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John Harron

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John Harron

Born March 31, 1903 in New York City, New York, USADied November 24, 1939133 films

John Harron (March 31, 1904 – November 24, 1939) was an American actor. He appeared in more than 160 films between 1918 and 1940.

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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

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The Roaring Twenties posterFirst watchThe Roaring Twenties19397.5as Soldier (uncredited)After World War I, Armistice Lloyd Hart goes back to practice law, former saloon keeper George Hally turns to bootlegging, and out-of-work Eddie Bartlett becomes a cab driver.View film

Essential films

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Jezebel poster7.0Jezebel1938Dark Victory poster6.9Dark Victory1939White Zombie poster6.0White Zombie1932Kid Galahad poster7.1Kid Galahad1937The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse poster7.0The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse1938Marked Woman poster6.6Marked Woman1937Each Dawn I Die poster6.8Each Dawn I Die1939The Return of Doctor X poster6.0The Return of Doctor X1939

Filmography

133 films as actor
  1. 1940A Fugitive from JusticeCab Driver (uncredited)
  2. 1940Tear Gas SquadTaxi Driver
  3. 1940Virginia CityUnion Lieutenant (uncredited)
  4. 1940Calling Philo VanceThird Reporter (uncredited)
  5. 1940The Fighting 69thCarrol (uncredited)
  6. 1940Brother Rat and a BabyHotel Desk Clerk
  7. 1939The Return of Doctor XReporter (uncredited)
  8. 1939On Dress ParadeAcademy Officer Investigating Fracas (uncredited)
  9. 1939Kid NightingaleClipper (uncredited)
  10. 1939The Roaring TwentiesSoldier (uncredited)
  11. 1939Smashing the Money RingReporter at Trial (uncredited)
  12. 1939Espionage AgentAmerican Tourist
  13. 1939Slapsie Maxie'sFight Announcer (uncredited)
  14. 1939Angels Wash Their FacesReporter (uncredited)
  15. 1939Each Dawn I DieJerry - a Reporter (uncredited)
  16. 1939The Bill of RightsCarter
  17. 1939Torchy Blane... Playing with DynamiteMotorcycle Policeman
  18. 1939Indianapolis SpeedwayRed
  19. 1939The Cowboy QuarterbackMr. Gray
  20. 1939Quiet, PleaseSears' Assistant (uncredited)
  21. 1939Naughty but NiceFreddie, Court Clerk (uncredited)
  22. 1939Nancy Drew... Trouble ShooterGreenhouse Clerk
  23. 1939Code of the Secret ServiceGambler Paid in Silver (uncredited)
  24. 1939Torchy Runs for MayorDibble
  25. 1939Confessions of a Nazi SpyMan in Montage with Propaganda (uncredited)
  26. 1939Dark VictoryGeorge, the Man Taking Judith's Coat (uncredited)
  27. 1939Women in the WindProcess Server (uncredited)
  28. 1939You Can't Get Away with MurderConvict Remaining in Cell (uncredited)
  29. 1939The Oklahoma KidPresident Cleveland's Secretary (uncredited)
  30. 1939Secret Service of the AirAgent Cliff Durell
  31. 1939Yes, My Darling DaughterBelga Line Steward
  32. 1939Lincoln in the White HouseJohn Hay
  33. 1939Torchy Blane in ChinatownChauffeur (uncredited)
  34. 1939Blackwell's IslandDeputy District Attorney (uncredited)
  35. 1939They Made Me a CriminalFirst Fight Radio Announcer (uncredited)
  36. 1939King of the UnderworldG-Man (uncredited)
  37. 1938Going PlacesMan at Party
  38. 1938Heart of the NorthFirst Mate (uncredited)
  39. 1938The Declaration of IndependenceRodney's Messenger (uncredited)
  40. 1938Torchy Gets Her ManJohn Wilkins (uncredited)
  41. 1938Hard to GetOrchestra Leader (uncredited)
  42. 1938Boy Meets GirlExtra Talking to Rodney
  43. 1938Penrod's Double TroubleSpieler at Carnival (uncredited)
  44. 1938The Amazing Dr. ClitterhouseAlarm Company Operator (uncredited)
  45. 1938Racket BustersAllison's Stenographer (uncredited)
  46. 1938Cowboy from BrooklynTechnician
  47. 1938My BillBank Clerk (uncredited)
  48. 1938Gold Diggers in ParisShip's Officer
  49. 1938Out Where the Stars BeginStudio Gateman
  50. 1938Torchy Blane in PanamaAviator
  51. 1938The Beloved BratSecond Cab Driver
  52. 1938Over the WallGus - Policeman at Morgue
  53. 1938JezebelJenkins (uncredited)
  54. 1938He Couldn't Say NoMan With Street Radio Reporter
  55. 1938The Daredevil DriversMr. Chet Maxfield
  56. 1938Blondes at WorkHotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
  57. 1938The Invisible MenacePvt. Murphy
  58. 1938The Patient in Room 18Thatcher Hospital Orderly (uncredited)
  59. 1937Missing WitnessesHarris (as Jack Harron)
  60. 1937The Man Without a CountryMinor Role (uncredited)
  61. 1937The Adventurous BlondeReynolds (uncredited)
  62. 1937Boots and SaddlesOrderly Given Charge of Gene's Horses (uncredited)
  63. 1937Prairie ThunderLt. Adams
  64. 1937Varsity ShowClerk
  65. 1937That Certain WomanFirst Photographer (uncredited)
  66. 1937Mr. Dodd Takes the AirMan in Sound Booth (uncredited)
  67. 1937Talent ScoutCharlie - Bus Driver
  68. 1937Public WeddingReporter
  69. 1937Fly Away BabyReporter (uncredited)
  70. 1937Blazing SixesMan Greeting Sheriff at Dance (uncredited)
  71. 1937Kid GalahadFred (uncredited)
  72. 1937The Go-GetterCountry Club Man #1 (uncredited)
  73. 1937That Man's Here AgainJohn
  74. 1937Marked WomanCabbie #1 (uncredited)
  75. 1937Men in ExilePolice Radio Operator
  76. 1937Her Husband's SecretaryCarol's Dance Partner at Party
  77. 1936Carnival Day
  78. 1935Hollywood Trouble
  79. 1934The Murder in the MuseumJerry Ross
  80. 1934City ParkCharlie Hooper
  81. 1934Stolen SweetsSam Ragland
  82. 1933Pop's PalJohnny Blake
  83. 1933Leave It to DadHarron, the Son
  84. 1932Sister to JudasRonnie Ross
  85. 1932Midnight WarningErich (as Johnny Harron)
  86. 1932The Hollywood Handicap
  87. 1932White ZombieNeil Parker
  88. 1932Beauty ParlorJeffrey Colt
  89. 1932The Crowd RoarsEddie's Pitman Red
  90. 1931Hollywood Halfbacks
  91. 1931The Law of the TongDoug
  92. 1931Laugh and Get RichBill Hepburn
  93. 1931The Easiest WayChris Swoboda - Laura's Suitor (uncredited)
  94. 1930The Czar of BroadwayJay Grant
  95. 1930Big BoyJoe
  96. 1929Street GirlMike Fall
  97. 1928Green Grass WidowsDel Roberts
  98. 1928Their HourJerry
  99. 1928The Man in HobblesJoe Coleman
  100. 1928Finders KeepersCarter Brooks
  101. 1927Night LifeMax
  102. 1927Once and ForeverGeorges
  103. 1927Silk StockingsSam Thornhill
  104. 1927NaughtyThe Groom
  105. 1927Closed GatesGeorge Newell Jr.
  106. 1926Rose of the TenementsDanny Lewis
  107. 1926The False AlarmJoe Casey
  108. 1926The Boy FriendJoe Pond
  109. 1926Hell-Bent for Heaven
  110. 1926The Gilded HighwayJack Welby
  111. 1926The Little Irish GirlJohnny
  112. 1926The Night CryJohn Martin
  113. 1926Bride of the StormDick Wayne
  114. 1925Satan in SablesPaul Yervedoff
  115. 1925Below the LineDonald Cass
  116. 1925The Wife Who Wasn't WantedBob Mannering
  117. 1925The Woman Hater
  118. 1925My Wife and IStuart Borden
  119. 1925Old ShoesThe Son
  120. 1925Learning to LoveBilly Carmichael (as Johnn Harron)