Ernest Torrence

Ernest Torrence
Torrence in 1924
Born
Ernest Thayson Torrence-Thomson

(1878-06-26)26 June 1878
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Died15 May 1933(1933-05-15) (aged 54)
New York City, U.S.
EducationEdinburgh Academy
Royal Academy of Music
OccupationActor
Years active1901–1933
Spouse
Elsie Reamer Bedbrook
(m. 1902)
ChildrenIan Torrence (b. 1907; d. 1966)
RelativesDavid 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 (6' 4") figure, Torrence frequently played cold-eyed and imposing villains.