Biography
Stanislaus Pascal Franchot Tone was an American actor, producer, and director of stage, film and television. He was a leading man in the 1930s and early 1940s, and at the height of his career was known for his gentlemanly sophisticate roles, with supporting roles by the 1950s. His acting crossed many genres including pre-Code romantic leads to noir layered roles and World War I films. He appeared as a guest star in episodes of several golden age television series, including The Twilight Zone and The Alfred Hitchcock Hour while continuing to act and produce in the theater and movies throughout the 1960s.
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Awards & recognition
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Academy Award — Best Actor · 1936 · nominated
Filmography43 titles
The Twilight Zone
Twelve Angry Men
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Joan Crawford: Always the Star
Bonanza
Mutiny on the Bounty
Three Comrades
Exclusive Story
That's Entertainment, Part II
Phantom Lady
Five Graves to Cairo
Sadie McKee
The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Bride Wore Red
Gabriel Over the White House
Dancing Lady
Four Star Playhouse
The Ed Sullivan Show
Lux Video Theatre
In Harm's Way
Dangerous
The Virginian
I Love Trouble
Love on the Run
Bombshell
Tales of Tomorrow
The Unguarded Hour
Today We Live
Witchcraft: The Doll in Brambles
Lights Out
Every Girl Should Be Married
Dark Waters
The World Moves On
Mickey One
Quality Street
Here Comes the Groom
The Man on the Eiffel Tower
Suspense
Reckless
Jigsaw
Without Honor
Three Loves Has Nancy