Tom Conway
Date of birth: 1904-09-15
Place of birth: St. Petersburg, Russian Empire [now Russia]
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Thomas Charles Sanders, Thomas Sanders
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Tom Conway (born Thomas Charles Sanders, 15 September 1904 – 22 April 1967) was a British film, television and radio actor remembered for playing private detectives (including The Falcon, Sherlock Holmes, Bulldog Drummond, and The Saint) and psychiatrists. He is perhaps best known for playing "The Falcon" in ten of the series' entries, taking over for his younger brother, George Sanders, in The Falcon's Brother (1942), in which they both starred. He is also well known for his appearance in several Val Lewton films. Conway was born in St. Petersburg, Russia. At the outbreak of the Russian Revolution (1917), the family moved to England, where he was educated. In England, he appeared in several plays with the Manchester Repertory Company and performed on BBC Radio.
Movie Credits
Peter Pan
1953-02-05
Leaving the safety of their nursery behind, Wendy, Michael and John follow Peter Pan to a magical wo
The Seventh Victim
1943-08-21
After young Mary Gibson discovers that her older sister Jacqueline has disappeared, she leaves her b
Bride of the Gorilla
1951-10-01
The owner of a plantation in the jungle marries a beautiful woman. Shortly afterward, he is plagued
Cat People
1942-12-05
A Serbian émigré in Manhattan believes that, because of an ancient curse, any physical intimacy with
One Hundred and One Dalmatians
1961-01-25
When a litter of dalmatian puppies are abducted by the minions of Cruella De Vil, the parents must f
I Walked with a Zombie
1943-04-21
A nurse in the Caribbean turns to voodoo in hopes of curing her patient, a mindless woman whose husb
Tarzan's Secret Treasure
1941-12-01
A scientific expedition happens to discover that gold exists on Tarzan's escarpment. The villainous
Repeat Performance
1947-05-22
On New Year's Eve 1946, Sheila Page kills her husband Barney. She wishes that she could relive 1946
The She-Creature
1956-08-01
A mysterious hypnotist reverts his beautiful assistant back into the form of a prehistoric sea monst
The Atomic Submarine
1959-11-29
Ships disappear on route across the Arctic Sea, and a special submarine is sent to investigate.
Two O'Clock Courage
1945-04-13
A cab driver nearly hits a man with amnesia, then helps him unravel his past, only to discover he's
12 to the Moon
1960-02-03
Landed on the moon, Capt. John Anderson and his fellow astronauts quickly find their mission threate
Death of a Scoundrel
1956-10-31
A Czech refugee uses women to advance his business interest.
The Falcon in Danger
1943-07-17
Two industrialists disappear from an airplane while the plane is in the air. Also missing is $100,00
The Falcon in Hollywood
1944-12-08
Suave amateur detective Tom Lawrence--aka Michael Arlen's literary hero The Falcon--arrives in Holly
The Falcon Out West
1944-03-17
When a Texas playboy is murdered in a New York City nightclub the Falcon investigates. When he learn
The Falcon Strikes Back
1943-04-01
The Falcon is framed for the murder of a banker and the theft of war bonds. He makes his escape into
The Falcon's Brother
1942-10-02
A gentlemanly detective known as The Falcon calls on his brother to help him stop the Nazis from ass
Voodoo Woman
1957-04-11
Deep in the jungles a mad scientist is using the natives' voodoo for his experiments to create an in
Criminal Court
1946-11-15
A lawyer who is planning to run for District Attorney accidentally kills a gangster who owns the nig
Prince Valiant
1954-04-05
A young Viking prince strives to become a knight in King Arthur's Court and restore his exiled fathe
The Falcon in Mexico
1944-08-04
The Falcon travels to Mexico where he gets involved with murder and a mysterious painting.
The Falcon and the Co-Eds
1943-11-10
The Falcon is called to a young woman's school to investigate a murder. When he arrives, another vic
The Falcon's Adventure
1946-12-13
A society sleuth rescues a kidnapped woman, then is framed for murder.
The Falcon's Alibi
1946-04-12
A society sleuth sets out on the trail of a society matron's lost jewels.
The Falcon in San Francisco
1945-07-20
While on vacation, the Falcon is arrested for kidnapping after striking up a friendship with a girl
Sky Murder
1940-09-27
This final Carter film is a lot of fun, with Nick (unwillingly, at first) taking on a ring of Fifth
Grand Central Murder
1942-05-01
Conniving Broadway starlet Mida King has plenty of enemies, so when she's found murdered at Grand Ce
Rio Rita
1942-03-11
Doc and Wishey run into some Nazi-agents, who want to smuggle bombs into the USA from a Mexican bord
Tarzan and the She-Devil
1953-06-18
The king of the jungle fights off ivory poachers.
Whistle Stop
1946-01-25
When beautiful Mary returns to her "whistle stop" hometown, long-standing feelings of animosity betw
Confidence Girl
1952-06-20
After successfully swindling thousands of dollars from hapless victims, conflicted con artist Mary (
Mr. and Mrs. North
1942-01-23
Married sleuths (Gracie Allen, William Post Jr.) find a corpse in their closet and round up suspects
The People Vs. Dr. Kildare
1941-05-02
An ice skater sues Kildare (Lew Ayres) for malpractice after his roadside first aid leaves her paral
I Cheated the Law
1949-03-04
An attorney (Tom Conway) learns he was duped into being his gangster murder client's (Steve Brodie)
Barbados Quest
1955-07-01
Special investigator Duke Martin is in London to investigate the authenticity of a rare postage stam
Park Plaza 605
1953-09-11
Suave private investigator Norman Conquest intercepts a secret message and meets a beautiful but for
13 Lead Soldiers
1948-04-30
Captain Hugh "Bulldog" Drummond is called in to solve the murder of a man from whom two lead soldier
Fun on a Weekend
1947-05-15
Shy, destitute Peter Porter meets equally impoverished Nancy Crane at a Florida beach. Inspired by P
A Night of Adventure
1944-06-02
A lawyer tries to clear his wife's lover of murder charges.
Paris Model
1953-11-10
A new dress plays a key role in the lives of four women who are not acquainted with each other.
Breakaway
1956-07-16
When Johnny Matlock whisks away a cold war secret from under the noses of Berlin's top secret agents
The Checkered Coat
1948-07-16
A psychiatrist tries to help a patient who loses consciousness after he kills someone. When the doct
Blood Orange
1953-10-10
Discharged by his employer, a private eye stays on a jewel theft case after a model with information
Lost Honeymoon
1947-03-29
An American architect learns he has two children whom he fathered during his military service.
Painting The Clouds With Sunshine
1951-10-10
The story of three gold-digging ladies searching for millionaires. A loose remake of Gold Diggers o
What a Way to Go!
1964-07-02
A four-time widow discusses her four marriages, in which all of her husbands became incredibly rich
The Trial of Mary Dugan
1941-02-14
Mary Dugan is a young woman accused of murdering her billionaire lover. In the process, his defense
Lady Be Good
1941-09-18
Married songwriters almost split up while putting on a big show.
Bungalow 13
1948-11-19
In this detective drama, a gumshoe must find a priceless hunk of jade. His several leads evaporate w
Free and Easy
1941-02-28
This MGM B-picture was adapted from Ivor Novello's play The Truth Game. Max and Florian Clemington p
Waterloo Bridge
1940-05-17
On the eve of World War II, a British officer revisits Waterloo Bridge and recalls the young man he
One Touch of Venus
1948-08-01
A window dresser's kiss brings a statue of the Roman goddess of love to life.
The Bad Man
1941-03-28
Lopez is a bandit who has stolen the herd at Gil's ranch, so Hardy is about to foreclose. But Lucia
Mrs. Miniver
1942-07-03
Middle-class housewife Kay Miniver deals with petty problems. She and her husband Clem watch her Oxf
The Last Man to Hang
1956-08-01
A man is tried for the murder of his neurotic wife by means of a sedative overdose.
The Challenge
1948-04-02
Bulldog Drummond investigates the murder of a sea captain who died before revealing the location of