John Harron
ActingJohn 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
The Roaring Twenties
Soldier (uncredited)
Jezebel
Jenkins (uncredited)
White Zombie
Neil Parker
Marked Woman
Cabbie #1 (uncredited)
Dark Victory
George, the Man Taking Judith's Coat (uncredited)
Kid Galahad
Fred (uncredited)
Confessions of a Nazi Spy
Man in Montage with Propaganda (uncredited)
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
Alarm Company Operator (uncredited)
Secret Service of the Air
Agent Cliff Durell
The Oklahoma Kid
President Cleveland's Secretary (uncredited)
Filmography — Acting
The Roaring Twenties
Soldier (uncredited)
Jezebel
Jenkins (uncredited)
White Zombie
Neil Parker
Marked Woman
Cabbie #1 (uncredited)
Dark Victory
George, the Man Taking Judith's Coat (uncredited)
Kid Galahad
Fred (uncredited)
Confessions of a Nazi Spy
Man in Montage with Propaganda (uncredited)
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
Alarm Company Operator (uncredited)
Secret Service of the Air
Agent Cliff Durell
The Oklahoma Kid
President Cleveland's Secretary (uncredited)
Mr. Dodd Takes the Air
Man in Sound Booth (uncredited)
The Return of Doctor X
Reporter (uncredited)
Each Dawn I Die
Jerry - a Reporter (uncredited)
Espionage Agent
American Tourist
Over the Wall
Gus - Policeman at Morgue
Angels Wash Their Faces
Reporter (uncredited)
A Fugitive from Justice
Cab Driver (uncredited)
They Made Me a Criminal
First Fight Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite
Motorcycle Policeman
Going Places
Man at Party
Boy Meets Girl
Extra Talking to Rodney
Street Girl
Mike Fall
Women in the Wind
Process Server (uncredited)
Virginia City
Union Lieutenant (uncredited)
Torchy Blane in Chinatown
Chauffeur (uncredited)
My Bill
Bank Clerk (uncredited)
The Easiest Way
Chris Swoboda - Laura's Suitor (uncredited)
Boots and Saddles
Orderly Given Charge of Gene's Horses (uncredited)
Yes, My Darling Daughter
Belga Line Steward
Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter
Greenhouse Clerk
You Can't Get Away with Murder
Convict Remaining in Cell (uncredited)
Naughty But Nice
Freddie, Court Clerk (uncredited)
He Couldn't Say No
Man With Street Radio Reporter
Hearts of the World
A Boy with a Barrel
Calling Philo Vance
Third Reporter (uncredited)
Beauty Parlor
Jeffrey Colt
Out Where the Stars Begin
Studio Gateman
Racket Busters
Allison's Stenographer (uncredited)
Smashing the Money Ring
Reporter at Trial (uncredited)
Tear Gas Squad
Taxi Driver
City Park
Charlie Hooper
Public Wedding
Reporter
Blondes at Work
Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Kid Nightingale
Clipper (uncredited)
Brother Rat and a Baby
Hotel Desk Clerk
Heart of the North
First Mate (uncredited)
The Beloved Brat
Second Cab Driver
The Go-Getter
Country Club Man #1 (uncredited)
The Crowd Roars
Eddie's Pitman Red
King of the Underworld
G-Man (uncredited)
The Declaration of Independence
Rodney's Messenger (uncredited)
Hard to Get
Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Gold Diggers in Paris
Ship's Officer
Blackwell's Island
Deputy District Attorney (uncredited)
Code of the Secret Service
Gambler Paid in Silver (uncredited)
The Fighting 69th
Carrol (uncredited)
Torchy Runs for Mayor
Dibble
The Man Without a Country
Minor Role (uncredited)
Torchy Gets Her Man
John Wilkins (uncredited)
Indianapolis Speedway
Red
Love in the Dark
Robert Horton
Varsity Show
Clerk
Hollywood Halfbacks
Slapsie Maxie's
Fight Announcer (uncredited)
The Adventurous Blonde
Reynolds (uncredited)
Penrod
Robert Williams
The Patient in Room 18
Thatcher Hospital Orderly (uncredited)
The Bill of Rights
Carter
The Little Irish Girl
Johnny
Prairie Thunder
Lt. Adams
Fly Away Baby
Reporter (uncredited)
The Gilded Highway
Jack Welby
That Man's Here Again
John
Quiet, Please
Sears' Assistant (uncredited)
Missing Witnesses
Harris (as Jack Harron)
Talent Scout
Charlie - Bus Driver
Torchy Blane in Panama
Aviator
Cowboy from Brooklyn
Technician
Bride of the Storm
Dick Wayne
That Certain Woman
First Photographer (uncredited)
Her Husband's Secretary
Carol's Dance Partner at Party
The Invisible Menace
Pvt. Murphy
Penrod's Double Trouble
Spieler at Carnival (uncredited)
Blazing Sixes
Man Greeting Sheriff at Dance (uncredited)
On Dress Parade
Academy Officer Investigating Fracas (uncredited)
The Daredevil Drivers
Mr. Chet Maxfield
The Cowboy Quarterback
Mr. Gray
Men in Exile
Police Radio Operator
The Boy Friend
Joe Pond
Behind the Curtain
Hugh Belmont
The Fox
Dick Farwell (as Johnny Harron)
My Wife and I
Stuart Borden
The Painted Flapper
Jimmy Arnold
Lincoln in the White House
John Hay
Finders Keepers
Carter Brooks
The Gold Diggers
Wally Saunders
Big Boy
Joe
The Hollywood Handicap
The Czar of Broadway
Jay Grant
Laugh and Get Rich
Bill Hepburn
Old Shoes
The Son
Their Hour
Jerry
Stolen Sweets
Sam Ragland
Silk Stockings
Sam Thornhill
The Night Cry
John Martin
Learning to Love
Billy Carmichael (as Johnn Harron)
Satan in Sables
Paul Yervedoff
Hell-Bent for Heaven
Through the Back Door
Billy Boy
Carnival Day
Midnight Warning
Erich (as Johnny Harron)
The Law of the Tong
Doug
The Fire Patrol
Colin Ferguson
The Woman Hater
Rose of the Tenements
Danny Lewis
Green Grass Widows
Del Roberts
Sister to Judas
Ronnie Ross
The Ragged Heiress
Glen Wharton
Below the Line
Donald Cass
Hollywood Trouble
The Murder in the Museum
Jerry Ross
Once and Forever
Georges
What Shall I Do?
Don McLean aka Jack Nelson
The West~Bound Limited
Johnny Buckley
Night Life
Max
The Man in Hobbles
Joe Coleman
Naughty
The Groom
The Wife Who Wasn't Wanted
Bob Mannering
The False Alarm
Joe Casey
Pop's Pal
Johnny Blake
Closed Gates
George Newell Jr.
Leave It to Dad
Harron, the Son
The Grim Comedian
Geoffrey Hutchins