Theodore Lorch

Theodore Lorch

Deceased · Born: Sep 29, 1873 · Died: Nov 12, 1947

Known For

StagecoachStagecoach
Flash GordonFlash Gordon
Spite MarriageSpite Marriage
The Last of the MohicansThe Last of the Mohicans

Personal Details

BornSep 29, 1873 Springfield, Illinois, USA
Spouse

  • Diana Christiansen

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 7, 2025 )

  • Jeanette ?

  • Cecil

  • Mary

Biography

Theodore Lorch, a renowned American actor, was born on September 29, 1873, in the city of Springfield, Illinois, United States of America.

He embarked on a remarkable acting career, leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema with his captivating performances in a variety of films, including the 1920 epic historical drama "The Last of the Mohicans", the 1947 comedy "Half-Wits Holiday", and the 1927 silent film "Ginsberg the Great".

Throughout his personal life, Theodore Lorch was married to four women: Diana Christiansen, Jeanette, Cecil, and Mary. His marriages were a testament to his enduring love and commitment to the people who shared his life.

Tragically, Theodore Lorch's life came to an end on November 12, 1947, in Camarillo, California, United States of America.

Career

1966
Spaceship to the Unknown
Spaceship to the Unknown as Priest #2 (archive footage)
1954
Scotched in Scotland
Scotched in Scotland as McPherson
1948
The Hot Scots
The Hot Scots as MacPherson (as Ted Lorch)
Here Comes Trouble
Here Comes Trouble as Audience Member (uncredited)
1947
Half-Wits Holiday
Half-Wits Holiday as Prof. Sedletz (as Ted Lorch)
My Brother Talks to Horses
My Brother Talks to Horses as Spectator at Racetrack (uncredited)
Body and Soul
Body and Soul as Man at Weigh-in (uncredited)
1946
Uncivil War Birds
Uncivil War Birds as Union Colonel (uncredited)
Badman's Territory
Badman's Territory as Citizen's Committee Member (uncredited)
The Hoodlum Saint
The Hoodlum Saint as Minor Role (uncredited)
Deception
Deception as Well-Wisher at Concert (uncredited)
1945
If a Body Meets a Body
If a Body Meets a Body as Jerkington
1943
Spook Louder
Spook Louder as Graves, the Inventor
This Land Is Mine
This Land Is Mine as Juror
1942
Butch Minds the Baby
Butch Minds the Baby as Susie's Neighbour (uncredited)
The Remarkable Andrew
The Remarkable Andrew as Jurist
Bowery at Midnight
Bowery at Midnight as Tramp Playing Checkers at Friendly Mission (uncredited)
The Glass Key
The Glass Key as Dinner Guest (uncredited)
The Pride of the Yankees
The Pride of the Yankees as Neighbor Leaning Through Window (uncredited)
1941
Bad Man of Deadwood
Bad Man of Deadwood as Businessman
Nine Lives Are Not Enough
Nine Lives Are Not Enough as City Room Worker (uncredited)
Jesse James at Bay
Jesse James at Bay as Townsman
1940
The Lady in Question
The Lady in Question as Juror (uncredited)
1939
We Want Our Mummy
We Want Our Mummy as Thug in Mummy Outfit (uncredited)
Zorro's Fighting Legion
Zorro's Fighting Legion as Councilman Carlos
Stand Up and Fight
Stand Up and Fight as Henchman
Stagecoach
Stagecoach as Lordsburg Express Agent (uncredited)
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame as Minor Role (uncredited)
1938
Rocket Ship
Rocket Ship as High Priest
The Fighting Devil Dogs
The Fighting Devil Dogs as 'Wing' Henchman (uncredited)
Red River Range
Red River Range as Rancher (uncredited)
Maid's Night Out
Maid's Night Out as Headwaiter (uncredited)
Kentucky Moonshine
Kentucky Moonshine as First Buckboard Driver (uncredited)
I Am the Law
I Am the Law as Clerk (uncredited)
Professor Beware
Professor Beware as Railroad Worker
1937
Blake of Scotland Yard
Blake of Scotland Yard as Daggett - the Butler (as Ted Lorch)
Lost Ranch
Lost Ranch as Henchman Merkle
Orphan of the Pecos
Orphan of the Pecos as Prof. Jeremiah Mathews
Madame X
Madame X as Pawnbroker
Idol of the Crowds
Idol of the Crowds as Man with Irwin at Bar (uncredited)
Blake of Scotland Yard
Blake of Scotland Yard as Daggett, the Butler
Alcatraz Island
Alcatraz Island as First Trial Fixed Juror (uncredited)
The Toast of New York
The Toast of New York as Man at Opera (uncredited)
Confession
Confession as Man in Court (uncredited)
Back to the Woods
Back to the Woods as Chief Rain in the Puss (uncredited)
The Cherokee Strip
The Cherokee Strip as Jury Member
Marked Woman
Marked Woman as Second Juror #2 (uncredited)
1936
Aces Wild
Aces Wild as Kelton
Flash Gordon
Flash Gordon as High Priest
Romance Rides the Range
Romance Rides the Range as Jonas Allen
Rip Roarin' Buckaroo
Rip Roarin' Buckaroo as Trainer Todd Knapp (uncredited)
Two Minutes to Play
Two Minutes to Play as Tim - Bartender
The Fugitive Sheriff
The Fugitive Sheriff as Rally Speaker (uncredited)
Wildcat Trooper
Wildcat Trooper as Rogers
Rebellion
Rebellion as Gen. Vallejo
Black Gold
Black Gold as Wooden Derrick Bartender (uncredited)
The President's Mystery
The President's Mystery as Townsman (uncredited)
Come and Get It
Come and Get It as Lumberjack (uncredited)
1935
The New Frontier
The New Frontier as Joe
The Shadow of Silk Lennox
The Shadow of Silk Lennox as Kennedy, the ward-heeler
His Fighting Blood
His Fighting Blood as A. Leslie
The Mysterious Mr. Wong
The Mysterious Mr. Wong as Wong Henchman
Vagabond Lady
Vagabond Lady as Dock Official (uncredited)
Mad Love
Mad Love as Actor at Party (Uncredited)
Uncivil Warriors
Uncivil Warriors as Maj. Bloodhound Filbert (uncredited)
The Last Days of Pompeii
The Last Days of Pompeii as Slaver (uncredited)
1934
The Tonto Kid
The Tonto Kid as Lawyer Sam Creech
Two Heads on a Pillow
Two Heads on a Pillow as Member of the Jury
We Live Again
We Live Again as Guard in courtyard
Blue Steel
Blue Steel as Townsman
The Affairs of Cellini
The Affairs of Cellini as Executioner (uncredited)
1933
The Gallant Fool
The Gallant Fool as Rainey
The Girl in 419
The Girl in 419 as Examination Doctor
Gambling Ship
Gambling Ship as Gambler (uncredited)
The Sphinx
The Sphinx as Dr. Augustus Kelton
1932
Arsène Lupin
Arsène Lupin as Lupin's Butler (uncredited)
1931
The Galloping Ghost
The Galloping Ghost as The Crippled Stranger
The Lightning Warrior
The Lightning Warrior as Pierre La Farge
Grief Street
Grief Street as Pop Collins, editor
1930
The Runaway Bride
The Runaway Bride as Dr. Kent
1929
Show Boat
Show Boat as Frank
Spite Marriage
Spite Marriage as Actor as 'Union Officer'
1927
Tracked by the Police
Tracked by the Police as 'Bull' Storm
1926
The Better 'Ole
The Better 'Ole as Gaspard (uncredited)
1920
The Last of the Mohicans
The Last of the Mohicans as Chingachgook