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'''Thor Fields''' ([[September 19]] [[1968]]) is an American [[actor]], [[bassist]], and [[performer]].
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'''Thor Fields''' (born September 19, 1968) is an American actor and guitarist.
Thor was born at [[New York Hospital]] and got his start in show business at the age of 18 months in a commercial for Pampers. Filmed in 1971 Thor was one of the last people to ride the carousel at the famous amusement park at Palisades Park. During the mid-1970s Thor appeared in over 50 commercials. Most memorable was the ad for Thomas’ English Muffins in which he slid down a stairway banister shouting “Auntie Mabel, Auntie Mabel, put some Thomas’ on the table!” He also appeared in the very first commercial for “Glow Lite Lite Ups” (glow sticks) which ended up winning an award at the Cannes film festival.


== Career ==
With his blond pageboy haircut and nerdy glasses, Thor was typecast and often mistaken for Robbie Rist, “Cousin Oliver” from the Brady Bunch. When he began to command too high a fee, casting directors in New York were known to call for “a Thor Fields type.”
Fields began his career in television commercials and made his Broadway debut in ''[[The King and I]]'' in 1978. This was the first revival starring [[Yul Brynner]] and [[Constance Towers]]. Fields was understudy for the role of Louis (the teacher's son) and also swing for the Royal Children. Fields was also in the [[Turgenev]] play ''[[A Month in the Country (play)|A Month in the Country]]'' (Roundabout Theater Company) starring [[Tammy Grimes]], [[Farley Granger]] and [[Amanda Plummer]].{{cn|date=September 2021}}


In 1980, Fields was cast as Tom of Warwick in the 20th Anniversary revival production of ''[[Camelot (musical)|Camelot]]'' starring [[Richard Burton]], [[Christine Ebersole]] and [[Richard Muenz]].<ref name="marcj">{{cite news |last1=Franklin |first1=Marc J. |title=Look Back at Christine Ebersole and Richard Burton in Camelot on Broadway |url=https://www.playbill.com/article/look-back-at-christine-ebersole-and-richard-burton-in-camelot-on-broadway |access-date=28 September 2021 |work=Playbill |date=8 July 2020 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|last=Simon|first=John|date=July 21, 1980|title=Standing There|journal=New York Magazine|volume=13|issue=28|page=51|issn=0028-7369|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=buUCAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA51|accessdate=September 21, 2011}}</ref> In 1981, Burton was replaced by [[Richard Harris]]. Fields and the production continued to tour as well as play Broadway's [[Winter Garden Theatre]], where it was filmed for HBO.
Thor made his Broadway debut in The King and I in 1978. This was the critically acclaimed first revival starring Yul Bryner and Constance Towers. Thor was understudy for the role of Louis (the teacher’s son) and also swing for the Royal Children (wearing a black wig and full body make-up so as to appear Siamese.) Also on Broadway: A Month in the Country (Roundabout Theatre Company) starring Tammy Grimes, Farley Granger and Amanda Plummer.


Fields appeared in numerous productions, including ''Mensch Meier'' at the Manhattan Theatre Club,<ref name=germ>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=iOUCAAAAMBAJ&q=%22Thor+Fields%22&pg=PA77|title = New York Magazine|date = 19 March 1984}}</ref>
In 1980 Thor was cast as Tom of Warwick in the 20th Anniversary revival production of Camelot starring Richard Burton, Christine Ebersol and Richard Muenz. This production toured the United States, breaking all world records for attendance and also played at Lincoln Center’s State Theatre in New York City. In 1981 Burton was replaced by Richard Harris. Thor and the production continued to tour as well as play Broadway’s Wintergarden Theatre where it was filmed for HBO.
<ref>{{cite news |title=Theater: 'Mensch Meier,' set in West Germany |author=Frank Rich |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1984/02/29/theater/theater-mensch-meier-set-in-west-germany.html |newspaper=New York Times |date=February 29, 1984 |accessdate=November 11, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title='Mensch Meier' dives into the murky depths of family turmoil |author=John Beaufort |url=http://www.csmonitor.com/1984/0308/030822.html |newspaper=Christian Science Monitor |date=March 8, 1984 |accessdate=November 11, 2011}}</ref> Romeo in ''[[Romeo and Juliet]]'' at the American Theater of Actors, and Puck in ''[[A Midsummer Night's Dream]]''.


Fields played the role of Erich Aldrich on the NBC soap opera ''[[The Doctors (soap opera)|The Doctors]]'' from 1977 until 1980.<ref name="retro">{{cite news |last1=Martinez |first1=Carlos |title=Retro TV Hosts Cast Reunion of Classic Soap Opera 'The Doctors' |url=https://patch.com/california/northhollywood/retro-tv-hosts-cast-reunion-classic-soap-opera-doctors |access-date=28 September 2021 |work=North Hollywood-Toluca Lake, CA Patch |date=1 October 2020 |language=en}}</ref> In 1981, he appeared with Carroll O'Connor in an episode of ''[[Archie Bunker's Place]]'' and in 1983 played Jasper Kent in ''[[Horatio Alger Updated: Frank and Fearless]]'' (ABC). On the big screen, Fields played Danny, [[Shelley Long]]'s son in ''[[Hello Again (1987 film)|Hello Again]]'', and appeared in the film ''[[Misplaced (film)|Misplaced]]'' starring [[John Cameron Mitchell]].
Off-Broadway, Thor appeared in numerous productions including Mensch Meier (Manhattan Theatre Club), Romeo in Romeo and Juliet (American Theatre of Actors) and Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (A.T.A).


== Personal life ==
Thor played the role of Erich Aldrich on the NBC soap opera "[[The Doctors]]" from 1977 until 1980, and played Jasper Kent in "[[Horatio Alger Updated: Frank and Fearless]]" (ABC 1983). On the big screen, Thor played Danny in "[[Hello Again]]" starring Shelly Long and appeared in the film "[[Misplaced]]" starring John Cameron-Mitchell.
Thor Fields currently lives in the [[Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan|Hell's Kitchen]] neighborhood of [[Manhattan]] with his wife, singer Julie Reyburn.{{CN|date=June 2022}}


== Filmography ==
Disillusioned with acting at the age of 20, Thor embarked on a cross-country adventure determined to follow his dream of playing guitar. With no formal training in music, he trailed his musician friends, learning as he partied and sat-in whenever he got the chance. Over the years he played in many original rock bands including The Image Innate, Concrete Haven, The Just and Humble Kings and The Hudson River Band. In 2004 he played in the cover bands Sonic Sister and Double Clutch. In 2005 Thor realized his dream of forming Led Blimpie, the highly successful Led Zeppelin tribute band.


=== Film ===
Thor Fields currently lives in the [[Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan|Hell's Kitchen]] district of [[Manhattan]], [[New York City]].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Notes
|-
|1987
|[[Hello Again (1987 film)|''Hello Again'']]
|Danny Chadman
|
|-
|1989
|[[Misplaced (film)|''Misplaced'']]
|Ruffian's Friend
|
|}

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Notes
|-
|1977–1980
|[[The Doctors (1963 TV series)|''The Doctors'']]
|Erich Aldrich
|193 episodes
|-
|1981
|''[[Archie Bunker's Place]]''
|Larry
|Episode: "Stephanie's Dance"
|-
|1982
|''Camelot''
|[[Thomas Malory|Tom of Warwick]]
|Television film
|-
|1983
|''[[ABC Weekend Special]]''
|Jasper Kent
|Episode: "Horatio Alger Updated: Frank and Fearless"
|-
|2020
|''Watch the Doctors: Where Are They Now?''
|{{N/a}}
|Television special
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* {{IMDb name|0276360}}
*{{official | https://thorfields.com/}}


{{authority control}}
*[http://www.ledblimpie.com/ Led Blimpie]
*[http://imdb.com/name/nm0276360/ Thor at the Internet Movie Database]


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[[Category:American rock musicians]]
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[[Category:Guitarists from New York (state)]]
[[Category:20th-century American guitarists]]

Latest revision as of 02:47, 11 May 2023

Thor Fields
Born
Thor Fields

(1968-09-19) September 19, 1968 (age 56)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, musician
SpouseJulie Reyburn
Websitehttp://www.ledblimpie.com/

Thor Fields (born September 19, 1968) is an American actor and guitarist.

Career

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Fields began his career in television commercials and made his Broadway debut in The King and I in 1978. This was the first revival starring Yul Brynner and Constance Towers. Fields was understudy for the role of Louis (the teacher's son) and also swing for the Royal Children. Fields was also in the Turgenev play A Month in the Country (Roundabout Theater Company) starring Tammy Grimes, Farley Granger and Amanda Plummer.[citation needed]

In 1980, Fields was cast as Tom of Warwick in the 20th Anniversary revival production of Camelot starring Richard Burton, Christine Ebersole and Richard Muenz.[1][2] In 1981, Burton was replaced by Richard Harris. Fields and the production continued to tour as well as play Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre, where it was filmed for HBO.

Fields appeared in numerous productions, including Mensch Meier at the Manhattan Theatre Club,[3] [4][5] Romeo in Romeo and Juliet at the American Theater of Actors, and Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Fields played the role of Erich Aldrich on the NBC soap opera The Doctors from 1977 until 1980.[6] In 1981, he appeared with Carroll O'Connor in an episode of Archie Bunker's Place and in 1983 played Jasper Kent in Horatio Alger Updated: Frank and Fearless (ABC). On the big screen, Fields played Danny, Shelley Long's son in Hello Again, and appeared in the film Misplaced starring John Cameron Mitchell.

Personal life

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Thor Fields currently lives in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan with his wife, singer Julie Reyburn.[citation needed]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1987 Hello Again Danny Chadman
1989 Misplaced Ruffian's Friend

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1977–1980 The Doctors Erich Aldrich 193 episodes
1981 Archie Bunker's Place Larry Episode: "Stephanie's Dance"
1982 Camelot Tom of Warwick Television film
1983 ABC Weekend Special Jasper Kent Episode: "Horatio Alger Updated: Frank and Fearless"
2020 Watch the Doctors: Where Are They Now? — Television special

References

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  1. ^ Franklin, Marc J. (8 July 2020). "Look Back at Christine Ebersole and Richard Burton in Camelot on Broadway". Playbill. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
  2. ^ Simon, John (July 21, 1980). "Standing There". New York Magazine. 13 (28): 51. ISSN 0028-7369. Retrieved September 21, 2011.
  3. ^ New York Magazine. 19 March 1984.
  4. ^ Frank Rich (February 29, 1984). "Theater: 'Mensch Meier,' set in West Germany". New York Times. Retrieved November 11, 2011.
  5. ^ John Beaufort (March 8, 1984). "'Mensch Meier' dives into the murky depths of family turmoil". Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved November 11, 2011.
  6. ^ Martinez, Carlos (1 October 2020). "Retro TV Hosts Cast Reunion of Classic Soap Opera 'The Doctors'". North Hollywood-Toluca Lake, CA Patch. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
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