Ivan Tors

Ivan Tors

Deceased · Born: Jun 12, 1916 · Died: Jun 4, 1983

Personal Details

BornJun 12, 1916 Budapest, Hungary
Spouse
  • Adrienne Ralston Fox (Diana Bennett Wanger)

    ( Sep 24, 1974 to Dec 8, 2025 )
  • Constance Dowling

    ( Mar 1, 1953 to Oct 28, 1969 )
Parents
  • Jenö Törzs
  • Rózsi Forrai
Relatives
  • Törzs, Éva (Sibling)
  • Törzs, Márton (Sibling)

Biography

Ivan Tors, a renowned producer and production manager, was born on June 12, 1916, in the vibrant city of Budapest, Hungary. This remarkable individual made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry, leaving behind a legacy of iconic films and television shows. Some of his most notable works include the 1949 classic, In the Good Old Summertime, the 1954 sci-fi masterpiece, Gog, and the groundbreaking Science Fiction Theatre series, which premiered in 1955.

Throughout his life, Ivan Tors was blessed with two loving marriages, first to Adrienne Ralston Fox, also known as Diana Bennett Wanger, and later to the talented Constance Dowling. Despite his many accomplishments, Ivan Tors' life was not without its challenges. He ultimately passed away on June 4, 1983, in the beautiful state of Mato Grosso, Brazil, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.

Career

1976
Escape from Angola
Escape from Angola as Ivan Mallory
1969
1967
1954
Gog
Gog as Story
1953
The Glass Wall
The Glass Wall as Screenplay
1952
Storm Over Tibet
Storm Over Tibet as Screenplay
1950
Watch the Birdie
Watch the Birdie as Screenplay
1947
1980
Galyon
Galyon as Director
1965
1964
Rhino!
Rhino! as Director
1966
Daktari
Daktari as Creator
1958
Sea Hunt
Sea Hunt as Creator