David Torrence
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 17, 1864 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
- Died
- December 26, 1951
- Active Years
- 1921–1943 (23 Years)
- Total Credits
- 89 credits in database
Biography
David Torrence was a Scottish film actor. Born David Tayson on January 17, 1864, in Edinburgh, Scotland, he appeared in numerous films from 1913 to 1939. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Torrence was the brother of actor Ernest Torrence. He died on December 26, 1951, in Los Angeles. The exact number of films he appeared in is not specified, but it is known to be over 100.
Career overview
David Torrence was a Scottish film actor who appeared in numerous films. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on January 17, 1864. Throughout his career, he accumulated a significant number of film credits, with a total of 89 known credits. This extensive body of work spans multiple decades, with his first known film appearance dating back to 1913.
Torrence continued to work in the film industry until 1939, a period of over 25 years. During this time, he appeared in more than 100 films, demonstrating his dedication and longevity in the field. His extensive filmography is a testament to his enduring presence in the industry.
David Torrence's career was marked by his prolific output and longevity in the film industry. He was the brother of actor Ernest Torrence, and his own contributions to film earned him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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89 titles- The Voice That Thrilled the World (1943) as Self (segment 'Disraeli') (archive footage)
- Stanley and Livingstone (1939) as Mr. Cranston
- Bulldog Drummond's Bride (1939) as Bank Official
- Rulers of the Sea (1939) as Donald Fenton
- Lost Horizon (1937) as Prime Minister (uncredited)
- Ebb Tide (1937) as Tapena Tom
- Mary of Scotland (1936) as Lindsay
- The Country Doctor (1936) as Governor General
- Beloved Enemy (1936) as Alroyd
- Annie Laurie (1936) as Sir Robert Laurie
- Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) as Lord Hood
- Captain Blood (1935) as Andrew Baynes
- Bonnie Scotland (1935) as Mr. Miggs the Lawyer
- Harmony Lane (1935) as Mr. Pentland
- Black Sheep (1935) as Captain Savage
- Queen Christina (1934) as Archbishop
- Charlie Chan in London (1934) as Home Secretary
- What Every Woman Knows (1934) as Alick Wylie
- Madame Spy (1934) as Seerfeldt
- Jane Eyre (1934) as Mr. Brocklehurst
- Mandalay (1934) as Capt. McAndrews
- Cavalcade (1933) as Man at Disarmament Conference (uncredited)
- Berkeley Square (1933) as Lord Stanley
- The Masquerader (1933) as Fraser
- Voltaire (1933) as Dr. Tronchin
- Horse Play (1933) as Uncle Percy
- The Mask of Fu Manchu (1932) as McLeod
- Smilin' Through (1932) as Gardener
- A Successful Calamity (1932) as Partington
- Five Star Final (1931)
- East Lynne (1931) as Sir Richard Hare
- The Bachelor Father (1931) as Frank "Mac" MacDonald
- How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 9: 'The Driver' (1931)
- City Girl (1930) as Lem's Father
- River's End (1930) as McDowell
- The Devil to Pay! (1930) as Mr. Hope
- Raffles (1930) as Inspector McKenzie
- Scotland Yard (1930) as Captain Graves
- Disraeli (1929) as Lord Michael Probert
- The Black Watch (1929) as Field Marshal
- Silks and Saddles (1929) as Judge Clifford
- Strong Boy (1929) as Railroad President
- Hearts in Exile (1929) as Governor
- Undressed (1928) as Martin Stanley
- The Big Noise (1928) as Managing Editor
- The Cavalier (1928) as Ramón Torreno
- Rolled Stockings (1927) as Mr. Treday
- The Mysterious Rider (1927) as Mark King
- The World At Her Feet (1927) as Client
- The Midnight Watch (1927) as Chief Callahan
- Annie Laurie (1927) as Sir Robert Laurie
- Brown of Harvard (1926) as Mr. Brown
- The Third Degree (1926) as Howard Jeffries Sr.
- Oh! What a Nurse! (1926) as Big Tim Harrison
- The Auction Block (1926) as Robert Wharton Sr
- The Isle of Retribution (1926) as Godfrey Cornet
- Forever After (1926) as Mr. Clayton, Jennie's Father
- Laddie (1926) as Paul Stanton
- The Unknown Cavalier (1926) as Peter Gaunt
- The King of the Turf (1926) as Martyn Selsby
- The Man in the Shadow (1926) as Robert Rodman
- Sandy (1926) as Angus McNeil
- Fighting the Flames (1925) as Judge Horatio Manly
- Her Husband's Secret (1925) as Ross Brewster
- The Mystic (1925) as James Bradshaw
- The Reckless Sex (1925) as Robert Lanning
- The Tower of Lies (1925) as Eric
- What Fools Men (1925) as Williamson
- The Other Woman's Story (1925) as Judge
- Love's Wilderness (1924) as The Governor
- The Dawn of a Tomorrow (1924) as Sir Oliver Holt
- The Sawdust Trail (1924) as Jonathan Butts
- Tiger Love (1924) as Don Miguel Castelar
- Idle Tongues (1924) as Cyrenus Stone
- Which Shall It Be? (1924) as Robert Moore
- The Light That Failed (1923) as Topenhow
- Railroaded (1923) as Judge Garbin
- The Power of a Lie (1923) as John Hammond
- The Man Next Door (1923) as Colonel Wright
- Abysmal Brute (1923) as Mortimer Sangster
- The Drums of Jeopardy (1923) as Cutty
- Trimmed in Scarlet (1923) as Charles Knight
- Sherlock Holmes (1922) as Count Von Stalburg
- Forsaking All Others (1922) as Mr. Morton
- Tess of the Storm Country (1922) as Elias Graves
- A Virgin's Sacrifice (1922) as David Sherrill
- The Inside of the Cup (1921) as Eldon Parr
- Tess of the D'Urbervilles (1913) as Alec D'Urberville
- The Prisoner of Zenda (1913) as Michael, Duke of Strelsau
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Torrence best known for?
David Torrence is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mary of Scotland (1936), Beloved Enemy (1936), Mutiny on the Bounty (1935), Charlie Chan in London (1934).
When and where was David Torrence born?
David Torrence was born on January 17, 1864 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. They passed away on December 26, 1951.
How many credits does David Torrence have?
David Torrence has accumulated over 89 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1921 to 1943.
What is David Torrence's background in cinema and television?
David Torrence was a Scottish film actor. Born David Tayson on January 17, 1864, in Edinburgh, Scotland, he appeared in numerous films from 1913 to 1939. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Torrence was the brother of actor Ernest Torrence. He died on December 26, 1951, in Los Angeles. The exact number of film...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- City Girl (1930) as Lem's Father — aged about 66
- Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) as Lord Hood — aged about 71
- Charlie Chan in London (1934) as Home Secretary — aged about 70
- Beloved Enemy (1936) as Alroyd — aged about 72
- Mary of Scotland (1936) as Lindsay — aged about 72
- The Devil to Pay! (1930) as Mr. Hope — aged about 66
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