Ernest Torrence

Biography

Ernest Torrence was a Scottish film character actor known for his towering presence and cold-eyed villainy. A classically trained pianist and operatic baritone, he began his career in opera before transitioning to acting, appearing in notable roles in films like "The Covered Wagon," "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," and "Peter Pan." Despite his often-despicable on-screen characters, Torrence was a cultivated gentleman off-screen.