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

Marked Woman
The Roaring Twenties
Jezebel
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
Dark Victory
The Oklahoma Kid
Each Dawn I Die
Confessions of a Nazi Spy
White Zombie
Kid Galahad

Top Movie Credits

Marked Woman Cabbie #1 (uncredited)
The Roaring Twenties Soldier (uncredited)
Jezebel Jenkins (uncredited)
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse Alarm Company Operator (uncredited)
Dark Victory George, the Man Taking Judith's Coat (uncredited)
The Oklahoma Kid President Cleveland's Secretary (uncredited)
Each Dawn I Die Jerry - a Reporter (uncredited)
Confessions of a Nazi Spy Man in Montage with Propaganda (uncredited)
White Zombie Neil Parker
Kid Galahad Fred (uncredited)