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Actor

John Harron

Acting

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Acting credits

123

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Very extensive acting filmography.

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0.5

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Movies: 123Series: 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: 6.44

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

Movies

Movie credits linked with John Harron.

Movie poster for A Fugitive from Justice (1940)

as Cab Driver (uncredited)

A Fugitive from Justice

1940 Movie
Movie poster for Tear Gas Squad (1940)

as Taxi Driver

Tear Gas Squad

1940 Movie
Movie poster for Virginia City (1940)

as Union Lieutenant (uncredited)

Virginia City

1940 Movie
Movie poster for Calling Philo Vance (1940)

as Third Reporter (uncredited)

Calling Philo Vance

1940 Movie
Movie poster for The Fighting 69th (1940)

as Carrol (uncredited)

The Fighting 69th

1940 Movie
Movie poster for Brother Rat and a Baby (1940)

as Hotel Desk Clerk

Brother Rat and a Baby

1940 Movie
Movie poster for The Return of Doctor X (1939)

as Reporter (uncredited)

The Return of Doctor X

1939 Movie
Movie poster for On Dress Parade (1939)

as Academy Officer Investigating Fracas (uncredited)

On Dress Parade

1939 Movie
Movie poster for Kid Nightingale (1939)

as Clipper (uncredited)

Kid Nightingale

1939 Movie
Movie poster for The Roaring Twenties (1939)

as Soldier (uncredited)

The Roaring Twenties

1939 Movie
Movie poster for Smashing the Money Ring (1939)

as Reporter at Trial (uncredited)

Smashing the Money Ring

1939 Movie
Movie poster for Espionage Agent (1939)

as American Tourist

Espionage Agent

1939 Movie
Movie poster for Slapsie Maxie's (1939)

as Fight Announcer (uncredited)

Slapsie Maxie's

1939 Movie
Movie poster for Angels Wash Their Faces (1939)

as Reporter (uncredited)

Angels Wash Their Faces

1939 Movie
Movie poster for Each Dawn I Die (1939)

as Jerry - a Reporter (uncredited)

Each Dawn I Die

1939 Movie
Movie poster for The Bill of Rights (1939)

as Carter

The Bill of Rights

1939 Movie
Movie poster for Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite (1939)

as Motorcycle Policeman

Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite

1939 Movie
Movie poster for Indianapolis Speedway (1939)

as Red

Indianapolis Speedway

1939 Movie
Movie poster for The Cowboy Quarterback (1939)

as Mr. Gray

The Cowboy Quarterback

1939 Movie
Movie poster for Quiet, Please (1939)

as Sears' Assistant (uncredited)

Quiet, Please

1939 Movie
Movie poster for Naughty but Nice (1939)

as Freddie, Court Clerk (uncredited)

Naughty but Nice

1939 Movie
Movie poster for Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter (1939)

as Greenhouse Clerk

Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter

1939 Movie
Movie poster for Code of the Secret Service (1939)

as Gambler Paid in Silver (uncredited)

Code of the Secret Service

1939 Movie
Movie poster for Torchy Runs for Mayor (1939)

as Dibble

Torchy Runs for Mayor

1939 Movie