John Harron
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
A Fugitive from Justice
1940
as Cab Driver (uncredited)
Tear Gas Squad
1940
as Taxi Driver
Virginia City
1940
as Union Lieutenant (uncredited)
Calling Philo Vance
1940
as Third Reporter (uncredited)
The Fighting 69th
1940
as Carrol (uncredited)
Brother Rat and a Baby
1940
as Hotel Desk Clerk
The Return of Doctor X
1939
as Reporter (uncredited)
On Dress Parade
1939
as Academy Officer Investigating Fracas (uncredited)
Kid Nightingale
1939
as Clipper (uncredited)
The Roaring Twenties
1939
as Soldier (uncredited)
Smashing the Money Ring
1939
as Reporter at Trial (uncredited)
Espionage Agent
1939
as American Tourist
Slapsie Maxie's
1939
as Fight Announcer (uncredited)
Angels Wash Their Faces
1939
as Reporter (uncredited)
Each Dawn I Die
1939
as Jerry - a Reporter (uncredited)
The Bill of Rights
1939
as Carter
Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite
1939
as Motorcycle Policeman
Indianapolis Speedway
1939
as Red
The Cowboy Quarterback
1939
as Mr. Gray
Quiet, Please
1939
as Sears' Assistant (uncredited)
Naughty but Nice
1939
as Freddie, Court Clerk (uncredited)
Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter
1939
as Greenhouse Clerk
Code of the Secret Service
1939
as Gambler Paid in Silver (uncredited)
Torchy Runs for Mayor
1939
as Dibble