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Thornton Edwards

Known For
Acting
Born
July 14, 1894
Died
February 1, 1988
Active Years
1920–1953 (34 Years)
Total Credits
27 credits in database
Acting Born Jul 14, 1894 Died Feb 1, 1988 27 credits
27
Total Credits
1920–1953
34 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Thornton Edwards works in acting. Born July 14, 1894. Died February 1, 1988. Archytele tracks 27 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

The Chinese Ring

as Hotel Desk Clerk
Film

Down Mexico Way

as Rurale Captain Rodriguez
Film

The Grapes of Wrath

as Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)
Film

Three Men from Texas

as Pico

Frequent co-stars

Gene Autry 1 shared title
Smiley Burnette 1 shared title
Fay McKenzie 1 shared title
Harold Huber 1 shared title
Sidney Blackmer 1 shared title
Joe Sawyer 1 shared title
Andrew Tombes 1 shared title
Murray Alper 1 shared title
Arthur Loft 1 shared title
Duncan Renaldo 1 shared title

Career timeline

Born to the Saddle
Riders of the Dusk
The Chinese RingRobin Hood of Monterey
Drifting Along
The Panther's ClawMadame Spy
Our WifeDown Mexico WayBlood and SandThe Lone Rider Crosses the RioOutlaws of the Rio Grande
The Grapes of WrathDown Argentine WayMen Against the SkyThree Men from TexasLucky Cisco Kid
The Return of the Cisco Kid
813
The False Faces
Wee Lady Betty
The Eye of the Night

Full Filmography

27 titles
  • Born to the Saddle (1953) as Pedro (uncredited)
  • Riders of the Dusk (1949) as Deputy Ed
  • The Chinese Ring (1947) as Hotel Desk Clerk
  • Robin Hood of Monterey (1947) as El Capitan
  • Drifting Along (1946) as Cowhand Pedro
  • The Panther's Claw (1942) as Enrico Lombardi
  • Madame Spy (1942) as Foreign Taxi Driver
  • Our Wife (1941) as Cuban Driver (uncredited)
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  • Down Mexico Way (1941) as Rurale Captain Rodriguez
  • Blood and Sand (1941) as Doctor (uncredited)
  • The Lone Rider Crosses the Rio (1941) as Manuel Torres
  • Outlaws of the Rio Grande (1941) as Alvarado
  • Forced Landing (1941) as Felig (uncredited)
  • Desperate Cargo (1941) as Manuelo
  • Silver Stallion (1941) as Tronco
  • The Miracle Kid (1941) as Pedro
  • Emergency Landing (1941) as Pedro
  • The Grapes of Wrath (1940) as Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)
  • Down Argentine Way (1940) as Gaucho (uncredited)
  • Men Against the Sky (1940) as Court Clerk
  • Three Men from Texas (1940) as Pico
  • Lucky Cisco Kid (1940) as Ranch Foreman
  • The Return of the Cisco Kid (1939) as Waiter (uncredited)
  • 813 (1920) as Doudeville
  • The False Faces (1919) as Lt. Thackery
  • Wee Lady Betty (1917) as Connor O'Donovan
  • The Eye of the Night (1916) as Rob Benson

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Thornton Edwards best known for?

Thornton Edwards is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Chinese Ring (1947), Down Mexico Way (1941), The Grapes of Wrath (1940), Three Men from Texas (1940).

When and where was Thornton Edwards born?

Thornton Edwards was born on July 14, 1894. They passed away on February 1, 1988.

How many credits does Thornton Edwards have?

Thornton Edwards has accumulated over 27 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 1953.

Thornton Edwards by the numbers

27credits
27films
0TV series
1916–1953active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (27) Born on July 14 In memoriam 1988

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