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Russell Thorson Biography

Birth Name:Delos Russell Thorson

Birth Place:Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Made his acting debut as Hunk "Eddie" Edwards in the 1949 film "Easy Living․"
  • Best known for his role as Det․ Lt․ Otto Lindstrom in "The Detectives" and as Maddow in "Hang 'Em High․"
  • Appeared in 130 different TV series and films over the course of his career