7.4
Movie
Acting
David Torrence
- Born
- Died
- (aged 87)
- Birthplace
- Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
- Credits
- 90 titles
Biography
David Torrence (born David Tayson; 17 January 1864 – 26 December 1951) was a Scottish film actor. He appeared in more than 100 films from 1913 to 1939. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was the brother of actor Ernest Torrence. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and died in Los Angeles.
Signature work
Known For
7.4
Movie
7.3
Movie
Captain Blood
6.9
Movie
Queen Christina
7.5
Movie
City Girl
5.4
Movie
The Mask of Fu Manchu
6.6
Movie
Bonnie Scotland
6.6
Movie
Five Star Final
6.2
Movie
Mary of Scotland
6.9
Movie
Charlie Chan in London
5.2
Movie
Disraeli
6.0
Movie
Smilin' Through
6.1
Movie
Sherlock Holmes
5.9
Movie
The Devil to Pay!
6.4
Movie
Stanley and Livingstone
6.1
Movie
Raffles
6.5
Movie
East Lynne
5.8
Movie
The Black Watch
5.8
Movie
Mandalay
Acting credits 90
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | The Voice That Thrilled the World Film | Self (segment 'Disraeli') (archive footage) |
| 1939 | Rulers of the Sea Film | Donald Fenton |
| 1939 | Stanley and Livingstone Film | Mr. Cranston |
| 1939 | Bulldog Drummond's Bride Film | Bank Official |
| 1937 | Ebb Tide Film | Tapena Tom |
| 1937 | Lost Horizon Film | Prime Minister (uncredited) |
| 1936 | Beloved Enemy Film | Alroyd |
| 1936 | Annie Laurie Film | Sir Robert Laurie |
| 1936 | Mary of Scotland Film | Lindsay |
| 1936 | The Country Doctor Film | Governor General |
| 1935 | Captain Blood Film | Andrew Baynes |
| 1935 | Mutiny on the Bounty Film | Lord Hood |
| 1935 | Harmony Lane Film | Mr. Pentland |
| 1935 | Bonnie Scotland Film | Mr. Miggs the Lawyer |
| 1935 | Black Sheep Film | Captain Savage |
| 1934 | What Every Woman Knows Film | Alick Wylie |
| 1934 | Charlie Chan in London Film | Home Secretary |
| 1934 | Jane Eyre Film | Mr. Brocklehurst |
| 1934 | Mandalay Film | Capt. McAndrews |
| 1934 | Madame Spy Film | Seerfeldt |
| 1934 | Queen Christina Film | Archbishop |
| 1933 | Berkeley Square Film | Lord Stanley |
| 1933 | The Masquerader Film | Fraser |
| 1933 | Voltaire Film | Dr. Tronchin |
| 1933 | Horse Play Film | Uncle Percy |
| 1933 | Cavalcade Film | Man at Disarmament Conference (uncredited) |
| 1932 | The Mask of Fu Manchu Film | McLeod |
| 1932 | Smilin' Through Film | Gardener |
| 1932 | A Successful Calamity Film | Partington |
| 1931 | Five Star Final Film | |
| 1931 | How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 9: 'The Driver' Film | |
| 1931 | East Lynne Film | Sir Richard Hare |
| 1931 | The Bachelor Father Film | Frank "Mac" MacDonald |
| 1930 | The Devil to Pay! Film | Mr. Hope |
| 1930 | River's End Film | McDowell |
| 1930 | Scotland Yard Film | Captain Graves |
| 1930 | Raffles Film | Inspector McKenzie |
| 1930 | City Girl Film | Lem's Father |
| 1929 | Disraeli Film | Lord Michael Probert |
| 1929 | Hearts in Exile Film | Governor |
| 1929 | The Black Watch Film | Field Marshal |
| 1929 | Strong Boy Film | Railroad President |
| 1929 | Untamed Justice Film | George Morrow |
| 1929 | Silks and Saddles Film | Judge Clifford |
| 1928 | The Cavalier Film | Ramón Torreno |
| 1928 | Undressed Film | Martin Stanley |
| 1928 | The Big Noise Film | Managing Editor |
| 1927 | Rolled Stockings Film | Mr. Treday |
| 1927 | The World At Her Feet Film | Client |
| 1927 | Annie Laurie Film | Sir Robert Laurie |
| 1927 | The Mysterious Rider Film | Mark King |
| 1927 | The Midnight Watch Film | Chief Callahan |
| 1926 | The Third Degree Film | Howard Jeffries Sr. |
| 1926 | The Unknown Cavalier Film | Peter Gaunt |
| 1926 | Forever After Film | Mr. Clayton, Jennie's Father |
| 1926 | The Man in the Shadow Film | Robert Rodman |
| 1926 | Laddie Film | Paul Stanton |
| 1926 | The Auction Block Film | Robert Wharton Sr |
| 1926 | Brown of Harvard Film | Mr. Brown |
| 1926 | The Isle of Retribution Film | Godfrey Cornet |