Pvt. James B. Sorenson — The Outsider Character Profile

About Pvt. James B. Sorenson

One of the six servicemen who hoist the flag on Mount Suribachi. He is the only Marine who does not mock Hayes and is killed by enemy fire shortly after the battle.

Pvt. James B. Sorenson — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

James Franciscus

Appears in

The Outsider (1961)

Role

Protagonist

More characters from The Outsider

• Ira Hamilton Hayes (Tony Curtis)
• Sgt. Kiley (Gregory Walcott)
• Gen. Bridges (Bruce Bennett)
• Uncle (Ralph Moody)
• Nancy Hayes (Vivian Nathan)
• Mr. Alvarez (Pete Homer)
• Tyler (James Beck)
• Rally Guest (uncredited) (Raoul Freeman)
• John Bradley (Forrest Compton)
• Ceremony Guest (uncredited) (Sam Harris)
• Joseph Hayes (Charles Stevens)
• McGruder (Jeffrey Silver)