Torin Thatcher

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Characters played by Torin Thatcher

Ulysses — Helen of Troy (1956)

Greek king and master strategist credited with devising the legendary Trojan Horse ruse that secures the Greek victory against Troy.

Otto — Houdini (1953)

Former assistant to the reclusive magician Von Schweger. After Schweger's death, he seeks Harry's secrets and becomes Harry's traveling assistant in New York. He witnesses Harry's struggles and breaks the water torture tank glass to revive him during the final performance.

Pendragon — Jack the Giant Killer (1962)

An evil sorcerer exiled long ago who vows revenge on King Mark. Disguised as a foreign lord, he orchestrates Elaine's kidnapping and later bewitches her into an evil witch. He demands the throne within a week and confronts Jack's group on his island, transforming into a dragon before being slain by Jack.

Sokurah the Magician — The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958)

A powerful and treacherous magician driven by greed and vengeance. He orchestrates Parisa's shrinking to force political leverage, manipulates Sinbad's voyage to retrieve his stolen magic lamp, and ultimately betrays his allies by killing crew members and animating a skeleton to maintain control. His actions drive the central conflict, culminating in his death when a summoned dragon collapses on him.

Inspector Smythe — Affair in Trinidad (1952)

A police inspector who initially investigates Neil Emery's death as a suicide but later shifts his focus to homicide. He collaborates with Anderson and Chris to uncover the truth behind the murder.

Sir James — The Black Shield of Falworth (1954)

Sir James is Mackworth Castle's trainer of squires and men of arms. He is deliberately harder on Myles than on the other squires, forcing him to develop the discipline and fighting ability needed to progress from squire to knight and eventually face Gilbert Blunt in combat.

Sir Henry Morgan — Blackbeard, the Pirate (1952)

Sir Henry Morgan is a powerful privateer who is accused of receiving stolen goods and loving Edwina Mansfield. He becomes governor, places a price on Robert Maynard’s head to protect his secret dealings, attacks Blackbeard’s crew, and uses a captured Spanish galleon to provoke a sea battle.

Douglas Fielding — Istanbul (1957)

Douglas Fielding is Karen Fielding's husband and the man who saved her after the hotel fire five years earlier. He asks James Brennan to leave them alone when James presses Karen about her past. After seeing her reaction as James departs, Douglas cooperates with Inspector Nural so James can be brought back to Istanbul.

Lord Godwin — Lady Godiva of Coventry (1955)

Lord Godwin organizes resistance against Norman rule and becomes a central political counterpart to Lord Leofric. Lady Godiva seeks to bring the two sides together, insisting that ordinary people should not die for their rulers' ambitions. His whereabouts later become uncertain while Leofric captures several rebel leaders.

Humble Bellows — The Crimson Pirate (1952)

Vallo's first mate who witnesses the captain's broken promise to the rebels. He instigates a mutiny, overthrows Vallo, and is elected the new pirate captain before being captured by the Baron.

Sen. Gallio — The Robe (1953)

Roman senator involved in political or legal proceedings against Christians, likely presiding over trials.

Sergeant McTavish — Darby's Rangers (1958)

A veteran Scottish Commando instructor described as fearsome but humorous, and the father of Peggy McTavish. While the Rangers train in Scotland, his daughter becomes involved with Rollo Burns. Burns promises McTavish he will marry Peggy if he comes back alive, but Burns is killed at Cisterna.

Career Overview

Torin Thatcher has 80 screen credits in a career dating back to 1933. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Sinbad Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Houdini, Jack the Giant Killer, The 7th Voyage of Sinbad. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
80
Birth Date
1905-01-15
Birth Place
Bombay, British India, India

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Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q439588), public domain (CC0).