Thomas A. (Thomas Alfred) Wise

Born in Faversham, England, in 1865, Thomas A. Wise built his career on the American stage and became a familiar Broadway performer. Records from IBDB show him appearing in many productions in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and later sources describe him as one of the notable Falstaff players of his era.

Wise also wrote for the stage. He is credited as co-author, with Harrison Rhodes, of A Gentleman from Mississippi, a successful 1908 Broadway comedy that ran for hundreds of performances and was later adapted for film.

In addition to theater, he appeared in a small number of silent films, including A Gentleman from Mississippi, Blue Grass, and Father Tom. He died in Manhattan in 1928, after a long career that also included service as Shepherd, or president, of the theatrical club The Lambs.