The Silent Avenger
The Silent Avenger
1927 • as Steven Gilmore
movie
Fury of the Wild
1929 • as Matt Roark
The Lightning Flyer
The Lightning Flyer
1931 • as John Nelson
Dark Stairways
Dark Stairways
1924 • as 'Dippy' Blake
Mountains of Manhattan
Mountains of Manhattan
1927 • as 'Big Bill' Wright
movie
Fighting with Buffalo Bill
1926 • as Caleb Crosby
Madame Sherry
Madame Sherry
1917 • as Undetermined Role
The Masked Angel
The Masked Angel
1928 • as Detective Bives