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Russell Thorson
Born
Oct 14, 1906
Died: Jul 6, 1982
Lived 75 years
Place of Birth
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Career Highlights
30
Movies
54
TV Shows
Also Known As
Russell Thorsen
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Russell Thorson
Acting
Biography
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.
Movies
30
TV Shows
54
Walking Tall
as
Ferrin Meaks
1973
The Screaming Woman
as
Man
1972
Incident in San Francisco
Cast
1971
Night Slaves
as
Dr. Sanders
1970
Lassie - The Road Back
as
Charlie
1970
The Learning Tree
as
Judge Cavanaugh
1969
The Stalking Moon
as
Ned
1968
Cocoon
as
Port Captain
1968
Hang 'em High
as
Maddow
1968
The Plainsman
as
Marshal Hart (uncredited)
1966
My Blood Runs Cold
as
Sheriff R. Seaton
1965
Two on a Guillotine
as
Mr. Carmichael (uncredited)
1965
36 Hours
as
Gen. Allison
1964
It Happened at the World's Fair
as
Sheriff Garland (uncredited)
1963
Gunfighters of Abilene
as
Wilkinson
1960
Good Day for a Hanging
as
Harry Landers
1959
I Want to Live!
as
San Quentin Sgt.
1958
Tarawa Beachhead
as
Casey Nelson
1958
When Hell Broke Loose
as
Col. Crandall
1958
Bitter Heritage
as
Sheriff Piets
1958
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