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John Harron

John Harron

Acting1903New York City, New York, USA

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

Acting History

1940
Calling Philo Vance
as Third Reporter (uncredited)
Virginia City
as Union Lieutenant (uncredited)
Tear Gas Squad
as Taxi Driver
1939
Dark Victory
as George, the Man Taking Judith's Coat (uncredited)
They Made Me a Criminal
as First Fight Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Angels Wash Their Faces
as Reporter (uncredited)
Kid Nightingale
as Clipper (uncredited)
Secret Service of the Air
as Agent Cliff Durell
Smashing the Money Ring
as Reporter at Trial (uncredited)
Code of the Secret Service
as Gambler Paid in Silver (uncredited)
King of the Underworld
as G-Man (uncredited)
Torchy Blane in Chinatown
as Chauffeur (uncredited)
The Roaring Twenties
as Soldier (uncredited)
The Return of Doctor X
as Reporter (uncredited)
The Oklahoma Kid
as President Cleveland's Secretary (uncredited)
Quiet, Please
as Sears' Assistant (uncredited)
Yes, My Darling Daughter
as Belga Line Steward
1938
Blondes at Work
as Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
as Alarm Company Operator (uncredited)
Gold Diggers in Paris
as Ship's Officer
The Beloved Brat
as Second Cab Driver
Jezebel
as Jenkins (uncredited)
Over the Wall
as Gus - Policeman at Morgue
Heart of the North
as First Mate (uncredited)
Torchy Gets Her Man
as John Wilkins (uncredited)
1937
Marked Woman
as Cabbie #1 (uncredited)
Prairie Thunder
as Lt. Adams
The Adventurous Blonde
as Reynolds (uncredited)
Fly Away Baby
as Reporter (uncredited)
Public Wedding
as Reporter
1935
1934
Stolen Sweets
as Sam Ragland
1932
The Roar of the Crowd
as Eddie's Pitman Red
Midnight Warning
as Erich (as Johnny Harron)
White Zombie
as Neil Parker
1931
1930
Big Boy
as Joe
1929
Street Girl
as Mike Fall
1927
1926
The Gilded Highway
as Jack Welby
The Night Cry
as John Martin
1924
The Fire Patrol
as Colin Ferguson
1923
The Gold Diggers
as Wally Saunders
1922
Love in the Dark
as Robert Horton
1921
The Grim Comedian
as Geoffrey Hutchins
The Fox
as Dick Farwell (as Johnny Harron)
1918
Hearts of the World
as A Boy with a Barrel

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Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
3/31/1903
Day of Death
11/24/1939
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA