Thomas E. Jackson

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Characters played by Thomas E. Jackson

Reporter (uncredited) — The Thin Man (1934)

Journalist covering the murder cases and public reactions.

Sgt. Flaherty — Little Caesar (1931)

A police sergeant who opposes Rico's criminal organization. After Olga reports that Joe is ready to talk, Flaherty pursues Rico's gang and helps destroy it using Olga's information. He later confronts Rico at a flophouse and shoots him when Rico refuses to surrender.

Police Lieutenant Strom — The Lady in the Morgue (1938)

Police official overseeing the investigation, collaborates with Crane.

Detective Yarnell — The Crime Doctor’s Strangest Case (1943)

Lead police investigator directing the murder probe and managing suspect interviews.

Asst. Dist. Atty. Richard Snow — Manhattan Melodrama (1934)

Jim Wade's former chief assistant, dismissed for corruption. He attempts to blackmail Jim by threatening to reveal his past leniency toward Blackie, which indirectly leads to his murder.

Henchman Gloomy (as Tommy Jackson) — Torchy Gets Her Man (1938)

Notorious gang enforcer working for the counterfeit ring.

Tim McGinnis — The Guilty (1947)

Tim McGinnis is associated with the bar where Mike Carr waits for Estelle Mitchell in the present. The bar becomes a place for Mike's flashbacks and investigation: while searching the men's room, Mike finds a buckle that may connect the location to Linda Mitchell's murder. Tim's direct involvement is not otherwise shown.

Captain Baker, district attorney — No Place for a Lady (1943)

Captain Baker is the police authority contacted by Jess Arno after the body is discovered at the cottage. He arrives with officers and later receives the investigation's developments, but the apparent disappearance of the body leads the police to ridicule Jess. He ultimately directs the police response that results in Webley and Mario's arrests.

Commisioner Weston — International Crime (1938)

Police commissioner investigating crimes and managing jurisdictional disputes.

Dan McCorn — Broadway (1929)

A police officer or detective involved in the nightclub's surrounding crimes. He arrests suspects, relies on witness testimony, and ultimately covers up a killing to protect the protagonists' future.

Parker — Blondes at Work (1938)

Police or administrative figure in the department store case.

Toots Howardv — The Case of the Curious Bride (1935)

Associate or witness in the Curious Bride case.

Career Overview

Thomas E. Jackson has 115 screen credits in a career dating back to 1929. Their work spans 11 cinematic universes — most prominently Big Town with 2 titles. Signature works include International Crime, The Lady in the Morgue, The Woman in the Window. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
115
Birth Date
1886-07-02
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 11 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q18715956), public domain (CC0).