John Harron
Known for
Acting
Born
March 31, 1903
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Died
November 24, 1939 (aged 36)
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
Best known work
White Zombie
1932
The Roaring Twenties
1939
Jezebel
1938
Dark Victory
1939
Marked Woman
1937
Each Dawn I Die
1939
The Return of Doctor X
1939
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
1938
Kid Galahad
1937
Virginia City
1940Filmography
1940
A Fugitive from Justiceas Cab Driver (uncredited)
1940
Tear Gas Squadas Taxi Driver
1940
Virginia Cityas Union Lieutenant (uncredited)
1940
Calling Philo Vanceas Third Reporter (uncredited)
1940
The Fighting 69thas Carrol (uncredited)
1940
Brother Rat and a Babyas Hotel Desk Clerk
1939
The Return of Doctor Xas Reporter (uncredited)
1939
On Dress Paradeas Academy Officer Investigating Fracas (uncredited)
1939
Kid Nightingaleas Clipper (uncredited)
1939
The Roaring Twentiesas Soldier (uncredited)
1939
Smashing the Money Ringas Reporter at Trial (uncredited)
1939
Espionage Agentas American Tourist
1939
Slapsie Maxie'sas Fight Announcer (uncredited)
1939
Angels Wash Their Facesas Reporter (uncredited)
1939
Each Dawn I Dieas Jerry - a Reporter (uncredited)
1939
The Bill of Rightsas Carter
1939
Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamiteas Motorcycle Policeman
1939
Indianapolis Speedwayas Red
1939
The Cowboy Quarterbackas Mr. Gray
1939
Quiet, Pleaseas Sears' Assistant (uncredited)
1939
Naughty but Niceas Freddie, Court Clerk (uncredited)
1939
Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooteras Greenhouse Clerk
1939
Code of the Secret Serviceas Gambler Paid in Silver (uncredited)
1939
Torchy Runs for Mayoras Dibble
1939
Confessions of a Nazi Spyas Man in Montage with Propaganda (uncredited)