Russell Thorson
Biography
Russell Thorson was an American actor born on October 14, 1906, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA. He is known for his work in the entertainment industry, with a total of 67 known credits. Thorson's acting career spanned multiple formats, including television and film. He is perhaps best known for his co-starring role as Det. Lt. Otto Lindstrom in the ABC crime drama series The Detectives Starring Robert Taylor. Additionally, Thorson appeared in notable series such as Alfred Hitchcock Hour, The, and Playhouse 90, as well as The Lieutenant. Russell Thorson passed away on July 6, 1982, at the age of 75.
Career overview
Russell Thorson was an American actor with a career spanning multiple film and television projects. He is known for his work in the 1959-1962 crime drama series The Detectives Starring Robert Taylor, where he co-starred as Det. Lt. Otto Lindstrom.
Thorson's acting credits include appearances in various television shows and films. He was involved in the production of Alfred Hitchcock Hour, The, and The Lieutenant. Additionally, he worked on the television series Playhouse 90.
Thorson's professional career consisted of 67 known credits. He was born on October 14, 1906, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA. He passed away on July 6, 1982, at the age of 75.
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85 titles- The Rockford Files (1974) as Arthur Kenner
- Barnaby Jones (1973) as Franklin
- The Magician (1973) as Alex Nicholson
- Walking Tall (1973) as Ferrin Meaks
- Doc Elliot (1973) as Dr. Maddox
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) as Freddie Olburn
- The Screaming Woman (1972) as Man
- Incident in San Francisco (1971)
- The Odd Couple (1970) as Herman
- The Odd Couple (1970) as Mr. Coswell
- Lassie - The Road Back (1970) as Charlie
- Night Slaves (1970) as Dr. Sanders
- Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969) as Dr. Sloan
- Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969) as Dr. Gregson
- The Learning Tree (1969) as Judge Cavanaugh
- Adam-12 (1968) as John Evans
- Hang 'em High (1968) as Maddow
- The Stalking Moon (1968) as Ned
- Cocoon (1968) as Port Captain
- The Invaders (1967) as Sheriff
- Cimarron Strip (1967) as Hank Martin
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Chief Danby
- The Plainsman (1966) as Marshal Hart (uncredited)
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Mr. Hurley
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Joseph Goodman
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Grand Jury Foreman
- Run for Your Life (1965) as Judge Andy Harris
- Two on a Guillotine (1965) as Mr. Carmichael (uncredited)
- My Blood Runs Cold (1965) as Sheriff R. Seaton
- 36 Hours (1964) as Gen. Allison
- The Lieutenant (1963) as Mr. Sallaway
- It Happened at the World's Fair (1963) as Sheriff Garland (uncredited)
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Sheriff Geary
- The Virginian (1962) as Josh Dorcas
- The Virginian (1962) as Sheriff Stan Evans
- The Virginian (1962) as Sheriff Tybee
- The Virginian (1962) as Judge Craig
- The Virginian (1962) as Ollie
- The Virginian (1962) as Judge
- The Virginian (1962) as Toomey
- Gunfighters of Abilene (1960) as Wilkinson
- Bonanza (1959) as George Owens
- Bonanza (1959) as Simon
- Rawhide (1959) as Mayor Thurman Osgood
- Rawhide (1959) as Mort Billings
- The Untouchables (1959) as Ferguson (uncredited)
- The Detectives (1959) as Det. Lt. Otto Lindstrom
- Good Day for a Hanging (1959) as Harry Landers
- Lawman (1958) as Wilszon - Townsman
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958) as Col. Sykes
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Leopold Dent
- The Texan (1958) as Sheriff
- Jefferson Drum (1958) as Bert Temple
- Run Silent, Run Deep (1958) as Submarine Crewman (uncredited)
- I Want to Live! (1958) as San Quentin Sgt.
- Tarawa Beachhead (1958) as Casey Nelson
- Gun Fever (1958) as Thomas Rand
- When Hell Broke Loose (1958) as Col. Crandall
- Bitter Heritage (1958) as Sheriff Piets
- Perry Mason (1957) as Farrell Moorefield
- Maverick (1957) as Marshal Walt Hardie
- Wagon Train (1957) as Warden
- Wagon Train (1957) as Major
- Wagon Train (1957) as Simon Landis
- Wagon Train (1957) as Sheriff Ed Harris
- Sugarfoot (1957) as Sheriff
- Trackdown (1957) as Jesse Jackson
- Trackdown (1957) as Doc Hosper
- Alcoa Theatre (1957) as Harrison
- Zero Hour! (1957) as Vancouver Flight Dispatcher
- Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman (1957) as Prof. Philip Osborne
- Destination 60,000 (1957) as Dan Maddox
- Undersea Girl (1957) as Cmdr. Watkins
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Mason - Juror
- Please Murder Me (1956) as The Judge
- Johnny Concho (1956) as Sheriff (uncredited)
- Cheyenne (1955) as Sheriff Hardin
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Bowers
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Pa Willis
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Mace
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Dr. Rhody
- Studio 57 (1954)
- Double Dynamite (1951) as Internal Revenue Service Tailman
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951)
- Easy Living (1949) as Hunk Edwards
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Russell Thorson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mission: Impossible (1996), Big Fish (2003), The Magician (1973), Walking Tall (1973).
When and where was Russell Thorson born?
Russell Thorson was born on October 14, 1906 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA. They passed away on July 6, 1982.
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Russell Thorson has accumulated over 85 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1949 to 1974.
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Russell Thorson was an American actor born on October 14, 1906, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA. He is known for his work in the entertainment industry, with a total of 67 known credits. Thorson's acting career spanned multiple formats, including television and film. He is perhaps best known for his co-starring role as D...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Untouchables (1959) as Ferguson (uncredited) — aged about 52
- The Odd Couple (1970) as Herman — aged about 63
- The Odd Couple (1970) as Mr. Coswell — aged about 63
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Sheriff Geary — aged about 55
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Dr. Rhody — aged about 48
- Perry Mason (1957) as Farrell Moorefield — aged about 50
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