Russell Thorson

Russell Thorson

Delos Russell Thorson (October 14, 1906 – July 6, 1982) was an American actor, perhaps best known for his co-starring role as Det. Lt. Otto Lindstrom in ABC's 1959-1962 hit crime drama, The Detectives Starring Robert Taylor.

Known For

Hang 'em High

as Maddow

I Want to Live!

as San Quentin Sgt.

Cast Credits

Walking Tall

as Ferrin Meaks

Night Slaves

as Dr. Sanders

The Learning Tree

as Judge Cavanaugh

Cocoon

as Port Captain

Hang 'em High

as Maddow

The Plainsman

as Marshal Hart (uncredited)

My Blood Runs Cold

as Sheriff R. Seaton

Two on a Guillotine

as Mr. Carmichael (uncredited)

36 Hours

as Gen. Allison

It Happened at the World's Fair

as Sheriff Garland (uncredited)

Good Day for a Hanging

as Harry Landers

I Want to Live!

as San Quentin Sgt.

Tarawa Beachhead

as Casey Nelson

When Hell Broke Loose

as Col. Crandall

Bitter Heritage

as Sheriff Piets

Run Silent, Run Deep

as Submarine Crewman (uncredited)

Gun Fever

as Thomas Rand

Zero Hour!

as Vancouver Flight Dispatcher

Undersea Girl

as Cmdr. Watkins

Destination 60,000

as Dan Maddox

Johnny Concho

as Sheriff (uncredited)

Please Murder Me

as The Judge

Double Dynamite

as Internal Revenue Service Tailman

Easy Living

as Hunk Edwards