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Theodore Thomson Flynn MBE FLS FZS FRS MRIA (11 October 1883 – 23 October 1968) was an Australian zoologist and marine biologist and a professor in both Tasmania and the United Kingdom. He was the father of the actor Errol Flynn.
Flynn’s Antarctic connection is commemorated in the name of Flynn Lake on the west coast of Macquarie Island. He developed a considerable interest in marine science, and became a strong advocate for science-based development of fisheries in Tasmania and at the national level.
Theodore Thomson Flynn (1883-1968), zoologist, and Errol Leslie Flynn (1909-1959), film actor, were father and son. Theodore was born on 11 October 1883 at Coraki, New South Wales, son of John Thompson Flynn, cordial manufacturer, and his wife Jessie, née Thomson.
Theodore Thomson Flynn and Errol Flynn: the Professor and the Tasmanian Devil exhibition - University of Tasmania Library. Centenary of Biology at UTAS 1909 - 2009. 2009 marks a historic year for the discipline of biology at the University of Tasmania.
Theodore Thomson Flynn Tasmania's first Professor of Biology. Professor of Biology. Theo Flynn was tall, slim, broad shouldered and blue-eyed; softly spoken, charming and witty. He was very industrious but also gregarious and friendly, enjoying dancing and tennis, as well as his academic interests.
Dr Theodore Thomson Flynn MBE PhD. Born 11 Oct 1883 in Coraki, New South Wales (Australia) Son of John Flynn and Jessie (Thomson) Flynn. Brother of Adeline M Flynn. Husband of Lily Mary (Young) Flynn — married 23 Jan 1909 in St John's Church of England, Balmain North, New South Wales, Australia. Descendants.
Theodore Thomson Flynn Tasmania's first Professor of Biology. Research at the Domain. Flynn established a research reputation for zoology in Tasmania and the Department has always flourished in this field. He was a flamboyant teacher in a time when the University had several such. Professor Eric Guiler, School of Zoology. Staff at Domain, 1924.
