John Harron
Acting
1903-03-31 · New York City, New York, USA
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)
movieA Fugitive from Justice
as Cab Driver (uncredited) · 1940 · 5.7
movieTear Gas Squad
as Taxi Driver · 1940 · 5.3
movieVirginia City
as Union Lieutenant (uncredited) · 1940 · 6.2
movieCalling Philo Vance
as Third Reporter (uncredited) · 1940 · 6.0
movieThe Fighting 69th
as Carrol (uncredited) · 1940 · 5.8
movieBrother Rat and a Baby
as Hotel Desk Clerk · 1940 · 6.1
movieThe Return of Doctor X
as Reporter (uncredited) · 1939 · 6.0
movieOn Dress Parade
as Academy Officer Investigating Fracas (uncredited) · 1939 · 6.6
movieKid Nightingale
as Clipper (uncredited) · 1939 · 6.4
movieThe Roaring Twenties
as Soldier (uncredited) · 1939 · 7.5
movieSmashing the Money Ring
as Reporter at Trial (uncredited) · 1939 · 5.8
movieEspionage Agent
as American Tourist · 1939 · 6.3
movieSlapsie Maxie's
as Fight Announcer (uncredited) · 1939 · 6.0
movieAngels Wash Their Faces
as Reporter (uncredited) · 1939 · 6.7
movieEach Dawn I Die
as Jerry - a Reporter (uncredited) · 1939 · 6.8
movieThe Bill of Rights
as Carter · 1939 · 6.3
movieTorchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite
as Motorcycle Policeman · 1939 · 6.8
movieIndianapolis Speedway
as Red · 1939 · 5.6
movieThe Cowboy Quarterback
as Mr. Gray · 1939 · 6.7
movieQuiet, Please
as Sears' Assistant (uncredited) · 1939 · 6.5
movieNaughty But Nice
as Freddie, Court Clerk (uncredited) · 1939 · 6.8
movieNancy Drew... Trouble Shooter
as Greenhouse Clerk · 1939 · 6.2
movieCode of the Secret Service
as Gambler Paid in Silver (uncredited) · 1939 · 4.4
movieTorchy Runs for Mayor
as Dibble · 1939 · 5.9