John Harron

John Harron

1903-03-31 – 1939-11-24 (age 36) New York City, New York, USA
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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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Known For

Beauty Parlor
Beauty Parlor

1932

as Jeffrey Colt

Penrod
Penrod

1922

as Robert Williams

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Old Shoes

1925

as The Son

Jezebel
Jezebel

1938

as Jenkins (uncredited)

Closed Gates
Closed Gates

1927

as George Newell Jr.

The Roaring Twenties
The Roaring Twenties

1939

as Soldier (uncredited)

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse

1938

as Alarm Company Operator (uncredited)

Confessions of a Nazi Spy
Confessions of a Nazi Spy

1939

as Man in Montage with Propaganda (uncredited)

Angels Wash Their Faces
Angels Wash Their Faces

1939

as Reporter (uncredited)

Dark Victory
Dark Victory

1939

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

The Oklahoma Kid
The Oklahoma Kid

1939

as President Cleveland's Secretary (uncredited)

White Zombie
White Zombie

1932

as Neil Parker

Virginia City
Virginia City

1940

as Union Lieutenant (uncredited)

Through the Back Door
Through the Back Door

1921

as Billy Boy

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Naughty

1927

as The Groom

On Dress Parade
On Dress Parade

1939

as Academy Officer Investigating Fracas (uncredited)

Kid Galahad
Kid Galahad

1937

as Fred (uncredited)

Silk Stockings
Silk Stockings

1927

as Sam Thornhill

Espionage Agent
Espionage Agent

1939

as American Tourist

They Made Me a Criminal
They Made Me a Criminal

1939

as First Fight Radio Announcer (uncredited)