Rip Torn (1931–2019) |
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Rip Torn was born Elmore Rual Torn Jr. on February 6, 1931 in Temple, Texas, the son of Thelma Mary (Spacek) and Elmore Rudolph Torn, who was an agriculturalist and economist, credited with popularizing the custom of eating black-eyed peas on New Year's Day. "Rip" is a family name, taken by generations of Torn men and bestowed on Elmore by his ...
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Born:in Temple, Texas, USADied:(age 88) in Lakeville, Connecticut, USA |
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Actor (192 credits)
Actor (192 credits)
2007-2009
30 Rock
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Don Geiss
Don Geiss
- Larry King
(2009)
... Don Geiss
- Reunion
(2008)
... Don Geiss
- Sandwich Day
(2008)
... Don Geiss
- Succession
(2008)
... Don Geiss
- Jack Gets in the Game
(2007)
... Don Geiss
2003
Lain luola
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Senator Harlan M. Turner
Senator Harlan M. Turner
- The Other Side of Caution
(2003)
... Senator Harlan M. Turner
- Pilot
(2003)
... Senator Harlan M. Turner
- The Fifth
... Senator Harlan M. Turner
- Blood
... Senator Harlan M. Turner
2002
Will & Grace
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Lionel Banks
Lionel Banks
- Bacon and Eggs
(2002)
... Lionel Banks
- ...And the Horse He Rode in On
(2002)
... Lionel Banks
- A.I.: Artificial Insemination: Part 2
(2002)
... Lionel Banks
- A.I.: Artificial Insemination: Part 1
(2002)
... Lionel Banks
1999
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Spence
Spence
- Episode #1.2
(1999)
... Spence
- Episode #1.1
(1999)
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1999
The Wonderful World of Disney
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Harvey H. Potter
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(1999)
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1992-1998
The Larry Sanders Show
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Arthur
Arthur
- Flip
(1998)
... Arthur
- Putting the 'Gay' Back in Litigation
(1998)
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(1998)
... Arthur
- I Buried Sid
(1998)
... Arthur
- Beverly's Secret
(1998)
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1997-1998
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Narrator
Narrator
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(1998)
... Narrator
- Consumers
(1998)
... Narrator
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(1998)
... Narrator
- The State of Grace
(1998)
... Narrator
- The Stainless Blade
(1997)
... Narrator
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Voices
Voices
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... Voices (uncredited)
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(1994)
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(1994)
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1986
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Kit Carson
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1985
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(1985)
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- Episode #1.1
(1985)
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1982
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(1982)
... Gen. Ulysses S. Grant
- Part 2
(1982)
... Gen. Ulysses S. Grant (credit only)
- Part 1
(1982)
... Gen. Ulysses S. Grant (credit only)
1979
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Richard M. Nixon
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(1979)
... Richard M. Nixon
- Part III
(1979)
... Richard M. Nixon
- Part II
(1979)
... Richard M. Nixon
- Part I
(1979)
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1965
Napoleon Solo
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Alexander
Alexander
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(1965)
... Alexander
- Alexander the Greater Affair: Part One
(1965)
... Alexander
1962-1964
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(1964)
... John Burroughs
- The Chemistry of Anger
(1962)
... Dr. Nicholas Keefe
1964
Tohtori Ben Casey
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Paul Vrolic
Paul Vrolic
- But Who Shall Beat the Drums?
(1964)
... Paul Vrolic
1964
The Great Adventure
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Lieutenant John C. Freemont
- The Pathfinder
(1964)
... Lieutenant John C. Freemont
1964
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Eddie Sanderson
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(1964)
... Eddie Sanderson
1963
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Donald Burrows
- A Doll's House with Pompoms and Trophies
(1963)
... Donald Burrows
1963
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Sgt. Karl Kasten
Sgt. Karl Kasten
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(1963)
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1963
Valtatie 66
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Alvah Clayhorne
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1961-1963
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- The Spoiler
(1963)
... Johnny Mizo
- The Masterpiece
(1961)
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1957-1961
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Ernie Walters / Steve Morgan #22
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1958-1959
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Lt. Douty / Harold Rutland Jr. / Lieutenant Harrison
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(1959)
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(1959)
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- Bomber's Moon
(1958)
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1956-1958
Kraft Television Theatre
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Somers
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(1958)
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(1957)
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(1956)
- Mock Trial
(1956)
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1956-1958
The United States Steel Hour
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Will Dare
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- The Charmer
(1958)
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- The Little Bullfighter
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(1956)
1956-1957
The Alcoa Hour
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Pierre / Kino
Pierre / Kino
- Hostages to Fortune
(1957)
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- The Big Wave
(1956)
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1956
Omnibus
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(segment "The Blue Hotel")
- The Blue Hotel
(1956)
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Director (2 credits)
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Producer (2 credits)
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Soundtrack (2 credits)
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Thanks (6 credits)
Thanks (6 credits)
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Self (51 credits)
Self (51 credits)
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Archive footage (12 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Stage Play: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Drama. Written by Tennessee Williams. Scenic Design by Jo Mielziner. Lighting Design by Jo Mielziner. Costume Design by Lucinda Ballard. Assistant Designer to Jo Mielziner: John Harvey. Assistant to Lucinda Ballard: Florence Klotz. Production Stage Manager: Robert Downing. Directed by Elia Kazan. Morosco ... See more »Alternate Names:
Elmor TornHeight:
5' 10" (1.78 m)Parents:
Torn, Thelma Mary | Torn, Elmore RudolphRelatives:
Sissy Spacek (cousin)
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