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  1. 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.

  2. Ernest Torrence. Actor: Steamboat Bill, Jr.. He was the man you loved to hiss. This towering (6' 4"), highly imposing character star with cold, hollow, beady eyes and a huge, protruding snout would go on to become one of the silent screen's finest arch villains.

    • January 1, 1
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
    • January 1, 1
    • New York City, New York, USA
  3. Jan 8, 2023 · Torrence, born Ernest Thayson Torrence-Thomson in Edinburg in 1878, debuted in show business touring with an opera company across Scotland. Dedicating himself to acting after dealing with several issues with his vocal cords, Torrence broke out on the Broadway stage in the 1910s alongside his brother David.

  4. Ernest Torrence. Actor: Steamboat Bill, Jr.. He was the man you loved to hiss. This towering (6' 4"), highly imposing character star with cold, hollow, beady eyes and a huge, protruding snout would go on to become one of the silent screen's finest arch villains. Born Ernest Thayson Torrence-Thompson on June 26, 1878, in Edinburgh, Scotland, he was, unlikely enough, an exceptional pianist and ...

    • June 26, 1878
    • May 15, 1933
  5. May 29, 2023 · Ernest Torrence was a famous Edinburgh-born opera singer and film star who originated the role of the villainous pirate in the first live action version of Peter Pan. Learn about his life, career and legacy in this article from HeraldScotland.

  6. 1919. A Dangerous Affair as Abner (as Ernest Torrance) He was the man you loved to hiss. This towering (6' 4"), highly imposing character star with cold, hollow, beady eyes and a huge, protruding snout would go on to become one of the silent screen's finest arch villains. Born Ernest Thayson Torrence-Thompson on June 26, 1878, in Edinburgh ...

  7. Ernest Torrence (1901-03) [Born Edinburgh 26 Jun 1878, died New York City 15 May 1933] Ernest Torrance-Thomson was educated at Stuttgart and at the Edinburgh Academy. Originally intending to embark on a career as a pianist in London, he won the Westminster Scholarship, but in 1900 he was awarded the Royal Academy of Music medal for operatic ...

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