Russell Thorson
- Born
- October 14, 1906
- Died
- July 6, 1982 (75 years old)
- Place of birth
- Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA
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
★ 7.5Bonanza
1959
★ 7.6Mission: Impossible
1966
★ 7.7Perry Mason
1957
★ 7.6The Rockford Files
1974
★ 8.0The Untouchables
1959
★ 7.8Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
★ 6.9Hang 'em High
1968
★ 7.9The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
★ 6.7Gunsmoke
1955
★ 7.1The Streets of San Francisco
1972
★ 8.0Emergency!
1972
★ 7.8The Odd Couple
1970
Filmography
- 1974The Rockford FilesSeries · Arthur Kenner★ 7.6
- 1973Doc ElliotSeries · Dr. Maddox
- 1973The MagicianSeries · Alex Nicholson
- 1973Walking TallFilm · Ferrin Meaks★ 6.6
- 1973Barnaby JonesSeries · Franklin★ 7.0
- 1972The Streets of San FranciscoSeries · Freddie Olburn★ 7.1
- 1972The Screaming WomanFilm · Man★ 6.7
- 1972Emergency!Series · George Burke★ 8.0
- 1971Incident in San FranciscoFilm
- 1970Night SlavesFilm · Dr. Sanders
- 1970The Odd CoupleSeries · Herman, Mr. Coswell★ 7.8
- 1970Lassie - The Road BackFilm · Charlie
- 1969Marcus Welby, M.D.Series · Dr. Sloan, Dr. Gregson★ 6.6
- 1969The Learning TreeFilm · Judge Cavanaugh★ 6.8
- 1968The Stalking MoonFilm · Ned★ 5.9
- 1968Adam-12Series · John Evans★ 7.1
- 1968CocoonFilm · Port Captain
- 1968Hang 'em HighFilm · Maddow★ 6.9
- 1967Cimarron StripSeries · Hank Martin
- 1967The InvadersSeries · Sheriff★ 6.8
- 1966Mission: ImpossibleSeries · Chief Danby★ 7.6
- 1966The PlainsmanFilm · Marshal Hart (uncredited)
- 1965The F.B.I.Series · Mr. Hurley, Joseph Goodman, Grand Jury Foreman★ 5.6
- 1965Run for Your LifeSeries · Judge Andy Harris
- 1965My Blood Runs ColdFilm · Sheriff R. Seaton
- 1965Two on a GuillotineFilm · Mr. Carmichael (uncredited)★ 6.1
- 196436 HoursFilm · Gen. Allison★ 7.1
- 1963The LieutenantSeries · Mr. Sallaway
- 1963It Happened at the World's FairFilm · Sheriff Garland (uncredited)★ 5.8
- 1962The Alfred Hitchcock HourSeries · Sheriff Geary★ 7.9
- 1962The VirginianSeries · Josh Dorcas, Sheriff Stan Evans, Sheriff Tybee, Judge Craig, Ollie, Judge, Toomey★ 6.5
- 1960Gunfighters of AbileneFilm · Wilkinson
- 1959The DetectivesSeries · Det. Lt. Otto Lindstrom
- 1959The UntouchablesSeries · Ferguson (uncredited)★ 8.0
- 1959BonanzaSeries · George Owens, Simon★ 7.5
- 1959RawhideSeries · Mayor Thurman Osgood, Mort Billings★ 7.3
- 1959Good Day for a HangingFilm · Harry Landers
- 1958I Want to Live!Film · San Quentin Sgt.★ 7.0
- 1958Tarawa BeachheadFilm · Casey Nelson
- 1958When Hell Broke LooseFilm · Col. Crandall
- 195877 Sunset StripSeries · Leopold Dent★ 7.2
- 1958LawmanSeries · Wilszon - Townsman
- 1958The TexanSeries · Sheriff
- 1958Wanted: Dead or AliveSeries · Col. Sykes★ 7.1
- 1958Bitter HeritageFilm · Sheriff Piets
- 1958Jefferson DrumSeries · Bert Temple
- 1958Run Silent, Run DeepFilm · Submarine Crewman (uncredited)★ 7.0
- 1958Gun FeverFilm · Thomas Rand
- 1957Zero Hour!Film · Vancouver Flight Dispatcher★ 6.6
- 1957Undersea GirlFilm · Cmdr. Watkins
- 1957TrackdownSeries · Jesse Jackson, Doc Hosper
- 1957Alcoa TheatreSeries · Harrison
- 1957MaverickSeries · Marshal Walt Hardie★ 7.0
- 1957Perry MasonSeries · Farrell Moorefield★ 7.7
- 1957Wagon TrainSeries · Warden, Major, Simon Landis, Sheriff Ed Harris★ 6.6
- 1957SugarfootSeries · Sheriff
- 1957Half Human: The Story of the Abominable SnowmanFilm · Prof. Philip Osborne
- 1957Destination 60,000Destination 60,000Film · Dan Maddox
- 1956Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreSeries · Mason
- 1956Johnny ConchoFilm · Sheriff (uncredited)
- 1956Please Murder MeFilm · The Judge★ 5.9
- 1955Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSeries · Dr. Rhody★ 7.8
- 1955CheyenneSeries · Sheriff Hardin★ 6.2
- 1955GunsmokeSeries · Bowers, Pa Willis, Mace★ 6.7
- 1954Studio 57Series
- 1951Double DynamiteFilm · Internal Revenue Service Tailman
- 1951Schlitz Playhouse of StarsSeries
- 1949Easy LivingFilm · Hunk Edwards★ 5.7
