- Jared Sidney Torrance
Jared Sidney Torrance (1852-1921) was an American real estate developer, best known as the founder of Torrance, California in southwest Los Angeles County. Torrance was born in New York and moved to southern California in approximately 1887, settling initially in Pasadena where he worked in real estate. Among other notable transactions, he briefly owned the Mount Lowe Railway at the turn of the century. - J.B. Torrance
James Torrance was Professor of Systematic Theology, University of Aberdeen. He was a younger brother to Thomas F. Torrance and father of Alan Torrance. He gave the 1994 Didsbury Lectures. - Thomas Torrance
Thomas Forsyth Torrance (b. 30 August 1913) is a 20th century Protestant Christian theologian who served for 27 years as Professor of Christian Dogmatics at New College, Edinburgh in the University of Edinburgh, during which time he was a leader in Protestant Christian theology. While he wrote many books and articles advancing his own study of theology, he also translated several hundred theological writings into English from other languages. - Iain Torrance
The Very Reverend Iain Torrance, is President of Princeton Theological Seminary and a former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. He is married to Morag Ann (née MacHugh), whom he met while they were students at the University of St Andrews, and they have a son, Hew, and a daughter, Robyn. - Robert Torrance
Robert M. Torrance is Professor Emeritus of Comparative Literature at UC Davis. Torrance received his B. A. from Harvard in Greek and English, his M. A. at UC Berkeley in Comparative Literature, and his Ph. D. at Harvard in Comparative Literature. After teaching at Harvard and at Brooklyn College of CUNY, he came to UC Davis in 1976. During his 25 years at Davis, where he served several terms as both director and graduate adviser, … - Sam Torrance
Sam Torrance (born 24 August 1953) is a Scottish golfer who was one of the leading players on the European Tour from the mid 1970s to the late 1990s and was the winning non-playing captain of the European Ryder Cup team in 2002. Torrance turned professional at sixteen and joined the European Tour at seventeen. He achieved his first professional win in 1972 and his first European Tour win in 1976. - Chris Torrance
Chris Torrance (born 1941) is a poet and musician associated with the British Poetry Revival. Born in Edinburgh, Torrance grew up in London and moved to rural Wales in 1970. He has been teaching creative writing at the Cardiff University since 1976. He performs literary cabaret with the poetry and music group Poetheat, which he co-founded in 1985 with composer Chris Vine and which is now called Heat Poets. - Marco Torrance
Marco Torrance, aka Marco Tust, is an ambient, chillout and trance musician based in Leipzig, Germany. He was born on January 15, 1981 in Leipzig (German Democratic Republic). Inspired by so called dancefloor era in the early 1990s, Marco began making his first electronic dance music by using simple sample tools and tracker related programs. Finally he found the way to the since then unemployed software synthesizers. - Alan Torrance
Alan Torrance is professor of systematic theology at St Mary's College of the University of St Andrews. Previously he lectured at King's College London from 1993-1998, where he was also Director of the Research Institute in Systematic Theology. He previously lectured in Knox Hall, Dundein, New Zealand. He is part of the Torrance family of Scottish Theologians. His uncle is the famous theologian Thomas F. Torrance, former Professor of Systematic Theology at New College, … - Ellis Paul Torrance
Ellis Paul Torrance (October 8, 1915 - July 12, 2003) was an American psychologist from Milledgeville, Georgia. After completing his undergraduate degree at Mercer University, he went on to complete a Master's degree at the University of Minnesota, and then a doctorate from the University of Michigan. His teaching career spanned from 1957 to 1984, first at the University of Minnesota and then later the University of Georgia, … - Tony Gonzalez
Anthony Gonzalez (born February 27, 1976 in Torrance, California) is an American football tight end who has played his entire NFL career for the Kansas City Chiefs - Jenny Oropeza
Jenny Oropeza is the California State Senator for the 28th district which includes the cities of Carson, El Segundo, Hermosa Beach, Lomita, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, and Torrance; the Los Angeles communities of Cheviot Hills, Del Aire, Harbor City, Harbor Gateway, Lennox, Mar Vista, Marina del Rey, Palms, Playa del Rey, Rancho Park, San Pedro, West Los Angeles, Westchester, Wilmington and Venice; and part of the city of Long Beach. - George Nakano
George Nakano served as a California State Assemblyman from 1998 until 2004. During his time in the Assembly, Nakano was chosen to serve as the chairman of the Democratic caucus. In 2006, Nakano sought the State Senate seat of his Assembly predecessor, Debra Bowen, who was running for the Secretary of State. Nakano lost to fellow Assembly colleague Jenny Oropeza by a margin of 53% to 47%. - Debra Bowen
Debra Bowen is a California politician from the Democratic Party. She has been California Secretary of State since January 8 2007. Prior to becoming Secretary of State, she was a member of the California State Legislature from 1992–2006. Bowen was born and raised in Rockford, Illinois. She received her bachelor's degree in 1976 from Michigan State University, and her Juris Doctor in 1979 from the University of Virginia School of Law. - Justin Miller
Justin Mark Miller (born August 27, 1977 in Torrance, California) is a right-handed pitcher in the Florida Marlins organization of Major League Baseball. He also played for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2002, 2004 and 2005 and has been in the Colorado Rockies, Oakland Athletics and Tampa Bay Devil Rays organizations. Miller started the 2007 season at Class AAA Albuquerque and was recalled by the Marlins on May 19, 2007, due to an injury to Ricky Nolasco. - Jonathan Bornstein
Jonathan Rey Bornstein (born November 7, 1984 in Torrance, California) is an American soccer defender and midfielder, who currently plays for Chivas USA of Major League Soccer. He started his college soccer career at Cal Poly Pomona, and played there for three years before transferring to UCLA for the 2005 season. He was taken by Chivas in the fourth round at the 2006 MLS SuperDraft. - Brian Welch
Brian Phillip Welch (born June 19, 1970 in Torrance, California), better known by his nickname, "Head", is the former guitarist and founding member of Korn, a multi-platinum, Grammy award winning nu metal band and a major influence in the rise of the nu metal movement. Welch played lead guitar with the act as well as provided backup vocals. - Bill Stevenson
John William Stevenson (born September 10, 1963 in Torrance, California), better known as Bill Stevenson, is an American musician. He is the drummer for the California punk rock group Descendents. In late December 1981 he played a few concerts with Black Flag because their drummer ROBO was detained in England after a tour there. He went on to record with Black Flag on several of their albums until 1985. - Trevor Wilson
Trevor Kirk Wilson (born June 7, 1966 in Torrance, California), is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1988-1993, 1995, and 1998. Wilson graduated from Oregon City High School in Oregon City, Oregon, where he now resides. He originally enrolled at Oregon State University out of high school, but only attended for one term before deciding to turn pro, never playing for the Beavers. - Shirley Rosario
Shirley "Siren" Rosario is a professional poker player and website owner. Born in San Pedro, California, she grew up in Torrance and currently resides in Downey. While working as a cocktail waitress at the Commerce Casino she got to know some of the best poker players in the world, and developed a passion for playing poker. Steve Badger is one of the professional poker players that she became friends with during that time and is her "poker mentor". - Jonny Walker
Jonny Walker (born September 13, 1974 in Torrance, California) is an American soccer goalkeeper, the first American to become a starting player on a South American soccer club. Walker's soccer career is unparalleled for an American player. After playing a year at the University of Louisville, he joined the Memphis Jackals of the USISL. Upon the formation of MLS, he was drafted 28th overall in the 1996 MLS Supplemental Draft, … - Jeremy Klein
"Playboy" Jeremy Klein (born July 12, 1971 in Torrance, California) is a professional American skateboarder. Klein rose to prominence as one of the original riders for Steve Rocco's World Industries. He switched to Birdhouse Skateboards team where he remains on the pro team to this day. He also owns Hook-Ups Skateboards, which is part of the Blitz Distribution family (as is Birdhouse). - Kentaro Sato
is a Los Angeles-based composer/conductor/clinician of media music (Film/TV/Game) and concert music (Symphonic and Choral). His works have been broadcasted, performed, and recorded in North and South America, Asia, and Europe by well known groups, including the Philharmonia Orchestra. In 2005, he was appointed a resident composer and assistant conductor of the Torrance Symphony. Sato was born in Hamamatsu, Japan, known as the city of music and instruments. - Charlie Gillingham
Charles Thomas Gillingham, (born January 26 1960, in Torrance, California), plays the Hammond B-3 organ, accordion, piano, and keyboards for Counting Crows. He has also played the guitar during live shows. He was also a member of Zip Code Revue, and played keyboards on Train's 1998 debut album. - Frank D. Robinson
Franklin D. "Frank" Robinson (1930-) is the founder, president and Chief Executive Officer of Robinson Helicopter Company of Torrance, California. He designed the Robinson R22 helicopter, a popular, light, two-place civilian aircraft in the early 1970s. - Allison Fonte
Allison Fonte (born June 6, 1964) was a cast member of The New Mickey Mouse Club, a 1977 revival of the Disney television show that originally aired between 1955 and 1959. By the time she was seven she was playing piano, dancing and appearing in commercials for Pacific Gas & Electric and Lawry's. At age nine she was performing at local shopping centers including regular shows at the "Old Town Mall" in Torrance, California. - David-Matthew Barnes
David-Matthew Barnes (born on September 3, 1970 in Torrance, California) is the author of over forty stage plays, two collections of poetry and the upcoming novel "The Common Bond" and is the writer and director of the coming-of-age film "Frozen Stars". His work has appeared in over one hundred literary journals and anthologies. His stage plays have been performed in eight countries, … - Johnny Klein
John A. Klein, Jr. (June 4, 1918-January 31, 1997) was an American born musician who played drums for the Lawrence Welk orchestra from 1951 to 1976 and on "The Lawrence Welk Show" from 1955 to 1976. He was also Welk's second cousin as well. Born in Strasburg, North Dakota, he was the son of German-Russian parents and the oldest of five children. It was during his early years that he took up music, especially the drums where he got to perform with several area bands. - Julie Ronnie
Julie Ronnie is an American actress who appeared on the daytime TV soap "Santa Barbara" as Laken Lockridge from 1984 to 1986. Raised in Torrance, California, Julie is a Torrance High School Alumni. She also made guest appearances on various TV series in the 1980s. - Ernest Torrence
Ernest Torrence (June 26, 1878 - May 13, 1933) was a Scottish born film character actor who appeared in many Hollywood films, including "Mantrap" (1926) with Clara Bow, and "Fighting Caravans" (1931) with Gary Cooper and Lili Damita. A towering (6' 4"), Torrence frequently played cold-eyed and imposing villains. - Sam Torrance
Professional Golfer - Maawhi Torrance
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- Torrance Gillick
Torrance 'Torry' Gillick was a Scottish footballer who played on the wing for Rangers, Everton and Partick Thistle. Born in Airdrie, Gillick was signed in 1933, at the age of 18, for Rangers by manager Bill Struth, after playing for prominent Glasgow junior club Petershill F.C.. He won a Scottish Cup winners medal in 1935, and that summer was sold to Everton for, a then record fee for the club, £8000. - Torrance Zellner
Torrance A. Zellner is an American track and field athlete who won bronze medals in the 400 meter hurdles at the 1991 and 1999 Pan American Games. At the 1999 Pan American Games he also won a bronze medal in 4x400 m relay. He finished eighth at the 1999 World Championships in Seville. His personal best time was 48.18 seconds, achieved in August 1996 in Zürich. - Torrance Daniels
Torrance "Tank" Daniels (born December 27, 1981) is an American football player who currently plays for the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles signed Daniels from their practice squad after placing Donovan McNabb on the injured reserve. He made his NFL debut on November 26, 2006 with the Eagles against the Indianapolis Colts, almost forcing a fumble on his first play with a tackle. Torrance is the first graduate of Harding University to actually play a game in the NFL. - Torrance Marshall
Torrance Marshall (born June 12, 1977, in Miami, Florida), is a professional American football player. He currently plays fullback and linebacker in the Arena Football League for the Tampa Bay Storm. In the past, he has played in the National Football League, primarily as a linebacker for the Green Bay Packers. He is the nephew of former NFL player Harvey Clayton. - Torrance Small
Torrance Small (born September 4, 1970 in Tampa, Florida) is a former professional American football player who played wide receiver for ten seasons for the New Orleans Saints, St. Louis Rams, Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, and New England Patriots. - Torrance Watkins
Torrance Watkins is an American event rider who has successfully competed internationally.
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