Ernest Torrence

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 (6' 4") figure, Torrence frequently played cold-eyed and imposing villains.

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Ernest Torrence
Torrence in 1924
Born	Ernest Thayson Torrence-Thomson (1878-06-26)26 June 1878 Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Died	15 May 1933(1933-05-15) (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)