Russell Thorndike

British actor and novelist (1885-1972)
Person human Q305051
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Russell Thorndike

Summary

Russell Thorndike is a human[1]. Born in Rochester[2], he… he was born on February 6, 1885[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on November 7, 1972[5]. He worked as an actor[6], novelist[7], film actor[8], stage actor[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (109 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Russell Thorndike was born in Rochester[2].
  • Russell Thorndike passed away in London[4].
  • Russell Thorndike was born on February 6, 1885[3].
  • Russell Thorndike died on November 7, 1972[5].
  • Russell Thorndike was married to Rosemary Dowson[12].
  • A child of Russell Thorndike was Georgia Thorndike[13].
  • Russell Thorndike held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Russell Thorndike held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Russell Thorndike worked as an actor[6].
  • Russell Thorndike's professions included novelist[7].
  • Russell Thorndike's professions included film actor[8].
  • Russell Thorndike worked as a stage actor[9].
  • Russell Thorndike's professions included writer[10].
  • Russell Thorndike's field of work was acting[16].
  • Russell Thorndike's field of work was literary activity[17].
  • Russell Thorndike was educated at King's School, Rochester[18].
  • Russell Thorndike was educated at St George's School, Windsor Castle[19].
  • Russell Thorndike is recorded as male[20].
  • Russell Thorndike's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Russell Thorndike's Commons category is recorded as Russell Thorndike[22].
  • Russell Thorndike was part of the conflict World War I[23].
  • Russell Thorndike's family name is recorded as Thorndike[24].
  • Russell Thorndike's given name is recorded as Russell[25].
  • Russell Thorndike's given name is recorded as Arthur[26].
  • Russell Thorndike's depicted by is recorded as Sydney Greenstreet and Russell Thorndike (brother of Dame) of London[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Russell Thorndike was born in Rochester[2]. He was born on February 6, 1885[3].

Education

Educated at King's School, Rochester[18], a boarding school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 0604[30] and St George's School, Windsor Castle[19], a school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1943[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], novelist[7], film actor[8], stage actor[9], and writer[10]. Fields of work include acting[16], a type of arts[34] and literary activity[17].

Personal Life

Among Russell Thorndike's spouses was Rosemary Dowson[12]. A child of him was Georgia Thorndike[13].

Death and Burial

Russell Thorndike died on November 7, 1972[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Russell Thorndike ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (109 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Russell Thorndike born?

Born in Rochester[2], Russell Thorndike…

Where did Russell Thorndike die?

Russell Thorndike died in London[4].

Who was Russell Thorndike married to?

Russell Thorndike's spouses include Rosemary Dowson[12].

What did Russell Thorndike do for work?

Russell Thorndike worked as actor[6], novelist[7], film actor[8], stage actor[9], and writer[10].

Where did Russell Thorndike go to school?

Russell Thorndike was educated at King's School, Rochester[18] and St George's School, Windsor Castle[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . FamilySearch Family Tree. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at King's School, Rochester, St George's School, Windsor Castle
    Place of birth Rochester
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Child Georgia Thorndike
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