Frank Mayo

Frank Mayo

Deceased · Born: Jun 28, 1886 · Died: Jul 9, 1963

Personal Details

BornJun 28, 1886 New York City, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Dagmar Godowsky

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Joyce Eleanor

    ( Dec 7, 2025 to Oct 1, 1921 )

Biography

Frank Mayo, a renowned American actor and director, was born on June 28, 1886, in the bustling metropolis of New York City, New York, USA. Mayo's impressive career in the entertainment industry spanned multiple decades, with notable roles in films such as Souls for Sale (1923),Then Came the Woman (1926),and Wild Oranges (1924).

Mayo's personal life was marked by two marriages, first to the lovely Dagmar Godowsky, and later to Joyce Eleanor. Despite the demands of his profession, Mayo found time to nurture his relationships and build a life outside of the spotlight.

Sadly, Frank Mayo's life came to a close on July 9, 1963, in the picturesque coastal town of Laguna Beach, California, USA. His passing marked the end of an era, but his legacy as a talented actor and director continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.

Career

1949
The Phantom Creeps
The Phantom Creeps as West's Boss
Alias Nick Beal
Alias Nick Beal as Committee Man
Slightly French
Slightly French as Soundman (uncredited)
The Bribe
The Bribe as American Tourist (uncredited)
In the Good Old Summertime
In the Good Old Summertime as Guest (uncredited)
The Undercover Man
The Undercover Man as Jury Foreman
To the Ends of the Earth
To the Ends of the Earth as Ship's Captain (uncredited)
Panhandle
Panhandle as Poker Player (uncredited)
The Fuller Brush Man
The Fuller Brush Man as Chess-Playing Club Member (uncredited)
State of the Union
State of the Union as City Official
Words and Music
Words and Music as Minor Role (uncredited)
Easter Parade
Easter Parade as Headwaiter (uncredited)
Homecoming
Homecoming as Doctor (uncredited)
1947
Her Husband's Affairs
Her Husband's Affairs as Vice President Starrett
The Perils of Pauline
The Perils of Pauline as Reporter at Reception (uncredited)
Killer McCoy
Killer McCoy as Man at Bar (uncredited)
It Had to Be You
It Had to Be You as Party Guest (uncredited)
Buck Privates Come Home
Buck Privates Come Home as The Colonel (uncredited)
1946
The Devil's Mask
The Devil's Mask as Quentin Mitchell
Undercurrent
Undercurrent as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
The Postman Always Rings Twice
The Postman Always Rings Twice as Bailiff (uncredited)
Gilda
Gilda as Gambler (uncredited)
1945
Thrill of a Romance
Thrill of a Romance as Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Hitchhike to Happiness
Hitchhike to Happiness as Police Detective (uncredited)
The Brighton Strangler
The Brighton Strangler as Policeman (Uncredited)
Escape in the Fog
Escape in the Fog as Bartender (uncredited)
The Scarlet Clue
The Scarlet Clue as Det. Hodge (uncredited)
The Strange Mr. Gregory
The Strange Mr. Gregory as Inspector Hoskins
1944
Mademoiselle Fifi
Mademoiselle Fifi as Sergeant at Inn (uncredited)
The Falcon in Mexico
The Falcon in Mexico as Inspector O'Shea (uncredited)
Crime by Night
Crime by Night as Deputy (uncredited)
Mr. Skeffington
Mr. Skeffington as Stock Broker (uncredited)
Music in Manhattan
Music in Manhattan as Pop, the Stage Doorman (uncredited)
1943
The Hard Way
The Hard Way as Railroad Ticket Taker (Uncredited)
The Mysterious Doctor
The Mysterious Doctor as Simon Tewksbury
The Gorilla Man
The Gorilla Man as Constable Ryan
Corvette K-225
Corvette K-225 as Captain of Merchant Ship
Princess O'Rourke
Princess O'Rourke as Airline Passenger (uncredited)
Thank Your Lucky Stars
Thank Your Lucky Stars as Dr. Wheaton (uncredited)
Action in the North Atlantic
Action in the North Atlantic as Major / Seaman (uncredited)
Old Acquaintance
Old Acquaintance as Army Officer (uncredited)
1942
Men of the Sky
Men of the Sky as Mr. Mathews (uncredited)
The Man Who Came to Dinner
The Man Who Came to Dinner as Plainclothesman (uncredited)
Murder in the Big House
Murder in the Big House as Reporter (uncredited)
Gentleman Jim
Gentleman Jim as Gov. Stanford (uncredited)
Spy Ship
Spy Ship as Police Sergeant
The Male Animal
The Male Animal as Coach Sprague
The Big Shot
The Big Shot as Doctor (uncredited)
Across the Pacific
Across the Pacific as Trial Judge Advocate (uncredited)
In This Our Life
In This Our Life as Policeman in Car (uncredited)
1941
Highway West
Highway West as Police Patrolman (uncredited)
The Great Mr. Nobody
The Great Mr. Nobody as Fireman (uncredited)
One Foot in Heaven
One Foot in Heaven as Waiting Train Passenger (uncredited)
Nine Lives Are Not Enough
Nine Lives Are Not Enough as Policeman (uncredited)
Four Mothers
Four Mothers as Worker Not Wearing Mask (uncredited)
Manpower
Manpower as Midnight Club Doorman (uncredited)
Steel Against the Sky
Steel Against the Sky as New Worker (uncredited)
Out of the Fog
Out of the Fog as Reporter
Footsteps in the Dark
Footsteps in the Dark as Joe a Cop (uncredited)
Blues in the Night
Blues in the Night as Gambler Watching Kay Throw Dice (uncredited)
They Died with Their Boots On
They Died with Their Boots On as Orderly (uncredited)
Sergeant York
Sergeant York as Reporter (uncredited)
The Strawberry Blonde
The Strawberry Blonde as Policeman (uncredited)
1940
Flowing Gold
Flowing Gold as Mike Brannigan
Alice in Movieland
Alice in Movieland as Sam Purdee (uncredited)
An Angel from Texas
An Angel from Texas as Bill - Cigar Attendant
Calling Philo Vance
Calling Philo Vance as Doorman (uncredited)
No Time for Comedy
No Time for Comedy as Actor in Show (uncredited)
Teddy the Rough Rider
Teddy the Rough Rider as Cabinet Member
She Couldn't Say No
She Couldn't Say No as Town Marshal
The Fighting 69th
The Fighting 69th as Captain Bootz (uncredited)
'Til We Meet Again
'Til We Meet Again as Man (uncredited)
East of the River
East of the River as Prison Guard (uncredited)
Tear Gas Squad
Tear Gas Squad as Nick, proprietor
Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet
Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet as Assistant in Hospital
Torrid Zone
Torrid Zone as Shaffer
Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe Trail as Engineer (uncredited)
They Drive by Night
They Drive by Night as Motorist at Accident Scene (uncredited)
Castle on the Hudson
Castle on the Hudson as Visitor Room Guard (uncredited)
1939
Invisible Stripes
Invisible Stripes as Prison Gate Guard (uncredited)
You Can't Get Away with Murder
You Can't Get Away with Murder as Keeper Collins (uncredited)
Naughty But Nice
Naughty But Nice as Frank, Superior Court Bailiff (uncredited)
Women in the Wind
Women in the Wind as Salesman (uncredited)
Secret Service of the Air
Secret Service of the Air as Treasury Agent Manning
Torchy Blane.. Playing with Dynamite
Torchy Blane.. Playing with Dynamite as McGuire's Arresting Officer (uncredited)
Private Detective
Private Detective as John Crane, Mona's Lawyer (uncredited)
A Child Is Born
A Child Is Born as Policeman (uncredited)
Smashing the Money Ring
Smashing the Money Ring as Bill - Moving Van Driver (uncredited)
Nancy Drew... Reporter
Nancy Drew... Reporter as Man Leaving Courthouse (uncredited)
Code of the Secret Service
Code of the Secret Service as Casino Manager (uncredited)
The Phantom Creeps
The Phantom Creeps as Train Engineer
Kid Nightingale
Kid Nightingale as Tall Creditor (uncredited)
On Your Toes
On Your Toes as Third Policeman
The Return of Doctor X
The Return of Doctor X as Attorney (uncredited)
They Made Me a Criminal
They Made Me a Criminal as Man at First Fight with Tophat (uncredited)
Torchy Blane in Chinatown
Torchy Blane in Chinatown as Officer (uncredited)
The Oklahoma Kid
The Oklahoma Kid as Land Agent (uncredited)
Dark Victory
Dark Victory as Judith's Friend (uncredited)
Confessions of a Nazi Spy
Confessions of a Nazi Spy as FBI Agent Phillips (uncredited)
The Roaring Twenties
The Roaring Twenties as Policeman (uncredited)
British Intelligence
British Intelligence as Brixton - Intelligence Agent
1938
The Great Waltz
The Great Waltz as Ship's Officer (uncredited)
Cowboy from Brooklyn
Cowboy from Brooklyn as Reporter at Rodeo
I Am the Law
I Am the Law as Witness (uncredited)
Heart of the North
Heart of the North as Miner (uncredited)
A Slight Case of Murder
A Slight Case of Murder as Partygoer (uncredited)
1937
Tim Tyler's Luck
Tim Tyler's Luck as Jim Conway
Love Is on the Air
Love Is on the Air as Businessman at Meeting
Kid Galahad
Kid Galahad as (uncredited)
The Women Men Marry
The Women Men Marry as Man at Auction (uncredited)
Parnell
Parnell as Judge
Expensive Husbands
Expensive Husbands as Motion Picture Director
Jungle Jim
Jungle Jim as Tom Redmond
Sea Devils
Sea Devils as Coast Guard Officer (uncredited)
1936
The Hawk
The Hawk as Steve Gant
Desert Gold
Desert Gold as Henchman Bert Lash
Sutter's Gold
Sutter's Gold as Miner in Bar
San Francisco
San Francisco as Dealer (uncredited)
The Accusing Finger
The Accusing Finger as Copy Desk Editor
1932
Hell's Headquarters
Hell's Headquarters as Phil Talbot
1931
Chinatown After Dark
Chinatown After Dark as Ralph Bonner
Range Law
Range Law as Jim Blount
Alias the Bad Man
Alias the Bad Man as Rance Collins
1930
Doughboys
Doughboys as Capt. Scott
1924
Wild Oranges
Wild Oranges as John Woolfolk
1923
Souls for Sale
Souls for Sale as Tom Holby
1917
Betsy Ross
Betsy Ross as Clarence Vernon