Cameron Thor
Born (1960-03-17) March 17, 1960
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actor
  • filmmaker
  • acting coach
Years active1984–2013
SpouseAlice Carter
Children1
Criminal information
Criminal statusPreviously incarcerated at Desert View Modified Community Correctional Facility
Conviction(s)Fourteen counts of kidnapping and sexual assault on a child
Criminal penalty6 years in prison
Date apprehended
June 4, 2014
WebsiteCarter Thor Studio (archive)

Cameron Thor (born March 17, 1960)[1] is an American former actor, filmmaker, acting coach and convicted sex offender. He is best known for his appearances in the films Jurassic Park and Hook.

Career

Thor began his career in 1984, he appeared in the 1991 films Hook and Curly Sue. He is best known for playing Lewis Dodgson in the 1993 film Jurassic Park. Thor had originally auditioned for the role of Ian Malcolm.[2] While his character was a major part of the sequel novel, The Lost World, the character was left out of the film adaptation.[2]

Thor also had a few guest roles in several television series such as Tanner '88, Freddy's Nightmares, China Beach, Matlock, Mann & Machine, Cheers, SeaQuest DSV and The Net. He also had a recurring role as Narik in two episodes of the science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation. He also worked as an acting coach in Los Angeles, where he and his wife Alice Carter were co-owners of Carter Thor Studio.[3]

Personal life

Thor is married to Alice Carter.[4] Together, they have a son.[4]

Child sexual misconduct conviction

On June 4, 2014, Thor was charged with the 2009 sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's office.[5] The Los Angeles District Attorney's office initially filed 14 counts against Thor, including kidnapping and sexual assault against a minor. Thor pled not guilty to all counts.[6]

Thor's trial began on August 17, 2015,[7] by which time 13 of the charges against him had been dropped. The only remaining charge was performing a lewd act on a child.[3] The jury began deliberations on August 25,[7] returning a guilty verdict the following day. After several delays, including Thor appointing a new defense attorney,[8] he was eventually sentenced to six years in state prison on April 27, 2016.[9] He was released from prison in June 2019.[1][10]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1986Modern GirlsDJ #1
1988War PartyLindquist
PunchlineAudience Participant
1991Curly SueMaitre d'
HookRon
1992A Few Good MenCommander Lawrence
1993Jurassic ParkLewis Dodgson
1994Clear and Present DangerDEA Surveillance Agent
2001Comforters, MiserableFather Ken
2002WindtalkersMertens
HeroesDetective Crawford
2005UndiscoveredCameron
2007Karl Rove, I Love YouHimself

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1984SummerSeaweedTelevision film
1988Tanner '88Secret ServicemanEpisode: "Child's Play"
Freddy's NightmaresGaryEpisode: "Freddy's Tricks and Treats"
China BeachChaplainEpisode: "X-Mas Chn. Bch. VN, '67"
1990MatlockPaul KnightEpisode: "The Student"
1992Mann & MachinePhillipp KurversEpisode: "Torch Song"
CheersMarketing AnalystEpisode: "The King of Beers"
1993Star Trek: The Next GenerationNarik2 episodes
1995SeaQuest DSVDumontEpisode: "Destination Terminal"
1999The NetRandall WeathersEpisode: "Eye-see-you.com"
2013Ring of FireDoctor RennerTelevision film

References

  1. 1 2 "Acting Coach Cameron Thor to be Released Early from Prison". The Hollywood Reporter. 12 June 2019.
  2. 1 2 de Semlyen, Nick (September 2013). "Jurassic Park 20th Anniversary: When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth" (PDF). Empire. p. 3. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
  3. 1 2 Johnson, Scott (August 19, 2015). "Cameron Thor Trial: Testimony Begins in Acting Coach's Sexual Assault Case". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  4. 1 2 Johnson, Scott (August 26, 2015). "Acting Coach Cameron Thor Found Guilty of Sexual Assault of 13-Year-Old Girl". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  5. ↑ Johnson, Scott (August 26, 2015). "Acting Coach Cameron Thor Found Guilty of Sexual Assault of 13-Year-Old Girl". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  6. ↑ Busch, Anita (July 14, 2014). "Update: LA Acting Coach Pleads Not Guilty In Kidnapping & Sexual Assault Case". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
  7. 1 2 Robb, David (August 25, 2015). "Cameron Thor Child Molestation Trial Goes To Jury". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  8. ↑ Robb, David (October 9, 2015). "Cameron Thor Sentencing Postponed As Acting Coach Hires Mark Geragos". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
  9. ↑ Johnson, Scott (April 27, 2016). "Acting Coach Cameron Thor Sentenced to 6 Years Over Sexual Misconduct With 13-Year-Old". The Hollywood Reporter. Los Angeles, California: Eldridge Industries. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  10. ↑ California Attorney General (2019). "Offender Profile: Thor, Cameron Hyde". California Megan's Law Website. Retrieved 2022-09-27. Year of Last Conviction: 2016 / Year of Last Release: 2019
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