8.5
TV
Acting
John Close
- Born
- Died
- (aged 42)
- Birthplace
- Hollywood, California, US
- Credits
- 38 titles
Biography
John Close was born on 1 June 1921 in Hollywood, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Sudden Danger (1955), The Girl on the Bridge (1951) and Whirlybirds (1957). He was married to Paula Teagarden and Juanita Close. He died on 21 December 1963 in Palm Springs, California, USA.
Signature work
Known For
8.5
TV
5.6
Movie
The Monster That Challenged the World
4.0
Movie
Beginning of the End
3.5
Movie
The Slime People
5.8
Movie
Submarine Command
5.4
Movie
Finger Man
5.7
TV
One Step Beyond
6.4
Movie
The Girl on the Bridge
5.5
Movie
Sudden Danger
6.2
TV
Highway Patrol
6.8
TV
Four Star Playhouse
4.9
Movie
Chain of Evidence
5.1
Movie
The Spoilers
5.1
Movie
Convicts 4
6.2
Movie
Follow the Sun
7.4
TV
Men Into Space
6.0
Movie
Fangs of the Arctic
7.0
Movie
The Power of the Resurrection
Acting credits 38
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | The Slime People Film | KTTV Reporter Vince Williams |
| 1962 | Convicts 4 Film | Guard |
| 1959 | The Twilight Zone TV | Cop (1 ep) |
| 1959 | Men Into Space TV | Col. Ferretti (1 ep) |
| 1959 | One Step Beyond TV | Buck the Strong Man (1 ep) |
| 1958 | U.S. Marshall TV | Deputy Kelly (uncredited) (1 ep) |
| 1958 | Step Down to Terror Film | Detective (uncredited) |
| 1958 | Street of Darkness Film | Matt Flood |
| 1958 | Run Silent, Run Deep Film | Co-ordinate Fixer at Bungo Straits (uncredited) |
| 1958 | The Power of the Resurrection Film | Sentry |
| 1957 | Beginning of the End Film | Maj. Everett |
| 1957 | The Monster That Challenged the World Film | Deputy Larry |
| 1957 | Footsteps in the Night Film | Detective Mac McConnell (Uncredited) |
| 1957 | Chain of Evidence Film | Lead State Trooper |
| 1956 | World Without End Film | Reporter (uncredited) |
| 1955 | The Spoilers Film | Deputy |
| 1955 | Sudden Danger Film | Det. Sgt. Mike Duncan |
| 1955 | Rebel Without a Cause Film | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| 1955 | Illegal Film | Prison Switchboard Guard (uncredited) |
| 1955 | Highway Patrol TV | 'Stash' Irwin (1 ep) |
| 1955 | Finger Man Film | 'Big' Walters |
| 1954 | Black Tuesday Film | Cop (uncredited) |
| 1953 | Take the High Ground! Film | Military Policeman (uncredited) |
| 1953 | The Big Heat Film | Policeman (uncredited) |
| 1953 | Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Film | Olympic Team Coach (uncredited) |
| 1953 | Fangs of the Arctic Film | Henchman Howell |
| 1952 | Four Star Playhouse TV | Lt. Johnson (1 ep) |
| 1952 | You for Me Film | Cop (uncredited) |
| 1952 | We're Not Married! Film | Major (uncredited) |
| 1952 | Pat and Mike Film | Trooper (uncredited) |
| 1952 | Sailor Beware Film | Hospital Corpsman (uncredited) |
| 1952 | Red Skies of Montana Film | Lewisohn (uncredited) |
| 1951 | The Girl on the Bridge Film | Harry Olson (as Johnny Close) |
| 1951 | Submarine Command Film | Frogman (as John V. Close) |
| 1951 | Follow the Sun Film | |
| 1951 | Halls of Montezuma Film | Marine (uncredited) |
| 1950 | The Breaking Point Film | Deputy (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Where the Sidewalk Ends Film | Hanson (uncredited) |