
John Harron
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
Filmography (133 titles)
5.7MovieA Fugitive from Justice
Cab Driver (uncredited) · 1940
5.3MovieTear Gas Squad
Taxi Driver · 1940
6.3MovieVirginia City
Union Lieutenant (uncredited) · 1940
6.0MovieCalling Philo Vance
Third Reporter (uncredited) · 1940
5.8MovieThe Fighting 69th
Carrol (uncredited) · 1940
6.1MovieBrother Rat and a Baby
Hotel Desk Clerk · 1940
6.0MovieThe Return of Doctor X
Reporter (uncredited) · 1939
6.6MovieOn Dress Parade
Academy Officer Investigating Fracas (uncredited) · 1939
6.4MovieKid Nightingale
Clipper (uncredited) · 1939
7.5MovieThe Roaring Twenties
Soldier (uncredited) · 1939
5.8MovieSmashing the Money Ring
Reporter at Trial (uncredited) · 1939
6.3MovieEspionage Agent
American Tourist · 1939
6.0MovieSlapsie Maxie's
Fight Announcer (uncredited) · 1939
6.7MovieAngels Wash Their Faces
Reporter (uncredited) · 1939
6.8MovieEach Dawn I Die
Jerry - a Reporter (uncredited) · 1939
6.5MovieThe Bill of Rights
Carter · 1939
6.8MovieTorchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite
Motorcycle Policeman · 1939
5.6MovieIndianapolis Speedway
Red · 1939
6.7MovieThe Cowboy Quarterback
Mr. Gray · 1939
6.2MovieQuiet, Please
Sears' Assistant (uncredited) · 1939
6.8MovieNaughty but Nice
Freddie, Court Clerk (uncredited) · 1939
6.2MovieNancy Drew... Trouble Shooter
Greenhouse Clerk · 1939
4.4MovieCode of the Secret Service
Gambler Paid in Silver (uncredited) · 1939
5.9MovieTorchy Runs for Mayor
Dibble · 1939