Walter Clarence Thornton, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Walter Clarence Thornton

Date of Birth: 03-Apr-1903

Place of Birth: Pike County, Ohio, United States

Date of Death: 14-May-1990

Profession: talent agent

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries


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About Walter Clarence Thornton

  • Walter Clarence Thornton (April 3, 1903 – May 14, 1990) was an American model agent best known for founding the Walter Thornton Model Agency in 1929 and his World War II era pin-up girls.
  • Walter Thornton rose to success from being an orphan and a butcher cart driver.
  • He was a Miss America Judge in 1935.
  • His company represented adults as well as children and many of his clients achieved fame and success.
  • He retired from the agency in 1958 and spent the rest of his life in Ajijic, Mexico.

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