About Tom Shale
Lived 1864 – 1953 (aged 88). Tom Shale was a British comedian, actor and film actor.
Thomas Augustine Shale (10 September 1864 – 24 June 1953) was a British comic actor who appeared in vaudeville, theatre, pantomime and films during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Making his first professional appearance in 1885, he was a regular in pantomime, playing 'Buttons' in Cinderella and King Stoneybrokish in Jack and the Beanstalk with George Robey and Barry Lupino. He regularly toured in productions in Great Britain and the United States.
His films included The Night Porter (1930), Never Trouble Trouble (1931) and The Good Companions (1933).
His brother Edward Shale (1861–1926) was a London-based stage manager for over 20 years.
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Who was Tom Shale?
British actor (1864–1953)
When was Tom Shale born?
Tom Shale was born on 10 September 1864 in Bilston.
When did Tom Shale die?
Tom Shale died on 24 June 1953 in Brighton.
What was Tom Shale's occupation?
Tom Shale was a comedian, actor and film actor.
What nationality was Tom Shale?
Tom Shale was British.
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