Russell Thorson

Acting

Russell Thorson

Born 14 October 1906 · Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA · Died 6 July 1982 at 75

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

Highlights

Hang 'em High1968 · Film · Maddow
Bonanza1959 · Series · George Owens
Mission: Impossible1966 · Series · Chief Danby
Alfred Hitchcock Presents1955 · Series · Dr. Rhody
The Untouchables1959 · Series · Ferguson (uncredited)
Perry Mason1957 · Series · Farrell Moorefield

Filmography

Movies

29 films

Walking Tall1973 · Film · Ferrin Meaks
The Screaming Woman1972 · Film · Man
Incident in San Francisco1971 · Film
Night Slaves1970 · Film · Dr. Sanders
Lassie - The Road Back1970 · Film · Charlie
The Learning Tree1969 · Film · Judge Cavanaugh
The Stalking Moon1968 · Film · Ned
Cocoon1968 · Film · Port Captain
Hang 'em High1968 · Film · Maddow
The Plainsman1966 · Film · Marshal Hart (uncredited)
My Blood Runs Cold1965 · Film · Sheriff R. Seaton
Two on a Guillotine1965 · Film · Mr. Carmichael (uncredited)
36 Hours1964 · Film · Gen. Allison
It Happened at the World's Fair1963 · Film · Sheriff Garland (uncredited)
Gunfighters of Abilene1960 · Film · Wilkinson
Good Day for a Hanging1959 · Film · Harry Landers
I Want to Live!1958 · Film · San Quentin Sgt.
Tarawa Beachhead1958 · Film · Casey Nelson
When Hell Broke Loose1958 · Film · Col. Crandall
Bitter Heritage1958 · Film · Sheriff Piets
Run Silent, Run Deep1958 · Film · Submarine Crewman (uncredited)
Gun Fever1958 · Film · Thomas Rand
Zero Hour!1957 · Film · Vancouver Flight Dispatcher
Undersea Girl1957 · Film · Cmdr. Watkins
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman1957 · Film · Prof. Philip Osborne
Johnny Concho1956 · Film · Sheriff (uncredited)
Please Murder Me1956 · Film · The Judge
Double Dynamite1951 · Film · Internal Revenue Service Tailman
Easy Living1949 · Film · Hunk Edwards

Filmography

Series

39 shows

The Rockford Files1974 · Series · Arthur Kenner
Doc Elliot1973 · Series · Dr. Maddox
The Magician1973 · Series · Alex Nicholson
Barnaby Jones1973 · Series · Franklin
The Streets of San Francisco1972 · Series · Freddie Olburn
Emergency!1972 · Series · George Burke
The Odd Couple1970 · Series · Herman
Marcus Welby, M.D.1969 · Series · Dr. Sloan
Adam-121968 · Series · John Evans
Cimarron Strip1967 · Series · Hank Martin
The Invaders1967 · Series · Sheriff
Mission: Impossible1966 · Series · Chief Danby
The F.B.I.1965 · Series · Mr. Hurley
Run for Your Life1965 · Series · Judge Andy Harris
The Lieutenant1963 · Series · Mr. Sallaway
The Dakotas1963 · Series · Sheriff Macausland
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour1962 · Series · Sheriff Geary
The Virginian1962 · Series · Josh Dorcas
The Detectives1959 · Series · Det. Lt. Otto Lindstrom
The Untouchables1959 · Series · Ferguson (uncredited)
Bonanza1959 · Series · George Owens
Rawhide1959 · Series · Mayor Thurman Osgood
77 Sunset Strip1958 · Series · Leopold Dent
Lawman1958 · Series · Wilszon - Townsman
The Texan1958 · Series · Sheriff
Wanted: Dead or Alive1958 · Series · Col. Sykes
Jefferson Drum1958 · Series · Bert Temple
Trackdown1957 · Series · Jesse Jackson
Alcoa Theatre1957 · Series · Harrison
Maverick1957 · Series · Marshal Walt Hardie
Perry Mason1957 · Series · Farrell Moorefield
Wagon Train1957 · Series · Warden
Sugarfoot1957 · Series · Sheriff
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre1956 · Series · Mason
Alfred Hitchcock Presents1955 · Series · Dr. Rhody
Cheyenne1955 · Series · Sheriff Hardin
Gunsmoke1955 · Series · Bowers
Studio 571954 · Series
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars1951 · Series