John Harron

Born: 1903-03-31

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

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

Known For

Jezebel
The Go-Getter
City Park
Racket Busters
The Roaring Twenties
Virginia City
Public Wedding
Going Places
Stolen Sweets
Midnight Warning

Top Movie Credits

Jezebel Jenkins (uncredited)
The Go-Getter Country Club Man #1 (uncredited)
City Park Charlie Hooper
Racket Busters Allison's Stenographer (uncredited)
The Roaring Twenties Soldier (uncredited)
Virginia City Union Lieutenant (uncredited)
Going Places Man at Party
Stolen Sweets Sam Ragland
Midnight Warning Erich (as Johnny Harron)