Russell Thorndike
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Arthur Russell Thorndike (6 February 1885 – 7 November 1972) 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 World War I, he devoted himself to it.
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Russell Thorndike | |
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Born | (1885-02-06)6 February 1885 |
Died | 7 November 1972(1972-11-07) (aged 87) London, England |
Education | King's School, Rochester St George's School, Windsor Castle |
Occupation(s) | Actor, novelist |
Notable work | Doctor Syn novels |
Spouse |
Rosemary Dowson
(m. 1918) |
Relatives | Sybil Thorndike (sister) Christopher Casson (nephew) Mary Casson (niece) Ann Casson (niece) |
Military career | |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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