Robert Edward Homans[1] (November 8, 1877 – July 28, 1947) was an American actor who entered films in 1923 after a lengthy stage career.[2]

Robert Homans
Homans in 1918
Born
Robert Edward Homans

(1877-11-08)November 8, 1877
DiedJuly 28, 1947(1947-07-28) (aged 69)
OccupationActor
Years active1917–1946
Spouse
Agnes Mary Josephine Mellon
(m. 1909; died 1944)
Children1

Life and career

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Robert Homans as "Bread" in the Broadway production of The Blue Bird (1910)

Robert Homans was born November 8, 1877, in Malden, Massachusetts.[3] Although he studied medicine for three years after his college graduation, a 1906 newspaper article noted that "the 'stage bee' got into his bonnet and nothing would do but that he become an actor."[4] His Broadway credits include The Blue Bird (1910), The Blue Envelope (1915), Johnny, Get Your Gun (1916) and Like a King (1921).[5][6]

 
Homans in The 13th Man (1939)

His screen debut came in Madame Sherry. He appeared in some 400 films between 1917 and 1946.[3]

On April 18, 1909, Homans married Agnes J. Mellon in San Francisco.[7] Another source gives his wife's name as Agnes Maynard.[8]

Homans died in Los Angeles, California on July 28, 1947, from a heart attack.[3][5]

Filmography

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References

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  1. ^ "Robert E. Homans". BFI. Archived from the original on April 25, 2016.
  2. ^ Hal Erickson. "Robert E. Homans - Biography, Movie Highlights and Photos - AllMovie". AllMovie.
  3. ^ a b c Katchmer, George A. (2002). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland. p. 167. ISBN 9781476609058. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
  4. ^ "Burbank's New Heavy Man Is Handsome, Young and Athletic". Los Angeles Herald. California, Los Angeles. January 18, 1906. p. 6. Retrieved January 12, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.  
  5. ^ a b The Broadway League. "Robert E. Homans". Internet Broadway Database.
  6. ^ "("Robert E. Homans" search results)". Playbill Vault. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
  7. ^ Guernsey, Glen (March 12, 1910). "News of the Day On Old Broadway". The Evening Statesman. Washington, Walla Walla. p. 2. Retrieved January 12, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.  
  8. ^ "The Theaters". Los Angeles Herald. California, Los Angeles. May 5, 1909. p. 8. Retrieved January 13, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.  
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