Portrait of Tom Ricketts

Tom Ricketts

Bio: Tom Ricketts (January 15, 1853 – January 19, 1939) was an English stage, later a Hollywood screen, actor. He also directed numerous early Hollywood Silent films, and was the writer of several
Born: Sat, Jan 15 1853
Birthplace: London, England, UK

Death: Thu, Jan 19 1939
Tom Ricketts is 86 years old
External Links
IMDb logo
Sort by Popularity
Scroll to TV Credits

Movies (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Poster of The Big Parade of Comedy
The Big Parade of Comedy
Tom Ricketts would have been no older than 86 in The Big Parade of Comedy as 'Butler in 'After the Thin Man' (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 02 1964
Poster of Son of Frankenstein
Son of Frankenstein
Tom Ricketts was 85 in Son of Frankenstein as 'Burgher'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 13 1939
Poster of The Cowboy and the Lady
The Cowboy and the Lady
Tom Ricketts was 85 in The Cowboy and the Lady as 'Old Man Sitting next to Mary at the Banquet Table (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 17 1938
Poster of Gateway
Gateway
Tom Ricketts was 85 in Gateway as 'Old Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 05 1938
Poster of The Young in Heart
The Young in Heart
Tom Ricketts was 85 in The Young in Heart as 'Andrew'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 06 1938
Poster of Young Fugitives
Young Fugitives
Tom Ricketts was 85 in Young Fugitives as 'Tom Riggins'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 30 1938
Poster of Four Men and a Prayer
Four Men and a Prayer
Tom Ricketts was 85 in Four Men and a Prayer as 'Stationmaster (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1938
Poster of Breakfast for Two
Breakfast for Two
Tom Ricketts was 84 in Breakfast for Two as 'Receivership Hearing Member (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 1937
Poster of Dead End
Dead End
Tom Ricketts was 84 in Dead End as 'Old Man (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 27 1937
Poster of The Lady Escapes
The Lady Escapes
Tom Ricketts was 84 in The Lady Escapes as 'Uncle George'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 22 1937
Poster of Parnell
Parnell
Tom Ricketts was 84 in Parnell as 'Elderly Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1937
Poster of Carnival in Paris
Carnival in Paris
Tom Ricketts was 84 in Carnival in Paris as 'Egyptologist (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 29 1937
Poster of A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
Tom Ricketts was 84 in A Star Is Born as 'Ray (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 27 1937
Poster of History Is Made at Night
History Is Made at Night
Tom Ricketts was 84 in History Is Made at Night
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1937
Poster of Maid of Salem
Maid of Salem
Tom Ricketts was 84 in Maid of Salem as 'Giles Cory (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1937
Poster of After the Thin Man
After the Thin Man
Tom Ricketts was 83 in After the Thin Man as 'Henry the Butler (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1936
Poster of Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone
Tom Ricketts was 83 in Daniel Boone as 'Attorney General's Associate'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1936
Poster of Sing, Baby, Sing
Sing, Baby, Sing
Tom Ricketts was 83 in Sing, Baby, Sing as 'Old Man in Hospital'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1936
Poster of To Mary - with Love
To Mary - with Love
Tom Ricketts was 83 in To Mary - with Love as 'Waiter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1936
Poster of Trouble for Two
Trouble for Two
Tom Ricketts was 83 in Trouble for Two as 'Sir Frederick (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 29 1936
Poster of Show Boat
Show Boat
Tom Ricketts was 83 in Show Boat
Movie Released: Sun, May 17 1936
Poster of Human Cargo
Human Cargo
Tom Ricketts was 83 in Human Cargo as 'Reporter'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1936
Poster of The Great Impersonation
The Great Impersonation
Tom Ricketts was 82 in The Great Impersonation as 'Villager (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 08 1935
Poster of The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers
Tom Ricketts was 82 in The Three Musketeers as 'Pigeon Receiver'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1935
Poster of Music Is Magic
Music Is Magic
Tom Ricketts was 82 in Music Is Magic as 'Elderly Dancer in Music is Magic Number (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1935
Poster of Hi, Gaucho!
Hi, Gaucho!
Tom Ricketts was 82 in Hi, Gaucho! as 'Don Salvador de Aragon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 1935
Poster of Top Hat
Top Hat
Tom Ricketts was 82 in Top Hat as 'Nervous Thackeray Club Waiter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 29 1935
Poster of Now or Never
Now or Never
Tom Ricketts was 82 in Now or Never as 'Robert, the Butler'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 08 1935
Poster of Vagabond Lady
Vagabond Lady
Tom Ricketts was 82 in Vagabond Lady as 'Spear Department Head (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 03 1935
Poster of Cardinal Richelieu
Cardinal Richelieu
Tom Ricketts was 82 in Cardinal Richelieu as 'Agitator'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 18 1935
Poster of Forsaking All Others
Forsaking All Others
Tom Ricketts was 81 in Forsaking All Others as 'Wiff' Wiffens (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 23 1934
Poster of By Your Leave
By Your Leave
Tom Ricketts was 81 in By Your Leave as 'Old Man in Club'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 1934
Poster of The Curtain Falls
The Curtain Falls
Tom Ricketts was 81 in The Curtain Falls as 'Hotel Manager'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 02 1934
Poster of One More River
One More River
Tom Ricketts was 81 in One More River as 'Barrister (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 06 1934
Poster of The Red Rider
The Red Rider
Tom Ricketts was 81 in The Red Rider as 'Judge'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 16 1934
Poster of Manhattan Love Song
Manhattan Love Song
Tom Ricketts was 81 in Manhattan Love Song as 'Rich Man'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 29 1934
Poster of No Greater Glory
No Greater Glory
Tom Ricketts was 81 in No Greater Glory as 'Janitor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 30 1934
Poster of Stolen Sweets
Stolen Sweets
Tom Ricketts was 81 in Stolen Sweets as 'Stoner, the Bennet Butler'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 15 1934
Poster of I Am Suzanne!
I Am Suzanne!
Tom Ricketts was 80 in I Am Suzanne! as 'Puppeteer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 1933
Poster of The Invisible Man
The Invisible Man
Tom Ricketts was 80 in The Invisible Man as 'Old Farmer with Barn (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 1933
Poster of Secret Sinners
Secret Sinners
Tom Ricketts was 80 in Secret Sinners as 'Pop - the Stage Doorman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 19 1933
Poster of Stage Mother
Stage Mother
Tom Ricketts was 80 in Stage Mother as 'Fred's Father'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1933
Poster of Berkeley Square
Berkeley Square
Tom Ricketts was 80 in Berkeley Square as 'Town Crier (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1933
Poster of Blind Adventure
Blind Adventure
Tom Ricketts was 80 in Blind Adventure
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 1933
Poster of Gordon of Ghost City
Gordon of Ghost City
Tom Ricketts was 80 in Gordon of Ghost City as 'Amos Gray'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 13 1933
Poster of Mama Loves Papa
Mama Loves Papa
Tom Ricketts was 80 in Mama Loves Papa as 'Mr. Pierrepont'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 14 1933
Poster of Pleasure Cruise
Pleasure Cruise
Tom Ricketts was 80 in Pleasure Cruise as 'The Man from Manchester (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1933
Poster of He Learned About Women
He Learned About Women
Tom Ricketts was 80 in He Learned About Women as 'Augus'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 02 1933
Poster of Forgotten
Forgotten
Tom Ricketts was 80 in Forgotten as 'Mr. Johnson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 14 1933
Poster of Cavalcade
Cavalcade
Tom Ricketts was 80 in Cavalcade as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 08 1933
Poster of Laughter in Hell
Laughter in Hell
Tom Ricketts was 79 in Laughter in Hell as 'Judge'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 12 1933
Poster of If I Had a Million
If I Had a Million
Tom Ricketts was 79 in If I Had a Million as 'Mrs. Walker's Dancing Partner at Idylwood (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1932
Poster of Women Won't Tell
Women Won't Tell
Tom Ricketts was 79 in Women Won't Tell as 'Williams'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 16 1932
Poster of The Phantom President
The Phantom President
Tom Ricketts was 79 in The Phantom President as 'Old Man (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 1932
Poster of Thrill of Youth
Thrill of Youth
Tom Ricketts was 79 in Thrill of Youth as 'Grandpa Zachary Thayer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 15 1932
Poster of Merrily We Go to Hell
Merrily We Go to Hell
Tom Ricketts was 79 in Merrily We Go to Hell as 'Wedding Spectator (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1932
Poster of Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair
Tom Ricketts was 79 in Vanity Fair as 'Sir Pitt's Butler Parker'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 15 1932
Poster of The Expert
The Expert
Tom Ricketts was 79 in The Expert as 'Dietenhofer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 05 1932
Poster of Ambassador Bill
Ambassador Bill
Tom Ricketts was 78 in Ambassador Bill as 'Littleton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 1931
Poster of Side Show
Side Show
Tom Ricketts was 78 in Side Show as 'Tom Allison'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 19 1931
Poster of The Common Law
The Common Law
Tom Ricketts was 78 in The Common Law as 'Elderly Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 17 1931
Poster of Big Business Girl
Big Business Girl
Tom Ricketts was 78 in Big Business Girl as 'Old Man at Graduation Dance (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1931
Poster of Man of the World
Man of the World
Tom Ricketts was 78 in Man of the World as 'Mr. Bradkin (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 24 1931
Poster of East Lynne
East Lynne
Tom Ricketts was 78 in East Lynne as 'Rev. Hartley'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1931
Poster of Sea Legs
Sea Legs
Tom Ricketts was 77 in Sea Legs as 'Commander'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1930
Poster of The Life of the Party
The Life of the Party
Tom Ricketts was 77 in The Life of the Party as 'Elderly Fashion Show Spectator'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 25 1930
Poster of Du Barry, Woman of Passion
Du Barry, Woman of Passion
Tom Ricketts was 77 in Du Barry, Woman of Passion as 'King's Aide'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1930
Poster of Sweet Kitty Bellairs
Sweet Kitty Bellairs
Tom Ricketts was 77 in Sweet Kitty Bellairs as 'Rheumatic Old Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 05 1930
Poster of Prince of Diamonds
Prince of Diamonds
Tom Ricketts was 77 in Prince of Diamonds as 'Williams'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 26 1930
Poster of The Vagabond King
The Vagabond King
Tom Ricketts was 77 in The Vagabond King as 'The Astrologer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 17 1930
Poster of Skirt Shy
Skirt Shy
Tom Ricketts was 76 in Skirt Shy as 'Edgar, the old beau'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 30 1929
Poster of Light Fingers
Light Fingers
Tom Ricketts was 76 in Light Fingers as 'Edward Madison'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 29 1929
Poster of Glad Rag Doll
Glad Rag Doll
Tom Ricketts was 76 in Glad Rag Doll as 'Admiral'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 04 1929
Poster of Bulldog Drummond
Bulldog Drummond
Tom Ricketts was 76 in Bulldog Drummond as 'Colonel'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 02 1929
Poster of Red Hot Speed
Red Hot Speed
Tom Ricketts was 76 in Red Hot Speed as 'Colonel Long (as Thomas Ricketts)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 27 1929
Poster of Interference
Interference
Tom Ricketts was 75 in Interference as 'Charles Smith'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 04 1928
Poster of Freedom of the Press
Freedom of the Press
Tom Ricketts was 75 in Freedom of the Press as 'Wicks'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 28 1928
Poster of Dry Martini
Dry Martini
Tom Ricketts was 75 in Dry Martini as 'Joseph'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 06 1928
Poster of Just Married
Just Married
Tom Ricketts was 75 in Just Married as 'Makepeace Witter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 18 1928
Poster of Five and Ten Cent Annie
Five and Ten Cent Annie
Tom Ricketts was 75 in Five and Ten Cent Annie as 'Adam Peck'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 26 1928
Poster of Doomsday
Doomsday
Tom Ricketts was 75 in Doomsday as 'Percival's Butler'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 19 1928
Poster of The Law and the Man
The Law and the Man
Tom Ricketts was 74 in The Law and the Man as 'Quintus Newtoon'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1928
Poster of My Friend from India
My Friend from India
Tom Ricketts was 74 in My Friend from India as 'Judge Elmer Elderberry Egbert Belmore'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 18 1927
Poster of Get Your Man
Get Your Man
Tom Ricketts was 74 in Get Your Man as 'Old Man in Wax Museum'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 06 1927
Poster of A Sailor's Sweetheart
A Sailor's Sweetheart
Tom Ricketts was 74 in A Sailor's Sweetheart as 'Professor Meekham'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 24 1927
Poster of Children of Divorce
Children of Divorce
Tom Ricketts was 74 in Children of Divorce as 'The Secretary'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 25 1927
Poster of Too Many Crooks
Too Many Crooks
Tom Ricketts was 74 in Too Many Crooks as 'Butler'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 02 1927
Poster of Venus of Venice
Venus of Venice
Tom Ricketts was 74 in Venus of Venice as 'Bride's Father'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 20 1927
Poster of Casey at the Bat
Casey at the Bat
Tom Ricketts was 74 in Casey at the Bat as 'Laughing Spectator (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 08 1927
Poster of Stranded in Paris
Stranded in Paris
Tom Ricketts was 73 in Stranded in Paris as 'Herr Rederson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 13 1926
Poster of Love's Blindness
Love's Blindness
Tom Ricketts was 73 in Love's Blindness as 'Marquis of Hurlshire'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 04 1926
Poster of Ladies at Play
Ladies at Play
Tom Ricketts was 73 in Ladies at Play as 'Deacon Ezra Boody'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 15 1926
Poster of When the Wife's Away
When the Wife's Away
Tom Ricketts was 73 in When the Wife's Away
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 20 1926
Poster of The Old Soak
The Old Soak
Tom Ricketts was 73 in The Old Soak as 'Roue'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 11 1926
Poster of The Lily
The Lily
Tom Ricketts was 73 in The Lily as 'Jean (as Thomas Ricketts)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 03 1926
Poster of Dancing Days
Dancing Days
Tom Ricketts was 73 in Dancing Days as 'Stubbins'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 27 1926
Poster of Poker Faces
Poker Faces
Tom Ricketts was 73 in Poker Faces as 'Henry Curlew'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 05 1926
Poster of The Belle of Broadway
The Belle of Broadway
Tom Ricketts was 73 in The Belle of Broadway as 'Maurice Penelli'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 15 1926
Poster of Ladies of Leisure
Ladies of Leisure
Tom Ricketts was 73 in Ladies of Leisure
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1926
Poster of The Grand Duchess and the Waiter
The Grand Duchess and the Waiter
Tom Ricketts was 73 in The Grand Duchess and the Waiter as 'Hotel Waiter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 21 1926
Poster of Wages for Wives
Wages for Wives
Tom Ricketts was 72 in Wages for Wives as 'Judge McLean'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 15 1925
Poster of Bobbed Hair
Bobbed Hair
Tom Ricketts was 72 in Bobbed Hair as 'Mr. Brewster'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 25 1925
Poster of Never the Twain Shall Meet
Never the Twain Shall Meet
Tom Ricketts was 72 in Never the Twain Shall Meet as 'Andrew J. Casson (as Thomas Ricketts)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 13 1925
Poster of The Girl Who Wouldn't Work
The Girl Who Wouldn't Work
Tom Ricketts was 72 in The Girl Who Wouldn't Work as 'The Rounder (as Thomas Ricketts)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 18 1925
Poster of My Wife and I
My Wife and I
Tom Ricketts was 72 in My Wife and I as 'Valet'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 16 1925
Poster of Oh, Doctor!
Oh, Doctor!
Tom Ricketts was 72 in Oh, Doctor! as 'Mr. Peck'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 23 1925
Poster of Cheap Kisses
Cheap Kisses
Tom Ricketts was 71 in Cheap Kisses as 'The Old Man'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 21 1924
Poster of Secrets of the Night
Secrets of the Night
Tom Ricketts was 71 in Secrets of the Night as 'Jerry Hammond'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 12 1924
Poster of Circe the Enchantress
Circe the Enchantress
Tom Ricketts was 71 in Circe the Enchantress as 'Archibald Crumm'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 06 1924
Poster of Three Women
Three Women
Tom Ricketts was 71 in Three Women as 'Butler'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 18 1924
Poster of Black Oxen
Black Oxen
Tom Ricketts was 70 in Black Oxen as 'Charles Dinwiddie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 29 1923
Poster of The Dangerous Maid
The Dangerous Maid
Tom Ricketts was 70 in The Dangerous Maid as 'John Standish Lane'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 19 1923
Poster of Strangers of the Night
Strangers of the Night
Tom Ricketts was 70 in Strangers of the Night as 'Lush'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 10 1923
Poster of Within the Law
Within the Law
Tom Ricketts was 70 in Within the Law as 'General Hastings'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 28 1923
Poster of The Lavender Bath Lady
The Lavender Bath Lady
Tom Ricketts was 69 in The Lavender Bath Lady as 'Simon Gregory'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 13 1922
Poster of The Eternal Flame
The Eternal Flame
Tom Ricketts was 69 in The Eternal Flame as 'Vidame de Pameir (as Thomas Ricketts)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 17 1922
Poster of A Tailor-Made Man
A Tailor-Made Man
Tom Ricketts was 69 in A Tailor-Made Man as 'Anton Huber'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 05 1922
Poster of Shattered Idols
Shattered Idols
Tom Ricketts was 69 in Shattered Idols as 'Rev. Dr. Romney'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 06 1922
Poster of Beating the Game
Beating the Game
Tom Ricketts was 68 in Beating the Game as 'Jules Fanchette'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1921
Poster of Sham
Sham
Tom Ricketts was 68 in Sham as 'Uncle James (as Thomas Ricketts)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 05 1921
Poster of Puppets of Fate
Puppets of Fate
Tom Ricketts was 68 in Puppets of Fate as 'Father Francisco'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 28 1921
Poster of The Killer
The Killer
Tom Ricketts was 68 in The Killer as 'Tim Westmore'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 30 1921
Poster of The Great Lover
The Great Lover
Tom Ricketts was 67 in The Great Lover as 'Potter'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 15 1920
Poster of Bonnie May
Bonnie May
Tom Ricketts was 67 in Bonnie May
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 10 1920
Poster of The Desperate Hero
The Desperate Hero
Tom Ricketts was 67 in The Desperate Hero as 'Butler'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 07 1920
Poster of The Paliser Case
The Paliser Case
Tom Ricketts was 67 in The Paliser Case as 'Major Archie Phipps'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 15 1920
Poster of The Willow Tree
The Willow Tree
Tom Ricketts was 67 in The Willow Tree as 'Priest'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 31 1920
Poster of A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Tom Ricketts was 55 in A Christmas Carol as 'Ebenezer Scrooge'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 09 1908
Poster of Alice Adams
Alice Adams
Tom Ricketts will be 86+ in Alice Adams as 'J.A. Lamb'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages