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

Beauty Parlor
Penrod
Old Shoes
Confessions of a Nazi Spy
Through the Back Door
Jezebel
Dark Victory
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
The Roaring Twenties
Naughty

Top Movie Credits

Beauty Parlor Jeffrey Colt
Penrod Robert Williams
Old Shoes The Son
Confessions of a Nazi Spy Man in Montage with Propaganda (uncredited)
Jezebel Jenkins (uncredited)
Dark Victory George, the Man Taking Judith's Coat (uncredited)
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse Alarm Company Operator (uncredited)
The Roaring Twenties Soldier (uncredited)
Naughty The Groom