Ernest Torrence
Ernest Torrence | |
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Torrence in 1924 | |
| Born | Ernest Thayson Torrence-Thomson 26 June 1878 Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland |
| Died | 15 May 1933 (aged 54) New York City, U.S. |
| Education | Edinburgh Academy Royal Academy of Music |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1901–1933 |
| Spouse |
Elsie Reamer Bedbrook
(m. 1902) |
| Children | Ian Torrence (b. 1907; d. 1966) |
| Relatives | David Torrence (brother) |
Ernest Torrence (born Ernest Torrance-Thomson, 26 June 1878 – 15 May 1933) was a Scottish film character actor who appeared in many Hollywood films, including Broken Chains (1922) with Colleen Moore, Mantrap (1926) with Clara Bow and Fighting Caravans (1931) with Gary Cooper and Lili Damita. A towering figure, 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) tall, Torrence frequently played cold-eyed and imposing villains.