Ivan Tors

Born: 1916-06-12

Birthplace: Budapest, Hungary

Biography

Ivan Tors was a Hungarian-born American playwright, film director, screenwriter, and producer renowned for his contributions to science fiction and animal-themed entertainment. After studying at the University of Budapest, he emigrated to the United States in 1939, where he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and the Office of Strategic Services during World War II. Post-war, Tors joined Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer as a screenwriter. He co-wrote and produced Storm Over Tibet (1952) and created the "Office of Scientific Investigation" trilogy, including The Magnetic Monster (1953), Riders to the Stars (1954), and Gog (1954). Tors also developed television series like Science Fiction Theater (1955–1957), Sea Hunt (1958–1961), and Flipper (1964–1967). His Miami-based studio, now known as Greenwich Studios, was instrumental in producing underwater sequences and animal-centric stories. Tors passed away in Mato Grosso, Brazil, while scouting locations for a new television series.

Known For

Rhino!
Around the World Under the Sea
Namu, the Killer Whale
Flipper
Hello Down There
The Aquarians
The Glass Wall
In the Good Old Summertime
The Magnetic Monster
Gentle Giant

Top Movie Credits

Rhino! Director
Around the World Under the Sea Producer
Namu, the Killer Whale Producer
Flipper Producer
Hello Down There Producer
The Aquarians Story
The Glass Wall Screenplay
In the Good Old Summertime Screenplay
The Magnetic Monster Producer
Gentle Giant Producer