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John Harron

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Acting credits

121

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Very extensive acting filmography.

TMDB popularity

0.7

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Movies: 121Series: 0

TMDB ID: 43845

IMDb ID: nm0366002

Known for: Acting

Born: March 31, 1903

Died: November 24, 1939

Age: 36

Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1918 - 1940

Years active: 23

Average TMDB rating: 6.37

Wikidata: Q2003971

Also known as

John Thomas Harron • Johnny Harron • Johnny Haron • Jack Harron

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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Movies

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Movie credits linked with John Harron.

A Fugitive from Justice poster
3.5

A Fugitive from Justice

as Cab Driver (uncredited)

1940 Movie
Tear Gas Squad poster
4.9

Tear Gas Squad

as Taxi Driver

1940 Movie
Virginia City poster
6.1

Virginia City

as Union Lieutenant (uncredited)

1940 Movie
Calling Philo Vance poster
5.9

Calling Philo Vance

as Third Reporter (uncredited)

1940 Movie
The Fighting 69th poster
5.5

The Fighting 69th

as Carrol (uncredited)

1940 Movie
Brother Rat and a Baby poster
5.2

Brother Rat and a Baby

as Hotel Desk Clerk

1940 Movie
The Return of Doctor X poster
6.0

The Return of Doctor X

as Reporter (uncredited)

1939 Movie
On Dress Parade poster
6.5

On Dress Parade

as Academy Officer Investigating Fracas (uncredited)

1939 Movie
Kid Nightingale poster
5.5

Kid Nightingale

as Clipper (uncredited)

1939 Movie
The Roaring Twenties poster
7.5

The Roaring Twenties

as Soldier (uncredited)

1939 Movie
Smashing the Money Ring poster
5.3

Smashing the Money Ring

as Reporter at Trial (uncredited)

1939 Movie
Espionage Agent poster
5.9

Espionage Agent

as American Tourist

1939 Movie
Slapsie Maxie's poster
5.0

Slapsie Maxie's

as Fight Announcer (uncredited)

1939 Movie
Angels Wash Their Faces poster
6.4

Angels Wash Their Faces

as Reporter (uncredited)

1939 Movie
Each Dawn I Die poster
6.8

Each Dawn I Die

as Jerry - a Reporter (uncredited)

1939 Movie
The Bill of Rights poster
6.0

The Bill of Rights

as Carter

1939 Movie
Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite poster
6.0

Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite

as Motorcycle Policeman

1939 Movie
Indianapolis Speedway poster
5.0

Indianapolis Speedway

as Red

1939 Movie
The Cowboy Quarterback poster
5.5

The Cowboy Quarterback

as Mr. Gray

1939 Movie
Quiet, Please poster
5.3

Quiet, Please

as Sears' Assistant (uncredited)

1939 Movie
Naughty But Nice poster
6.2

Naughty But Nice

as Freddie, Court Clerk (uncredited)

1939 Movie
Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter poster
6.0

Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter

as Greenhouse Clerk

1939 Movie
Code of the Secret Service poster
4.1

Code of the Secret Service

as Gambler Paid in Silver (uncredited)

1939 Movie
Torchy Runs for Mayor poster
5.7

Torchy Runs for Mayor

as Dibble

1939 Movie
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