Tom Tyler

Movie Actor

Birthday August 9, 1903

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace New York

DEATH DATE May 1, 1954 (50)

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About

American actor best known for his portrayal of Captain Marvel in the 1941 version of The Adventures of Captain Marvel. He also starred as the titular character The Phantom, in the 1950 adaptation of the Lee Falk comic strip.

Before Fame

He began his career in silent films like the 1926 The Cowboy Cop, and later transitioned into "talkies."

Trivia

He acted in two John Ford films, Stagecoach and She Wore a Yellow Ribbon.

Family Life

He married Jeanne Martel in 1937.

Associated With

He also appeared in The Mummy's Hand, starring Boris Karloff.