John Harron

John Harron

1903-03-31 – 1939-11-24 (age 36) New York City, New York, USA
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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

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Known For

White Zombie
White Zombie

1932

as Neil Parker

Marked Woman
Marked Woman

1937

as Cabbie #1 (uncredited)

Jezebel
Jezebel

1938

as Jenkins (uncredited)

The Roaring Twenties
The Roaring Twenties

1939

as Soldier (uncredited)

Kid Galahad
Kid Galahad

1937

as Fred (uncredited)

The Return of Doctor X
The Return of Doctor X

1939

as Reporter (uncredited)

The Oklahoma Kid
The Oklahoma Kid

1939

as President Cleveland's Secretary (uncredited)

Dark Victory
Dark Victory

1939

as George, the Man Taking Judith's Coat (uncredited)

Each Dawn I Die
Each Dawn I Die

1939

as Jerry - a Reporter (uncredited)

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse

1938

as Alarm Company Operator (uncredited)

Espionage Agent
Espionage Agent

1939

as American Tourist

Secret Service of the Air
Secret Service of the Air

1939

as Agent Cliff Durell

Tear Gas Squad
Tear Gas Squad

1940

as Taxi Driver

Virginia City
Virginia City

1940

as Union Lieutenant (uncredited)

The Easiest Way
The Easiest Way

1931

as Chris Swoboda - Laura's Suitor (uncredited)

Confessions of a Nazi Spy
Confessions of a Nazi Spy

1939

as Man in Montage with Propaganda (uncredited)

The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence

1938

as Rodney's Messenger (uncredited)

On Dress Parade
On Dress Parade

1939

as Academy Officer Investigating Fracas (uncredited)

Over the Wall
Over the Wall

1938

as Gus - Policeman at Morgue

Gold Diggers in Paris
Gold Diggers in Paris

1938

as Ship's Officer