Russell Thorson
Known for Acting · 67 credits
- Born
- 1906-10-14
- Died
- 1982-07-06
- Place of birth
- Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA
- Also known as
- Russell Thorsen
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.
Known For
TV Shows (37)
Perry Mason
1957
as Farrell Moorefield
Bonanza
1959
as George Owens / Simon
Wagon Train
1957
as Warden / Major / Simon Landis / Sheriff Ed Harris
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
as Sheriff Geary
Mission: Impossible
1966
as Chief Danby
Maverick
1957
as Marshal Walt Hardie
Adam-12
1968
as John Evans
The Rockford Files
1974
as Arthur Kenner
Lawman
1958
as Wilszon - Townsman
The Untouchables
1959
as Ferguson (uncredited)
Cheyenne
1955
as Sheriff Hardin
The Virginian
1962
as Josh Dorcas / Sheriff Stan Evans / Sheriff Tybee / Judge Craig / Ollie / Toomey
Marcus Welby, M.D.
1969
as Dr. Sloan / Dr. Gregson
The F.B.I.
1965
as Mr. Hurley / Joseph Goodman / Grand Jury Foreman
Run for Your Life
1965
as Judge Andy Harris
Gunsmoke
1955
as Bowers / Pa Willis / Mace
Rawhide
1959
as Mayor Thurman Osgood / Mort Billings
The Invaders
1967
as Sheriff
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
1956
as Mason - Juror
Wanted: Dead or Alive
1958
as Col. Sykes
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
as Dr. Rhody
Barnaby Jones
1973
as Franklin
77 Sunset Strip
1958
as Leopold Dent
Sugarfoot
1957
as Sheriff
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
as Freddie Olburn
Studio 57
1954
Alcoa Theatre
1957
as Harrison
The Detectives
1959
as Det. Lt. Otto Lindstrom
The Odd Couple
1970
as Herman / Mr. Coswell
The Texan
1958
as Sheriff
Trackdown
1957
as Jesse Jackson / Doc Hosper
Cimarron Strip
1967
as Hank Martin
The Lieutenant
1963
as Mr. Sallaway
The Magician
1973
as Alex Nicholson
Jefferson Drum
1958
as Bert Temple
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
Doc Elliot
1973
as Dr. Maddox
Movies (30)
Hang 'em High
1968
as Maddow
Double Dynamite
1951
as Internal Revenue Service Tailman
Run Silent, Run Deep
1958
as Submarine Crewman (uncredited)
Walking Tall
1973
as Ferrin Meaks
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
1957
as Prof. Philip Osborne
Tarawa Beachhead
1958
as Casey Nelson
Good Day for a Hanging
1959
as Harry Landers
I Want to Live!
1958
as San Quentin Sgt.
Please Murder Me
1956
as The Judge
It Happened at the World's Fair
1963
as Sheriff Garland (uncredited)
The Stalking Moon
1968
as Ned
Gunfighters of Abilene
1960
as Wilkinson
36 Hours
1964
as Gen. Allison
Johnny Concho
1956
as Sheriff (uncredited)
Two on a Guillotine
1965
as Mr. Carmichael (uncredited)
Easy Living
1949
as Hunk Edwards
The Learning Tree
1969
as Judge Cavanaugh
Zero Hour!
1957
as Vancouver Flight Dispatcher
The Screaming Woman
1972
as Man
The Plainsman
1966
as Marshal Hart (uncredited)
Lassie - The Road Back
1970
as Charlie
When Hell Broke Loose
1958
as Col. Crandall
My Blood Runs Cold
1965
as Sheriff R. Seaton
Gun Fever
1958
as Thomas Rand
Night Slaves
1970
as Dr. Sanders
Bitter Heritage
1958
as Sheriff Piets
Incident in San Francisco
1971
Cocoon
1968
as Port Captain
Undersea Girl
1957
as Cmdr. Watkins
Destination 60,000
1957
as Dan Maddox
About Russell Thorson
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. With 67 credits spanning from 1949 to 1974, Russell Thorson has appeared in 30 films and 37 TV shows.
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Most Popular Russell Thorson Movies
- Hang 'em High (1968) — as Maddow
- Double Dynamite (1951) — as Internal Revenue Service Tailman
- Run Silent, Run Deep (1958) — as Submarine Crewman (uncredited)
- Walking Tall (1973) — as Ferrin Meaks
- Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman (1957) — as Prof. Philip Osborne
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