He was a Canadian actor, born in Saskatchewan, Canada. He is the father of Geoffrey Thorpe. His debut was in Here Comes the Groom (1951). He is known for Hang 'Em High (1968), Hawaii Five-O (1968-1971) and Flame of Calcutta (1953). He died on December 18, 1970, in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, from a heart attack.