Russell Thorndike
Actor · Novel · Writer
Born Feb 6, 1885 · Rochester, Kent, England, UK
Active 1922–1972
Arthur Russell Thorndike was a British actor and novelist, best known for the Doctor Syn of Romney Marsh novels. Less well-known than his sister Sybil but equally versatile, Russell Thorndike's first love was writing and, after serving in…
Filmography
Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow (1963) — NovelCaptain Clegg (1962) — NovelRichard III (1955) — First PriestThe Wonderful World of Disney (1954) — WriterHamlet (1948) — PriestCaesar and Cleopatra (1945) — Harpist's Master (uncredited)Henry V (1944) — Duke of BourbonFiddlers Three (1944) — High PriestDoctor Syn (1937) — NovelWhispering Tongues (1934) — FenwickPuppets of Fate (1933) — Dr MunroA Shot in the Dark (1933) — Dr. StuartThe Roof (1933) — Clive BristowHuman Desires (1924) — Paul PerotMiriam Rozella (1924) — Crewe StevensHeartstrings (1923) — Tom OpenshawA Christmas Carol (1923) — Ebenezer ScroogeThe Audacious Mr. Squire (1923) — Harry SmallwoodThe Fair Maid of Perth (1923) — DwiningMacbeth (1922) — Macbeth