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Russell Thorson

Bio: Delos Russell Thorson (October 14, 1906 – July 6, 1982) was an American actor, perhaps best known for his co-starring role as Det. Lt
Born: Sun, Oct 14 1906
Birthplace: Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA

Death: Tue, Jul 06 1982
Russell Thorson is 75 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Walking Tall
Walking Tall
Russell Thorson was 66 in Walking Tall as 'Ferrin Meaks'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 22 1973
Poster of The Screaming Woman
The Screaming Woman
Russell Thorson was 65 in The Screaming Woman as 'Man'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 29 1972
Poster of Incident in San Francisco
Incident in San Francisco
Russell Thorson was 64 in Incident in San Francisco
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 28 1971
Poster of Night Slaves
Night Slaves
Russell Thorson was 63 in Night Slaves as 'Dr. Sanders'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 29 1970
Poster of The Learning Tree
The Learning Tree
Russell Thorson was 62 in The Learning Tree as 'Judge Cavanaugh'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 06 1969
Poster of The Stalking Moon
The Stalking Moon
Russell Thorson was 62 in The Stalking Moon as 'Ned'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1968
Poster of Cocoon
Cocoon
Russell Thorson was 61 in Cocoon as 'Port Captain'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of Hang 'em High
Hang 'em High
Russell Thorson was 61 in Hang 'em High as 'Maddow'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 1968
Poster of My Blood Runs Cold
My Blood Runs Cold
Russell Thorson was 58 in My Blood Runs Cold as 'Sheriff R. Seaton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 24 1965
Poster of Two on a Guillotine
Two on a Guillotine
Russell Thorson was 58 in Two on a Guillotine as 'Mr. Carmichael (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 13 1965
Poster of 36 Hours
36 Hours
Russell Thorson was 58 in 36 Hours as 'Gen. Allison'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 26 1964
Poster of It Happened at the World's Fair
It Happened at the World's Fair
Russell Thorson was 56 in It Happened at the World's Fair as 'Sheriff Garland (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 03 1963
Poster of Gunfighters of Abilene
Gunfighters of Abilene
Russell Thorson was 53 in Gunfighters of Abilene as 'Wilkinson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1960
Poster of Good Day for a Hanging
Good Day for a Hanging
Russell Thorson was 52 in Good Day for a Hanging as 'Harry Landers'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1959
Poster of Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
Russell Thorson was 52 in Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman as 'Prof. Philip Osborne'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1958
Poster of I Want to Live!
I Want to Live!
Russell Thorson was 52 in I Want to Live! as 'San Quentin Sgt.'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 18 1958
Poster of Tarawa Beachhead
Tarawa Beachhead
Russell Thorson was 52 in Tarawa Beachhead as 'Casey Nelson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 02 1958
Poster of When Hell Broke Loose
When Hell Broke Loose
Russell Thorson was 52 in When Hell Broke Loose as 'Col. Crandall'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1958
Poster of Bitter Heritage
Bitter Heritage
Russell Thorson was 51 in Bitter Heritage as 'Sheriff Piets'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 07 1958
Poster of Run Silent, Run Deep
Run Silent, Run Deep
Russell Thorson was 51 in Run Silent, Run Deep as 'Submarine Crewman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 27 1958
Poster of Gun Fever
Gun Fever
Russell Thorson was 51 in Gun Fever as 'Thomas Rand'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1958
Poster of Zero Hour!
Zero Hour!
Russell Thorson was 51 in Zero Hour! as 'Vancouver Flight Dispatcher'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 1957
Poster of Undersea Girl
Undersea Girl
Russell Thorson was 50 in Undersea Girl as 'Cmdr. Watkins'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 12 1957
Poster of Destination 60,000
Destination 60,000
Russell Thorson was 50 in Destination 60,000 as 'Dan Maddox'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 12 1957
Poster of Please Murder Me
Please Murder Me
Russell Thorson was 49 in Please Murder Me as 'The Judge'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1956
Poster of Double Dynamite
Double Dynamite
Russell Thorson was 45 in Double Dynamite as 'Internal Revenue Service Tailman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1951
Poster of Easy Living
Easy Living
Russell Thorson was 42 in Easy Living as 'Hunk Edwards'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 08 1949

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Rockford Files
The Rockford Files
Russell Thorson was 67+ in The Rockford Files as 'Arthur Kenner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Doc Elliot
Doc Elliot
Russell Thorson was 66+ in Doc Elliot as 'Dr. Maddox'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 10 1973
Poster of The Magician
The Magician
Russell Thorson was 66+ in The Magician as 'Alex Nicholson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 1973
Poster of Barnaby Jones
Barnaby Jones
Russell Thorson was 66+ in Barnaby Jones as 'Franklin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 28 1973
Poster of The Streets of San Francisco
The Streets of San Francisco
Russell Thorson was 65+ in The Streets of San Francisco as 'Freddie Olburn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1972
Poster of The Odd Couple
The Odd Couple
Russell Thorson was 63+ in The Odd Couple as 'Herman, Mr. Coswell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1970
Poster of Marcus Welby, M.D.
Marcus Welby, M.D.
Russell Thorson was 62+ in Marcus Welby, M.D. as 'Dr. Sloan, Dr. Gregson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1969
Poster of Adam-12
Adam-12
Russell Thorson was 61+ in Adam-12 as 'John Evans'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1968
Poster of The Invaders
The Invaders
Russell Thorson was 60+ in The Invaders as 'Sheriff'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 10 1967
Poster of Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible
Russell Thorson was 59+ in Mission: Impossible as 'Chief Danby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1966
Poster of Run for Your Life
Run for Your Life
Russell Thorson was 58+ in Run for Your Life as 'Judge Andy Harris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1965
Poster of The Lieutenant
The Lieutenant
Russell Thorson was 56+ in The Lieutenant as 'Mr. Sallaway'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1963
Poster of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Russell Thorson was 55+ in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour as 'Sheriff Geary'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1962
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
Russell Thorson was 55+ in The Virginian as 'Josh Dorcas, Sheriff Stan Evans, Sheriff Tybee, Judge Craig'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of The Detectives
The Detectives
Russell Thorson was 53+ in The Detectives as 'Det. Lt. Otto Lindstrom'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 16 1959
Poster of The Untouchables
The Untouchables
Russell Thorson was 53+ in The Untouchables as 'Ferguson (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1959
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
Russell Thorson was 52+ in Bonanza as 'George Owens, Simon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of Rawhide
Rawhide
Russell Thorson was 52+ in Rawhide as 'Mayor Thurman Osgood, Mort Billings'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1959
Poster of Lawman
Lawman
Russell Thorson was 51+ in Lawman as 'Wilszon - Townsman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 1958
Poster of The Texan
The Texan
Russell Thorson was 51+ in The Texan as 'Sheriff'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1958
Poster of Wanted: Dead or Alive
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Russell Thorson was 51+ in Wanted: Dead or Alive as 'Col. Sykes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1958
Poster of Jefferson Drum
Jefferson Drum
Russell Thorson was 51+ in Jefferson Drum as 'Bert Temple'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 25 1958
Poster of Trackdown
Trackdown
Russell Thorson was 50+ in Trackdown as 'Jesse Jackson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1957
Poster of Alcoa Theatre
Alcoa Theatre
Russell Thorson was 50+ in Alcoa Theatre as 'Harrison'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 1957
Poster of Maverick
Maverick
Russell Thorson was 50+ in Maverick as 'Marshal Walt Hardie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1957
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Russell Thorson was 50+ in Perry Mason as 'Farrell Moorefield'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Wagon Train
Wagon Train
Russell Thorson was 50+ in Wagon Train as 'Warden, Major, Simon Landis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1957
Poster of Sugarfoot
Sugarfoot
Russell Thorson was 50+ in Sugarfoot as 'Sheriff'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1957
Poster of Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Russell Thorson was 49+ in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre as 'Mason - Juror'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Russell Thorson was 48+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Dr. Rhody'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of Cheyenne
Cheyenne
Russell Thorson was 48+ in Cheyenne as 'Sheriff Hardin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Russell Thorson was 48+ in Gunsmoke as 'Bowers, Pa Willis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Russell Thorson was 44+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951