Tom Tryon

American actor and horror novelist

Tom Tryon - American actor and horror novelist
Born

January 14th, 1926
99 years ago

Died

September 4th, 1991
34 years ago — 65 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

Links & References

An actor and author, Tryon appeared in several films and television series throughout the 1950s and 1960s. His notable acting credits include roles in "The Cardinal" and "The Encounter." Transitioning to writing, Tryon published several novels, with "Crowned Heads" and "The Other" achieving significant success, particularly in the horror genre. He gained recognition as a horror novelist, with thematic explorations often rooted in psychological elements and supernatural occurrences.

Starred in "The Cardinal"

Wrote the horror novel "The Other"

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