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David Torrence

Acting
87 years oldEdinburgh, Scotland, UK

Biography

David Torrence (born David Tayson; 17 January 1864 – 26 December 1951) was a Scottish film actor. He appeared in more than 100 films from 1913 to 1939. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was the brother of actor Ernest Torrence. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and died in Los Angeles.

Personal Details

Born
January 17, 1864 - December 26, 1951 (age 87)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Known For
Acting

Also Known As

David Tayson

Movies (50)

The Voice That Thrilled the World
5.3

The Voice That Thrilled the World

as Self (segment 'Disraeli') (archive footage)

1943

Rulers of the Sea
6.5

Rulers of the Sea

as Donald Fenton

1939

Stanley and Livingstone
6.3

Stanley and Livingstone

as Mr. Cranston

1939

Bulldog Drummond's Bride
6.1

Bulldog Drummond's Bride

as Bank Official

1939

Ebb Tide
6.0

Ebb Tide

as Tapena Tom

1937

Lost Horizon
7.0

Lost Horizon

as Prime Minister (uncredited)

1937

Beloved Enemy
6.1

Beloved Enemy

as Alroyd

1936

Annie Laurie
5.0

Annie Laurie

as Sir Robert Laurie

1936

Mary of Scotland
6.2

Mary of Scotland

as Lindsay

1936

The Country Doctor
6.0

The Country Doctor

as Governor General

1936

Captain Blood
7.2

Captain Blood

as Andrew Baynes

1935

Mutiny on the Bounty
7.3

Mutiny on the Bounty

as Lord Hood

1935

Harmony Lane
3.4

Harmony Lane

as Mr. Pentland

1935

Bonnie Scotland
6.6

Bonnie Scotland

as Mr. Miggs the Lawyer

1935

Black Sheep
7.0

Black Sheep

as Captain Savage

1935

What Every Woman Knows
7.0

What Every Woman Knows

as Alick Wylie

1934

Charlie Chan in London
6.8

Charlie Chan in London

as Home Secretary

1934

Jane Eyre
4.9

Jane Eyre

as Mr. Brocklehurst

1934

Mandalay
5.6

Mandalay

as Capt. McAndrews

1934

Madame Spy
6.0

Madame Spy

as Seerfeldt

1934

Queen Christina
6.8

Queen Christina

as Archbishop

1934

Berkeley Square
5.7

Berkeley Square

as Lord Stanley

1933

The Masquerader
4.4

The Masquerader

as Fraser

1933

Voltaire
5.7

Voltaire

as Dr. Tronchin

1933

Horse Play

Horse Play

as Uncle Percy

1933

Cavalcade
5.5

Cavalcade

as Man at Disarmament Conference (uncredited)

1933

The Mask of Fu Manchu
5.4

The Mask of Fu Manchu

as McLeod

1932

Smilin' Through
5.8

Smilin' Through

as Gardener

1932

A Successful Calamity
5.2

A Successful Calamity

as Partington

1932

Five Star Final
6.6

Five Star Final

1931

How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 9: 'The Driver'

How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 9: 'The Driver'

1931

East Lynne
6.2

East Lynne

as Sir Richard Hare

1931

The Bachelor Father
6.0

The Bachelor Father

as Frank "Mac" MacDonald

1931

The Devil to Pay!
5.7

The Devil to Pay!

as Mr. Hope

1930

River's End
6.2

River's End

as McDowell

1930

Scotland Yard
5.0

Scotland Yard

as Captain Graves

1930

Raffles
6.1

Raffles

as Inspector McKenzie

1930

City Girl
7.4

City Girl

as Lem's Father

1930

Disraeli
5.0

Disraeli

as Lord Michael Probert

1929

Hearts in Exile

Hearts in Exile

as Governor

1929

The Black Watch
6.0

The Black Watch

as Field Marshal

1929

Strong Boy
5.0

Strong Boy

as Railroad President

1929

Silks and Saddles

Silks and Saddles

as Judge Clifford

1929

The Cavalier

The Cavalier

as Ramón Torreno

1928

The Big Noise

The Big Noise

as Managing Editor

1928

Rolled Stockings

Rolled Stockings

as Mr. Treday

1927

The World At Her Feet
1.0

The World At Her Feet

as Client

1927

Annie Laurie
6.7

Annie Laurie

as Sir Robert Laurie

1927

The Mysterious Rider

The Mysterious Rider

as Mark King

1927

The Midnight Watch

The Midnight Watch

as Chief Callahan

1927