Lawrence Tierney
American actor (1919–2002)
Lawrence James Tierney was an American film and television actor who is best known for his many screen portrayals of mobsters and "tough guys" in a career that spanned over fifty years. His roles mirrored his own frequent brushes with the law. In 2005, film critic David Kehr of The New York Times described "the hulking Tierney" as "not so much an actor as a frightening force of nature".
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 5 films (1944–1954) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 7 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▼ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | The steel cage. | Phoenix Films Inc. | 86 min. | 35mm | B&W | sound |
| 1952 | The Bushwackers | Rod Amateau | ||||
| 1946 | Step By Step. | Phil Rosen | 62 min. | 35mm | sound | |
| 1945 | Dillinger. | Max Nosseck | 8 reels | |||
| 1944 | Dillinger | Mantel Harry | 90 min | 16mm | B&W | sound |