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

Flipper
The Magnetic Monster
In the Good Old Summertime
The Glass Wall
Namu, the Killer Whale
That Forsyte Woman
Around the World Under the Sea
Daring Game
Gentle Giant
Song of Love

Top Movie Credits

Flipper Producer
The Magnetic Monster Producer
In the Good Old Summertime Screenplay
The Glass Wall Screenplay
Namu, the Killer Whale Producer
That Forsyte Woman Screenplay
Around the World Under the Sea Producer
Daring Game Executive Producer
Gentle Giant Producer
Song of Love Writer