Dr. Hugo Thornton — On the Threshold of Space Character Profile

About Dr. Hugo Thornton

The head of the space program and Jim's mentor. He personally selects Jim to pilot the first balloon gondola designed to reach the threshold of space.

Character Facts

Played by

Dean Jagger

Appears in

On the Threshold of Space (1956)

Role

Supporting

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