American actor and film director
Richard Thorpe (born 24 February 1896, United States) was primarily known for his roles as a screenwriter[(78712759)], actor[(78712760)], and film director[(78712762)]. Some of his notable works include films such as Cry 'Havoc'[(85776540)], Bringing Home the Bacon[(78712729)], and Tarzan's New York Adventure[(78942441)]. Thorpe directed a considerable number of films throughout his career, with titles such as The Last Challenge[(78945556)], The Lady from Nowhere[(78941005)], and Ten Thousand Bedrooms[(78945549)] among them.
He had a child named Jerry Thorpe[(78712755)]. Richard Thorpe died on 1 May 1991[(78712758)] in Palm Springs, California[(78712763)].