Lawrence Tierney

For the footballer, see Lawrie Tierney.

Lawrence Tierney
Tierney in the trailer for Dillinger (1945), his first starring role
Born
Lawrence James Tierney

(1919-03-15)March 15, 1919
New York City, U.S.
DiedFebruary 26, 2002(2002-02-26) (aged 82)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1943–1999
Children1
RelativesScott Brady (brother)

Lawrence James Tierney (March 15, 1919 – February 26, 2002) was an American film and television actor who is best known for his many screen portrayals of mobsters and "tough-guys" in a career that spanned over fifty years. His roles mirrored his own frequent brushes with the law.[1] In 2005, film critic David Kehr of The New York Times described "the hulking Tierney" as "not so much an actor as a frightening force of nature".[2]

  1. ^ "Lawrence Tierney, 82, Actor Known for Tough-Guy Roles". The New York Times. March 2, 2002. Retrieved January 19, 2009.
  2. ^ Kehr, David (July 5, 2005). "Critic's Choice: New DVD's". The New York Times. Retrieved January 19, 2009.