John Harron

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

3/31/1903

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As

John Thomas HarronJohnny HarronJohnny Haron

John 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 C...

Known For

Career Timeline

1939

The Return of Doctor X

as Reporter (uncredited)

Movie

On Dress Parade

as Academy Officer Investigating Fracas (uncredited)

Movie

Kid Nightingale

as Clipper (uncredited)

Movie

The Roaring Twenties

as Soldier (uncredited)

Movie

Smashing the Money Ring

as Reporter at Trial (uncredited)

Movie

Espionage Agent

as American Tourist

Movie

Slapsie Maxie's

as Fight Announcer (uncredited)

Movie

Angels Wash Their Faces

as Reporter (uncredited)

Movie

Each Dawn I Die

as Jerry - a Reporter (uncredited)

Movie

The Bill of Rights

as Carter

Movie

Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite

as Motorcycle Policeman

Movie

Indianapolis Speedway

as Red

Movie

The Cowboy Quarterback

as Mr. Gray

Movie

Quiet, Please

as Sears' Assistant (uncredited)

Movie

Naughty But Nice

as Freddie, Court Clerk (uncredited)

Movie

Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter

as Greenhouse Clerk

Movie

Code of the Secret Service

as Gambler Paid in Silver (uncredited)

Movie

Torchy Runs for Mayor

as Dibble

Movie

Confessions of a Nazi Spy

as Man in Montage with Propaganda (uncredited)

Movie

Dark Victory

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

Movie

Women in the Wind

as Process Server (uncredited)

Movie

You Can't Get Away with Murder

as Convict Remaining in Cell (uncredited)

Movie

The Oklahoma Kid

as President Cleveland's Secretary (uncredited)

Movie

Secret Service of the Air

as Agent Cliff Durell

Movie

Yes, My Darling Daughter

as Belga Line Steward

Movie

Lincoln in the White House

as John Hay

Movie

Torchy Blane in Chinatown

as Chauffeur (uncredited)

Movie

Blackwell's Island

as Deputy District Attorney (uncredited)

Movie

They Made Me a Criminal

as First Fight Radio Announcer (uncredited)

Movie

King of the Underworld

as G-Man (uncredited)

Movie