Thurston Hall
Known for
Acting
Born
May 8, 1882
Birthplace
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Died
February 20, 1958 (aged 75)
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Thurston Hall (May 10, 1882 – February 20, 1958) was an American film actor. He appeared in 250 films between 1915 and 1957 and is probably best remembered for his portrayal, during the later stages of his career, of often pompous or blustering authority figures.
Hall's best-known television role was as Mr. Schuyler, the boss of Cosmo Topper (played by Leo G. Carroll), in the 1950s television series, Topper (1953–1956).
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Best known work
The Band Wagon
1953
The Fountainhead
1949
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
1947
Dodge City
1939
Cover Girl
1944
The Invisible Woman
1940
Sherlock Holmes in Washington
1943
The Great McGinty
1940
Hold That Ghost
1941
This Land Is Mine
1943Filmography
1957
1957
Affair in Renoas J.B. Del Monte
1956
1956
The Go-Getteras Mr. Higgins
1954
1954
LassieTV1954
Born in Freedom: The Story of Colonel Drakeas James M. Townsend
1953
1953
1953
The Band Wagonas Colonel Tripp (uncredited)
1952
1952
The WAC from Walla Wallaas Col. Mayfield
1952
1952
1952
It Grows on Treesas Mr. Sleamish (uncredited)
1952
1952
Carson Cityas Charles Crocker
1952
Skirts Ahoy!as Thatcher Kinston
1952
Night Stage to Galvestonas Colonel James Bellamy
1952
One Big Affairas Mr. G
1952
1951
Texas Carnivalas Mr. Gaytes
1951
1951
Whirlwindas Big Jim Lassiter
1951
Knights of the Bathas Master of the House (archive footage)