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John Harron

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1903-03-31

Day of Death

1939-11-24

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

John Harron

Biography

John Harron (March 31, 1904 – November 24, 1939) was an American actor. He appeared in more than 160 films between 1918 and 1940. Born in New York City, he was the brother of actor Robert Harron and of actress Mary Harron. Harron graduated from Santa Clara University. His film debut came in Through the Back Door (1921). After acting for Universal, he was under contract to Warner Bros. Harron "achieved great success on the silent screen but was reduced to minor roles or minor films with the coming of sound." Harron died in Seattle, Washington from spinal meningitis. He is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Los Angeles

Filmography (133)

⭐ 5.7 Role: Cab Driver (uncredited)

A Fugitive from Justice

1940
⭐ 5.2 Role: Taxi Driver

Tear Gas Squad

1940
⭐ 6.2 Role: Union Lieutenant (uncredited)

Virginia City

1940
⭐ 6.0 Role: Third Reporter (uncredited)

Calling Philo Vance

1940
⭐ 5.8 Role: Carrol (uncredited)

The Fighting 69th

1940
⭐ 6.1 Role: Hotel Desk Clerk

Brother Rat and a Baby

1940
⭐ 6.0 Role: Reporter (uncredited)

The Return of Doctor X

1939
⭐ 6.6 Role: Academy Officer Investigating Fracas (uncredited)

On Dress Parade

1939
⭐ 6.4 Role: Clipper (uncredited)

Kid Nightingale

1939
⭐ 7.5 Role: Soldier (uncredited)

The Roaring Twenties

1939
⭐ 5.8 Role: Reporter at Trial (uncredited)

Smashing the Money Ring

1939
⭐ 6.3 Role: American Tourist

Espionage Agent

1939
⭐ 6.0 Role: Fight Announcer (uncredited)

Slapsie Maxie's

1939
⭐ 6.7 Role: Reporter (uncredited)

Angels Wash Their Faces

1939
⭐ 6.8 Role: Jerry - a Reporter (uncredited)

Each Dawn I Die

1939