Lawrence Tierney
American actor (1919–2002) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the footballer, see Lawrie Tierney.
Lawrence James Tierney (March 15, 1919 – February 26, 2002) was an American film and television actor who is best known for his many screen portrayals of mobsters and tough guys in a career that spanned over 50 years. His roles mirrored his own frequent brushes with the law.[1] In 2005, film critic David Kehr of The New York Times described "the hulking Tierney" as "not so much an actor as a frightening force of nature".[2]
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Born | Lawrence James Tierney (1919-03-15)March 15, 1919 New York City, U.S. |
Died | February 26, 2002(2002-02-26) (aged 82) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1943–1999 |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | Scott Brady (brother) |
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