John Compton

Born: 1923-06-21

Birthplace: Lynchburg, Tennessee, USA

Biography

John Compton (born John Compton Tolley; June 21, 1923 – May 12, 2015) was an American actor. Compton starred in the television series The D.A.'s Man (1959). He appeared in the films Mildred Pierce, Cheyenne, Jesse James Rides Again, Oh! Susanna, Thunder Over Arizona and Spoilers of the Forest, among others.

Known For

Mildred Pierce
Friendly Persuasion
Nora Prentiss
Cheyenne
Oh! Susanna
The Last Movie Star
The Glass Menagerie
Thunder Over Arizona
California Passage
Rock Island Trail

Top Movie Credits

Mildred Pierce Theodore 'Ted' Ellison Forrester (uncredited)
Friendly Persuasion Rebel Lieutenant (uncredited)
Nora Prentiss Reporter (uncredited)
Cheyenne Limpy Bill
Oh! Susanna Lieutenant Cutter
The Last Movie Star Associate Producer