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Acting
John Harron
- Born
- Died
- (aged 36)
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
- Credits
- 133 titles
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
Signature work
Known For
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6.1
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Hearts of the World
6.1
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The Crowd Roars
6.2
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Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter
4.3
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The Invisible Menace
6.5
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Through the Back Door
6.3
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Espionage Agent
6.1
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Street Girl
4.6
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Midnight Warning
6.8
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Varsity Show
6.5
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The Beloved Brat
4.8
Movie
The Murder in the Museum
5.6
Movie
Indianapolis Speedway
5.9
Movie
Torchy Runs for Mayor
5.2
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Tear Gas Squad
5.8
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Torchy Blane in Panama
6.9
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Boy Meets Girl
6.6
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Going Places
Acting credits 133
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | A Fugitive from Justice Film | Cab Driver (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Tear Gas Squad Film | Taxi Driver |
| 1940 | Virginia City Film | Union Lieutenant (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Calling Philo Vance Film | Third Reporter (uncredited) |
| 1940 | The Fighting 69th Film | Carrol (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Brother Rat and a Baby Film | Hotel Desk Clerk |
| 1939 | The Return of Doctor X Film | Reporter (uncredited) |
| 1939 | On Dress Parade Film | Academy Officer Investigating Fracas (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Kid Nightingale Film | Clipper (uncredited) |
| 1939 | The Roaring Twenties Film | Soldier (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Smashing the Money Ring Film | Reporter at Trial (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Espionage Agent Film | American Tourist |
| 1939 | Slapsie Maxie's Film | Fight Announcer (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Angels Wash Their Faces Film | Reporter (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Each Dawn I Die Film | Jerry - a Reporter (uncredited) |
| 1939 | The Bill of Rights Film | Carter |
| 1939 | Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite Film | Motorcycle Policeman |
| 1939 | Indianapolis Speedway Film | Red |
| 1939 | The Cowboy Quarterback Film | Mr. Gray |
| 1939 | Quiet, Please Film | Sears' Assistant (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Naughty but Nice Film | Freddie, Court Clerk (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter Film | Greenhouse Clerk |
| 1939 | Code of the Secret Service Film | Gambler Paid in Silver (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Torchy Runs for Mayor Film | Dibble |
| 1939 | Confessions of a Nazi Spy Film | Man in Montage with Propaganda (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Dark Victory Film | George, the Man Taking Judith's Coat (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Women in the Wind Film | Process Server (uncredited) |
| 1939 | You Can't Get Away with Murder Film | Convict Remaining in Cell (uncredited) |
| 1939 | The Oklahoma Kid Film | President Cleveland's Secretary (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Secret Service of the Air Film | Agent Cliff Durell |
| 1939 | Yes, My Darling Daughter Film | Belga Line Steward |
| 1939 | Lincoln in the White House Film | John Hay |
| 1939 | Torchy Blane in Chinatown Film | Chauffeur (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Blackwell's Island Film | Deputy District Attorney (uncredited) |
| 1939 | They Made Me a Criminal Film | First Fight Radio Announcer (uncredited) |
| 1939 | King of the Underworld Film | G-Man (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Going Places Film | Man at Party |
| 1938 | Heart of the North Film | First Mate (uncredited) |
| 1938 | The Declaration of Independence Film | Rodney's Messenger (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Torchy Gets Her Man Film | John Wilkins (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Hard to Get Film | Orchestra Leader (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Boy Meets Girl Film | Extra Talking to Rodney |
| 1938 | Penrod's Double Trouble Film | Spieler at Carnival (uncredited) |
| 1938 | The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse Film | Alarm Company Operator (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Racket Busters Film | Allison's Stenographer (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Cowboy from Brooklyn Film | Technician |
| 1938 | My Bill Film | Bank Clerk (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Gold Diggers in Paris Film | Ship's Officer |
| 1938 | Out Where the Stars Begin Film | Studio Gateman |
| 1938 | Torchy Blane in Panama Film | Aviator |
| 1938 | The Beloved Brat Film | Second Cab Driver |
| 1938 | Over the Wall Film | Gus - Policeman at Morgue |
| 1938 | Jezebel Film | Jenkins (uncredited) |
| 1938 | He Couldn't Say No Film | Man With Street Radio Reporter |
| 1938 | The Daredevil Drivers Film | Mr. Chet Maxfield |
| 1938 | Blondes at Work Film | Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited) |
| 1938 | The Invisible Menace Film | Pvt. Murphy |
| 1938 | The Patient in Room 18 Film | Thatcher Hospital Orderly (uncredited) |
| 1937 | Missing Witnesses Film | Harris (as Jack Harron) |
| 1937 | The Man Without a Country Film | Minor Role (uncredited) |