John Harron

Acting

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

Filmography 133

Movies (133)

A Fugitive from Justice
1940
Cab Driver (uncredited)
Tear Gas Squad
1940
Taxi Driver
Virginia City
1940
Union Lieutenant (uncredited)
Calling Philo Vance
1940
Third Reporter (uncredited)
The Fighting 69th
1940
Carrol (uncredited)
Brother Rat and a Baby
1940
Hotel Desk Clerk
The Return of Doctor X
1939
Reporter (uncredited)
On Dress Parade
1939
Academy Officer Investigating Fracas (uncredited)
Kid Nightingale
1939
Clipper (uncredited)
The Roaring Twenties
1939
Soldier (uncredited)
Smashing the Money Ring
1939
Reporter at Trial (uncredited)
Espionage Agent
1939
American Tourist
Slapsie Maxie's
1939
Fight Announcer (uncredited)
Angels Wash Their Faces
1939
Reporter (uncredited)
Each Dawn I Die
1939
Jerry - a Reporter (uncredited)
The Bill of Rights
1939
Carter
Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite
1939
Motorcycle Policeman
Indianapolis Speedway
1939
Red
The Cowboy Quarterback
1939
Mr. Gray
Quiet, Please
1939
Sears' Assistant (uncredited)
Naughty but Nice
1939
Freddie, Court Clerk (uncredited)
Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter
1939
Greenhouse Clerk
Code of the Secret Service
1939
Gambler Paid in Silver (uncredited)
Torchy Runs for Mayor
1939
Dibble
Confessions of a Nazi Spy
1939
Man in Montage with Propaganda (uncredited)
Dark Victory
1939
George, the Man Taking Judith's Coat (uncredited)
Women in the Wind
1939
Process Server (uncredited)
You Can't Get Away with Murder
1939
Convict Remaining in Cell (uncredited)
The Oklahoma Kid
1939
President Cleveland's Secretary (uncredited)
Secret Service of the Air
1939
Agent Cliff Durell