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Russell Thorson
Acting

Russell Thorson

Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.

Profession

Acting

Birthday

14 Oct 1906

Age

120 Years

Born In

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA

Total Projects

85

Years Active

25 Yrs

Avg Rating

6.6 ★

Overview

Delos Russell Thorson (October 14, 1906 – July 6, 1982) was an American actor, perhaps best known for his co-starring role as Det. Lt. Otto Lindstrom in ABC's 1959-1962 hit crime drama, The Detectives Starring Robert Taylor.

Filmography

The Rockford Files

tv

The Rockford Files

1974

The Rockford Files

as Arthur Kenner

Doc Elliot

tv

Doc Elliot

1973

Doc Elliot

as Dr. Maddox

The Magician

tv

The Magician

1973

The Magician

as Alex Nicholson

Walking Tall

movie

Walking Tall

1973

Walking Tall

as Ferrin Meaks

Barnaby Jones

tv

Barnaby Jones

1973

Barnaby Jones

as Franklin

The Streets of San Francisco

tv

The Streets of San Francisco

1972

The Streets of San Francisco

as Freddie Olburn

The Screaming Woman

movie

The Screaming Woman

1972

The Screaming Woman

as Man

Incident in San Francisco

movie

Incident in San Francisco

1971

Incident in San Francisco

Night Slaves

movie

Night Slaves

1970

Night Slaves

as Dr. Sanders

The Odd Couple

tv

The Odd Couple

1970

The Odd Couple

as Herman

The Odd Couple

tv

The Odd Couple

1970

The Odd Couple

as Mr. Coswell

Lassie - The Road Back

movie

Lassie - The Road Back

1970

Lassie - The Road Back

as Charlie

Marcus Welby, M.D.

tv

Marcus Welby, M.D.

1969

Marcus Welby, M.D.

as Dr. Sloan

Marcus Welby, M.D.

tv

Marcus Welby, M.D.

1969

Marcus Welby, M.D.

as Dr. Gregson

The Learning Tree

movie

The Learning Tree

1969

The Learning Tree

as Judge Cavanaugh

The Stalking Moon

movie

The Stalking Moon

1968

The Stalking Moon

as Ned

Adam-12

tv

Adam-12

1968

Adam-12

as John Evans

Cocoon

movie

Cocoon

1968

Cocoon

as Port Captain

Hang 'em High

movie

Hang 'em High

1968

Hang 'em High

as Maddow

Cimarron Strip

tv

Cimarron Strip

1967

Cimarron Strip

as Hank Martin

The Invaders

tv

The Invaders

1967

The Invaders

as Sheriff

Mission: Impossible

tv

Mission: Impossible

1966

Mission: Impossible

as Chief Danby

The Plainsman

movie

The Plainsman

1966

The Plainsman

as Marshal Hart (uncredited)

The F.B.I.

tv

The F.B.I.

1965

The F.B.I.

as Mr. Hurley

The F.B.I.

tv

The F.B.I.

1965

The F.B.I.

as Joseph Goodman

The F.B.I.

tv

The F.B.I.

1965

The F.B.I.

as Grand Jury Foreman

Run for Your Life

tv

Run for Your Life

1965

Run for Your Life

as Judge Andy Harris

My Blood Runs Cold

movie

My Blood Runs Cold

1965

My Blood Runs Cold

as Sheriff R. Seaton

Two on a Guillotine

movie

Two on a Guillotine

1965

Two on a Guillotine

as Mr. Carmichael (uncredited)

36 Hours

movie

36 Hours

1964

36 Hours

as Gen. Allison

The Lieutenant

tv

The Lieutenant

1963

The Lieutenant

as Mr. Sallaway

It Happened at the World's Fair

movie

It Happened at the World's Fair

1963

It Happened at the World's Fair

as Sheriff Garland (uncredited)

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

tv

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

1962

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

as Sheriff Geary

The Virginian

tv

The Virginian

1962

The Virginian

as Josh Dorcas

The Virginian

tv

The Virginian

1962

The Virginian

as Sheriff Stan Evans

The Virginian

tv

The Virginian

1962

The Virginian

as Sheriff Tybee

The Virginian

tv

The Virginian

1962

The Virginian

as Judge Craig

The Virginian

tv

The Virginian

1962

The Virginian

as Ollie

The Virginian

tv

The Virginian

1962

The Virginian

as Judge

The Virginian

tv

The Virginian

1962

The Virginian

as Toomey

Gunfighters of Abilene

movie

Gunfighters of Abilene

1960

Gunfighters of Abilene

as Wilkinson

The Detectives

tv

The Detectives

1959

The Detectives

as Det. Lt. Otto Lindstrom

The Untouchables

tv

The Untouchables

1959

The Untouchables

as Ferguson (uncredited)

Bonanza

tv

Bonanza

1959

Bonanza

as George Owens

Bonanza

tv

Bonanza

1959

Bonanza

as Simon

Rawhide

tv

Rawhide

1959

Rawhide

as Mayor Thurman Osgood

Rawhide

tv

Rawhide

1959

Rawhide

as Mort Billings

Good Day for a Hanging

movie

Good Day for a Hanging

1959

Good Day for a Hanging

as Harry Landers

I Want to Live!

movie

I Want to Live!

1958

I Want to Live!

as San Quentin Sgt.

Tarawa Beachhead

movie

Tarawa Beachhead

1958

Tarawa Beachhead

as Casey Nelson

When Hell Broke Loose

movie

When Hell Broke Loose

1958

When Hell Broke Loose

as Col. Crandall

77 Sunset Strip

tv

77 Sunset Strip

1958

77 Sunset Strip

as Leopold Dent

Lawman

tv

Lawman

1958

Lawman

as Wilszon - Townsman

The Texan

tv

The Texan

1958

The Texan

as Sheriff

Wanted: Dead or Alive

tv

Wanted: Dead or Alive

1958

Wanted: Dead or Alive

as Col. Sykes

Bitter Heritage

movie

Bitter Heritage

1958

Bitter Heritage

as Sheriff Piets

CineRaya

tv

Jefferson Drum

1958

Jefferson Drum

as Bert Temple

Run Silent, Run Deep

movie

Run Silent, Run Deep

1958

Run Silent, Run Deep

as Submarine Crewman (uncredited)

Gun Fever

movie

Gun Fever

1958

Gun Fever

as Thomas Rand

Zero Hour!

movie

Zero Hour!

1957

Zero Hour!

as Vancouver Flight Dispatcher

Undersea Girl

movie

Undersea Girl

1957

Undersea Girl

as Cmdr. Watkins

Trackdown

tv

Trackdown

1957

Trackdown

as Jesse Jackson

Trackdown

tv

Trackdown

1957

Trackdown

as Doc Hosper

Alcoa Theatre

tv

Alcoa Theatre

1957

Alcoa Theatre

as Harrison

Maverick

tv

Maverick

1957

Maverick

as Marshal Walt Hardie

Perry Mason

tv

Perry Mason

1957

Perry Mason

as Farrell Moorefield

Wagon Train

tv

Wagon Train

1957

Wagon Train

as Warden

Wagon Train

tv

Wagon Train

1957

Wagon Train

as Major

Wagon Train

tv

Wagon Train

1957

Wagon Train

as Simon Landis

Wagon Train

tv

Wagon Train

1957

Wagon Train

as Sheriff Ed Harris

Sugarfoot

tv

Sugarfoot

1957

Sugarfoot

as Sheriff

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

movie

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

1957

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

as Prof. Philip Osborne

CineRaya

movie

Destination 60,000

1957

Destination 60,000

as Dan Maddox

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

tv

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

1956

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

as Mason - Juror

Johnny Concho

movie

Johnny Concho

1956

Johnny Concho

as Sheriff (uncredited)

Please Murder Me

movie

Please Murder Me

1956

Please Murder Me

as The Judge

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

tv

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

1955

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

as Dr. Rhody

Cheyenne

tv

Cheyenne

1955

Cheyenne

as Sheriff Hardin

Gunsmoke

tv

Gunsmoke

1955

Gunsmoke

as Bowers

Gunsmoke

tv

Gunsmoke

1955

Gunsmoke

as Pa Willis

Gunsmoke

tv

Gunsmoke

1955

Gunsmoke

as Mace

Studio 57

tv

Studio 57

1954

Studio 57

Double Dynamite

movie

Double Dynamite

1951

Double Dynamite

as Internal Revenue Service Tailman

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

tv

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

1951

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

Easy Living

movie

Easy Living

1949

Easy Living

as Hunk Edwards

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