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John Harron
Acting

John Harron

Born 1903-03-31
New York City, New York, USA
Department: Acting

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

Known For

Prominent works featuring John Harron

White Zombie
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White Zombie

1932
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The Roaring Twenties
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The Roaring Twenties

1939
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Jezebel
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Jezebel

1938
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Dark Victory
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Dark Victory

1939
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Marked Woman
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Marked Woman

1937
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Kid Galahad
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Kid Galahad

1937
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Each Dawn I Die
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Each Dawn I Die

1939
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The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
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The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse

1938
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The Return of Doctor X
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The Return of Doctor X

1939
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Virginia City
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Virginia City

1940
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (133 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
A Fugitive from JusticeA Fugitive from JusticeCab Driver (uncredited)Movie1940
Tear Gas SquadTear Gas SquadTaxi DriverMovie1940
Virginia CityVirginia CityUnion Lieutenant (uncredited)Movie1940
Calling Philo VanceCalling Philo VanceThird Reporter (uncredited)Movie1940
The Fighting 69thThe Fighting 69thCarrol (uncredited)Movie1940
Brother Rat and a BabyBrother Rat and a BabyHotel Desk ClerkMovie1940
The Return of Doctor XThe Return of Doctor XReporter (uncredited)Movie1939
On Dress ParadeOn Dress ParadeAcademy Officer Investigating Fracas (uncredited)Movie1939
Kid NightingaleKid NightingaleClipper (uncredited)Movie1939
The Roaring TwentiesThe Roaring TwentiesSoldier (uncredited)Movie1939
Smashing the Money RingSmashing the Money RingReporter at Trial (uncredited)Movie1939
Espionage AgentEspionage AgentAmerican TouristMovie1939
Slapsie Maxie'sSlapsie Maxie'sFight Announcer (uncredited)Movie1939
Angels Wash Their FacesAngels Wash Their FacesReporter (uncredited)Movie1939
Each Dawn I DieEach Dawn I DieJerry - a Reporter (uncredited)Movie1939
The Bill of RightsThe Bill of RightsCarterMovie1939
Torchy Blane... Playing with DynamiteTorchy Blane... Playing with DynamiteMotorcycle PolicemanMovie1939
Indianapolis SpeedwayIndianapolis SpeedwayRedMovie1939
The Cowboy QuarterbackThe Cowboy QuarterbackMr. GrayMovie1939
Quiet, PleaseQuiet, PleaseSears' Assistant (uncredited)Movie1939
Naughty but NiceNaughty but NiceFreddie, Court Clerk (uncredited)Movie1939
Nancy Drew... Trouble ShooterNancy Drew... Trouble ShooterGreenhouse ClerkMovie1939
Code of the Secret ServiceCode of the Secret ServiceGambler Paid in Silver (uncredited)Movie1939
Torchy Runs for MayorTorchy Runs for MayorDibbleMovie1939
Confessions of a Nazi SpyConfessions of a Nazi SpyMan in Montage with Propaganda (uncredited)Movie1939
Dark VictoryDark VictoryGeorge, the Man Taking Judith's Coat (uncredited)Movie1939
Women in the WindWomen in the WindProcess Server (uncredited)Movie1939
You Can't Get Away with MurderYou Can't Get Away with MurderConvict Remaining in Cell (uncredited)Movie1939
The Oklahoma KidThe Oklahoma KidPresident Cleveland's Secretary (uncredited)Movie1939
Secret Service of the AirSecret Service of the AirAgent Cliff DurellMovie1939
Yes, My Darling DaughterYes, My Darling DaughterBelga Line StewardMovie1939
Lincoln in the White HouseLincoln in the White HouseJohn HayMovie1939
Torchy Blane in ChinatownTorchy Blane in ChinatownChauffeur (uncredited)Movie1939
Blackwell's IslandBlackwell's IslandDeputy District Attorney (uncredited)Movie1939
They Made Me a CriminalThey Made Me a CriminalFirst Fight Radio Announcer (uncredited)Movie1939
King of the UnderworldKing of the UnderworldG-Man (uncredited)Movie1939
Going PlacesGoing PlacesMan at PartyMovie1938
Heart of the NorthHeart of the NorthFirst Mate (uncredited)Movie1938
The Declaration of IndependenceThe Declaration of IndependenceRodney's Messenger (uncredited)Movie1938
Torchy Gets Her ManTorchy Gets Her ManJohn Wilkins (uncredited)Movie1938
Hard to GetHard to GetOrchestra Leader (uncredited)Movie1938
Boy Meets GirlBoy Meets GirlExtra Talking to RodneyMovie1938
Penrod's Double TroublePenrod's Double TroubleSpieler at Carnival (uncredited)Movie1938
The Amazing Dr. ClitterhouseThe Amazing Dr. ClitterhouseAlarm Company Operator (uncredited)Movie1938
Racket BustersRacket BustersAllison's Stenographer (uncredited)Movie1938
Cowboy from BrooklynCowboy from BrooklynTechnicianMovie1938
My BillMy BillBank Clerk (uncredited)Movie1938
Gold Diggers in ParisGold Diggers in ParisShip's OfficerMovie1938
Out Where the Stars BeginOut Where the Stars BeginStudio GatemanMovie1938
Torchy Blane in PanamaTorchy Blane in PanamaAviatorMovie1938
The Beloved BratThe Beloved BratSecond Cab DriverMovie1938
Over the WallOver the WallGus - Policeman at MorgueMovie1938
JezebelJezebelJenkins (uncredited)Movie1938
He Couldn't Say NoHe Couldn't Say NoMan With Street Radio ReporterMovie1938
The Daredevil DriversThe Daredevil DriversMr. Chet MaxfieldMovie1938
Blondes at WorkBlondes at WorkHotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)Movie1938
The Invisible MenaceThe Invisible MenacePvt. MurphyMovie1938
The Patient in Room 18The Patient in Room 18Thatcher Hospital Orderly (uncredited)Movie1938
Missing WitnessesMissing WitnessesHarris (as Jack Harron)Movie1937
The Man Without a CountryThe Man Without a CountryMinor Role (uncredited)Movie1937
The Adventurous BlondeThe Adventurous BlondeReynolds (uncredited)Movie1937
Boots and SaddlesBoots and SaddlesOrderly Given Charge of Gene's Horses (uncredited)Movie1937
Prairie ThunderPrairie ThunderLt. AdamsMovie1937
Varsity ShowVarsity ShowClerkMovie1937
That Certain WomanThat Certain WomanFirst Photographer (uncredited)Movie1937
Mr. Dodd Takes the AirMr. Dodd Takes the AirMan in Sound Booth (uncredited)Movie1937
Talent ScoutTalent ScoutCharlie - Bus DriverMovie1937
Public WeddingPublic WeddingReporterMovie1937
Fly Away BabyFly Away BabyReporter (uncredited)Movie1937
Blazing SixesBlazing SixesMan Greeting Sheriff at Dance (uncredited)Movie1937
Kid GalahadKid GalahadFred (uncredited)Movie1937
The Go-GetterThe Go-GetterCountry Club Man #1 (uncredited)Movie1937
That Man's Here AgainThat Man's Here AgainJohnMovie1937
Marked WomanMarked WomanCabbie #1 (uncredited)Movie1937
Men in ExileMen in ExilePolice Radio OperatorMovie1937
Her Husband's SecretaryHer Husband's SecretaryCarol's Dance Partner at PartyMovie1937
Carnival DayCarnival DaySelf / AppearanceMovie1936
Hollywood TroubleSelf / AppearanceMovie1935
The Murder in the MuseumThe Murder in the MuseumJerry RossMovie1934
City ParkCity ParkCharlie HooperMovie1934
Stolen SweetsStolen SweetsSam RaglandMovie1934
Pop's PalJohnny BlakeMovie1933
Leave It to DadHarron, the SonMovie1933
Sister to JudasSister to JudasRonnie RossMovie1932
Midnight WarningMidnight WarningErich (as Johnny Harron)Movie1932
The Hollywood HandicapSelf / AppearanceMovie1932
White ZombieWhite ZombieNeil ParkerMovie1932
Beauty ParlorBeauty ParlorJeffrey ColtMovie1932
The Crowd RoarsThe Crowd RoarsEddie's Pitman RedMovie1932
Hollywood HalfbacksSelf / AppearanceMovie1931
The Law of the TongThe Law of the TongDougMovie1931
Laugh and Get RichLaugh and Get RichBill HepburnMovie1931
The Easiest WayThe Easiest WayChris Swoboda - Laura's Suitor (uncredited)Movie1931
The Czar of BroadwayThe Czar of BroadwayJay GrantMovie1930
Big BoyBig BoyJoeMovie1930
Street GirlStreet GirlMike FallMovie1929
Green Grass WidowsDel RobertsMovie1928
Their HourJerryMovie1928
The Man in HobblesThe Man in HobblesJoe ColemanMovie1928
Finders KeepersFinders KeepersCarter BrooksMovie1928
Night LifeNight LifeMaxMovie1927
Once and ForeverGeorgesMovie1927
Silk StockingsSilk StockingsSam ThornhillMovie1927
NaughtyThe GroomMovie1927
Closed GatesClosed GatesGeorge Newell Jr.Movie1927
Rose of the TenementsRose of the TenementsDanny LewisMovie1926
The False AlarmThe False AlarmJoe CaseyMovie1926
The Boy FriendThe Boy FriendJoe PondMovie1926
Hell-Bent for HeavenHell-Bent for HeavenSelf / AppearanceMovie1926
The Gilded HighwayThe Gilded HighwayJack WelbyMovie1926
The Little Irish GirlThe Little Irish GirlJohnnyMovie1926
The Night CryThe Night CryJohn MartinMovie1926
Bride of the StormBride of the StormDick WayneMovie1926
Satan in SablesSatan in SablesPaul YervedoffMovie1925
Below the LineBelow the LineDonald CassMovie1925
The Wife Who Wasn't WantedThe Wife Who Wasn't WantedBob ManneringMovie1925
The Woman HaterThe Woman HaterSelf / AppearanceMovie1925
My Wife and IMy Wife and IStuart BordenMovie1925
Old ShoesThe SonMovie1925
Learning to LoveLearning to LoveBilly Carmichael (as Johnn Harron)Movie1925
The Painted FlapperThe Painted FlapperJimmy ArnoldMovie1924
The Fire PatrolThe Fire PatrolColin FergusonMovie1924
Behind the CurtainBehind the CurtainHugh BelmontMovie1924
What Shall I Do?What Shall I Do?Don McLean aka Jack NelsonMovie1924
The Gold DiggersThe Gold DiggersWally SaundersMovie1923
The West~Bound LimitedThe West~Bound LimitedJohnny BuckleyMovie1923
Love in the DarkLove in the DarkRobert HortonMovie1922
The Ragged HeiressThe Ragged HeiressGlen WhartonMovie1922
PenrodPenrodRobert WilliamsMovie1922
The Grim ComedianGeoffrey HutchinsMovie1921
The FoxThe FoxDick Farwell (as Johnny Harron)Movie1921
Through the Back DoorThrough the Back DoorBilly BoyMovie1921
Hearts of the WorldHearts of the WorldA Boy with a BarrelMovie1918