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Tom Tryon
★ Acting

Tom Tryon

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1926 – 1991 · Hartford, Connecticut, USA · Active 1953–1991

Born in 1926, Tom Tryon started his career as an actor, making notable appearances in The Unholy Wife (1957) and I Married a Monster from Outer Space (1958). His performances in these films reflect the era's fascination with the bizarre and the supernatural, showcasing his ability to navigate the cult cinema landscape. In 1978, Tryon transitioned to writing with Fedora, where he explored the darker side of Hollywood through a unique narrative lens. His contributions to both acting and writing have left a lasting impression on the genre.

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Fedora

Fedora

★ 6.9
Writer

Down-on-his-luck Hollywood producer Barry 'Dutch' Detweiler attempts to lure Fedora, a famous but reclusive film actress, out of retirement.

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The Unholy Wife (1957) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
The Unholy Wife
The Unholy Wife
5.0 1957 NR
Wealthy vintner Paul Hochen meets blonde bombshell Phyllis in a bar...and marries her. In due course...
I Married a Monster from Outer Space (1958) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
I Married a Monster from Outer Space
I Married a Monster from Outer Space
6.0 1958 NR
After a year of marriage, Marge Farrell (Gloria Talbott) is despondent that her husband Bill (Tom Tr...
Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
The Longest Day (1962)
The Longest Day
1962
Johnny Got His Gun (1971)
Johnny Got His Gun
1971
The Other (1972)
The Other
1972
In Harm's Way (1965)
In Harm's Way
1965
Fedora (1978)
Fedora
1978
I Married a Monster from Outer Space (1958)
I Married a Monster from Outer Space
1958

Filmography

49 credits
1990s 1 credit
1991
Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker as Self
Movie ★ 8.0
1970s 2 credits
1971
The Horsemen as (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1971
Johnny Got His Gun as (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.5
1960s 22 credits
1969
Color Me Dead as Frank Bigelow
Movie ★ 6.3
1968
The Narco Men as Harry Bell
Movie
1967
Winchester '73 as Lin McAdam
Movie ★ 6.7
1965
The Glory Guys as Capt. Demas Harrod
Movie ★ 6.5
1965
In Harm's Way as Mac McConnell
Movie ★ 6.6
1965
The Big Valley as Scott Breckenridge
TV ★ 6.2
1963
The Cardinal as Stephen Fermoyle
Movie ★ 6.6
1963
Kraft Suspense Theatre as Tom Banning
TV ★ 6.5
1963
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
TV ★ 5.9
1962
The Longest Day as Lt. Wilson
Movie ★ 7.6
1962
Moon Pilot as Capt. Richmond Talbot
Movie ★ 5.5
1962
Something's Got to Give as Stephen Burkett
Movie ★ 8.3
1962
Stampede at Bitter Creek as Texas John Slaughter
Movie
1962
The Virginian as Kevin Doyle
TV ★ 6.5
1962
The Virginian as Howie Sheppard
TV ★ 6.5
1962
The Virginian as Andrew Hiller / Cliff Darrow
TV ★ 6.5
1961
Marines, Let's Go as Pfc. Skip Roth
Movie ★ 7.0
1961
A Holster Full Of Law as Sheriff John Slaughter
Movie ★ 8.0
1961
Dr. Kildare as Dr. William Ellis
TV ★ 5.7
1961
The Mike Douglas Show as Self
TV ★ 5.8
1960
Texas John Slaughter: Geronimo's Revenge as Texas John Slaughter
Movie ★ 8.0
1960
The Story of Ruth as Mahlon
Movie ★ 7.4
1950s 18 credits
1959
Gundown at Sandoval as Texas John Slaughter
Movie ★ 8.0
1959
Disneyland '59 as John Slaughter
Movie ★ 7.3
1958
I Married a Monster from Outer Space● as Bill Farrell
Movie ★ 6.0
1958
Strange Witness as David
Movie
1958
Texas John Slaughter
TV ★ 5.0
1957
The Unholy Wife● as San Sanders
Movie ★ 4.7
1957
Where's Charley? as Charley Wyckham
Movie
1956
Three Violent People as Beauregard 'Cinch' Saunders
Movie ★ 6.0
1956
The Scarlet Hour as E.V. 'Marsh' Marshall
Movie ★ 5.2
1956
Screaming Eagles as Pvt. Mason
Movie ★ 6.0
1956
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre as Jeff Anderson
TV ★ 6.2
1956
The Steve Allen Show as Self
TV ★ 6.2
1955
The Millionaire as Tony Drummond
TV ★ 5.8
1955
The 20th Century Fox Hour
TV ★ 6.0
1955
Matinee Theater
TV ★ 5.3
1955
Frontier
TV ★ 7.5
1955
The Jane Wyman Show as Ben
TV ★ 5.5
1953
General Electric Theater as David
TV ★ 6.8
Crew Credits
1970s 6 credits
1978
Fedora● Story
Movie ★ 6.7
1978
The Dark Secret of Harvest Home Novel
TV ★ 7.8
1972
The Other Screenplay
Movie ★ 6.5
1972
The Other Novel
Movie ★ 6.5
1972
The Other Executive Producer
Movie ★ 6.5
1971
Johnny Got His Gun Executive Producer
Movie ★ 7.5