Known For
Acting
Born
Mar 31, 1903
Died
Nov 24, 1939
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Credits
133 titles
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 Cemetery in Los Angeles
Known For
Filmography
A Fugitive from Justice
Cab Driver (uncredited)
Tear Gas Squad
Taxi Driver
Virginia City
Union Lieutenant (uncredited)
Calling Philo Vance
Third Reporter (uncredited)
The Fighting 69th
Carrol (uncredited)
Brother Rat and a Baby
Hotel Desk Clerk
The Return of Doctor X
Reporter (uncredited)
On Dress Parade
Academy Officer Investigating Fracas (uncredited)
Kid Nightingale
Clipper (uncredited)
The Roaring Twenties
Soldier (uncredited)
Smashing the Money Ring
Reporter at Trial (uncredited)
Espionage Agent
American Tourist
Slapsie Maxie's
Fight Announcer (uncredited)
Angels Wash Their Faces
Reporter (uncredited)
Each Dawn I Die
Jerry - a Reporter (uncredited)
The Bill of Rights
Carter
Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite
Motorcycle Policeman
Indianapolis Speedway
Red
The Cowboy Quarterback
Mr. Gray
Quiet, Please
Sears' Assistant (uncredited)
Naughty but Nice
Freddie, Court Clerk (uncredited)
Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter
Greenhouse Clerk
Code of the Secret Service
Gambler Paid in Silver (uncredited)
Torchy Runs for Mayor
Dibble
Confessions of a Nazi Spy
Man in Montage with Propaganda (uncredited)
Dark Victory
George, the Man Taking Judith's Coat (uncredited)
Women in the Wind
Process Server (uncredited)
You Can't Get Away with Murder
Convict Remaining in Cell (uncredited)
The Oklahoma Kid
President Cleveland's Secretary (uncredited)
Secret Service of the Air
Agent Cliff Durell
Yes, My Darling Daughter
Belga Line Steward
Lincoln in the White House
John Hay
Torchy Blane in Chinatown
Chauffeur (uncredited)
Blackwell's Island
Deputy District Attorney (uncredited)
They Made Me a Criminal
First Fight Radio Announcer (uncredited)
King of the Underworld
G-Man (uncredited)
Going Places
Man at Party
Heart of the North
First Mate (uncredited)
The Declaration of Independence
Rodney's Messenger (uncredited)
Torchy Gets Her Man
John Wilkins (uncredited)
Hard to Get
Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Boy Meets Girl
Extra Talking to Rodney
Penrod's Double Trouble
Spieler at Carnival (uncredited)
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
Alarm Company Operator (uncredited)
Racket Busters
Allison's Stenographer (uncredited)
Cowboy from Brooklyn
Technician
My Bill
Bank Clerk (uncredited)
Gold Diggers in Paris
Ship's Officer
Out Where the Stars Begin
Studio Gateman
Torchy Blane in Panama
Aviator