
Russell Thorson
Acting
Born: 1906-10-14 · Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA
Died: 1982-07-06
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 (20)

Walking Tall
1973
Ferrin Meaks

The Screaming Woman
1972
Man

Incident in San Francisco
1971

Night Slaves
1970
Dr. Sanders

Lassie - The Road Back
1970
Charlie

The Learning Tree
1969
Judge Cavanaugh

The Stalking Moon
1968
Ned

Cocoon
1968
Port Captain

Hang 'em High
1968
Maddow

The Plainsman
1966
Marshal Hart (uncredited)

My Blood Runs Cold
1965
Sheriff R. Seaton

Two on a Guillotine
1965
Mr. Carmichael (uncredited)

36 Hours
1964
Gen. Allison

It Happened at the World's Fair
1963
Sheriff Garland (uncredited)

Gunfighters of Abilene
1960
Wilkinson

Good Day for a Hanging
1959
Harry Landers

I Want to Live!
1958
San Quentin Sgt.

Tarawa Beachhead
1958
Casey Nelson

When Hell Broke Loose
1958
Col. Crandall

Bitter Heritage
1958
Sheriff Piets
📺 TV Shows (20)

The Rockford Files
1974
Arthur Kenner

Doc Elliot
1973
Dr. Maddox

The Magician
1973
Alex Nicholson

Barnaby Jones
1973
Franklin

The Streets of San Francisco
1972
Freddie Olburn

The Odd Couple
1970
Herman

The Odd Couple
1970
Mr. Coswell

Marcus Welby, M.D.
1969
Dr. Sloan

Marcus Welby, M.D.
1969
Dr. Gregson

Adam-12
1968
John Evans

Cimarron Strip
1967
Hank Martin

The Invaders
1967
Sheriff

Mission: Impossible
1966
Chief Danby

The F.B.I.
1965
Mr. Hurley

The F.B.I.
1965
Joseph Goodman

The F.B.I.
1965
Grand Jury Foreman

Run for Your Life
1965
Judge Andy Harris

The Lieutenant
1963
Mr. Sallaway

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
Sheriff Geary

The Virginian
1962
Josh Dorcas