Birthday:
Mar 31, 1903
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
John Harron
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
Filmography
| Movie | Cast | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Finders Keepers | Carter Brooks | 1928 |
| Pop's Pal | Johnny Blake | 1933 |
| White Zombie | Neil Parker | 1932 |
| The Grim Comedian | Geoffrey Hutchins | 1921 |
| The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse | Alarm Company Operator (uncredited) | 1938 |
| The Fox | Dick Farwell (as Johnny Harron) | 1921 |
| Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter | Greenhouse Clerk | 1939 |
| Through The Back Door | Billy Boy | 1921 |
| Street Girl | Mike Fall | 1929 |
| The Crowd Roars | Eddie's Pitman Red | 1932 |
| Quiet, Please | Sears' Assistant (uncredited) | 1939 |
| Kid Galahad | (uncredited) | 1937 |
| Midnight Warning | Erich (as Johnny Harron) | 1932 |
| The Murder in the Museum | Jerry Ross | 1934 |
| Bride of the Storm | Dick Wayne | 1926 |
| The Little Irish Girl | Johnny | 1926 |
| City Park | Charlie Hooper | 1934 |
| Sister to Judas | Ronnie Ross | 1932 |
| Indianapolis Speedway | Red | 1939 |
| Big Boy | Joe | 1930 |
| Beauty Parlor | Jeffrey Colt | 1932 |
| Stolen Sweets | Sam Ragland | 1934 |
| The Czar of Broadway | Jay Grant | 1930 |
| The Night Cry | John Martin | 1926 |
| Below the Line | Donald Cass | 1925 |
| The Boy Friend | Joe Pond | 1926 |
| The Patient in Room 18 | Thatcher Hospital Orderly (uncredited) | 1938 |
| The Fire Patrol | Colin Ferguson | 1924 |
| Out Where the Stars Begin | Studio Gateman | 1938 |
| The Invisible Menace | Pvt. Murphy | 1938 |
| Racket Busters | Allison's Stenographer (uncredited) | 1938 |
| Boy Meets Girl | Extra Talking to Rodney | 1938 |
| Going Places | Man at Party | 1938 |
| Code of the Secret Service | Gambler Paid in Silver (uncredited) | 1939 |
| Angels Wash Their Faces | Reporter (uncredited) | 1939 |
| Cowboy from Brooklyn | Technician | 1938 |
| Gold Diggers in Paris | Ship's Officer | 1938 |
| My Bill | Bank Clerk (uncredited) | 1938 |
| Naughty But Nice | Freddie, Court Clerk (uncredited) | 1939 |
| Secret Service of the Air | Agent Cliff Durell | 1939 |
| Public Wedding | Reporter | 1937 |
| Smashing the Money Ring | Reporter at Trial (uncredited) | 1939 |
| That Man's Here Again | John | 1937 |
| He Couldn't Say No | Man With Street Radio Reporter | 1938 |
| King of the Underworld | G-Man (uncredited) | 1939 |
| They Made Me a Criminal | First Fight Radio Announcer (uncredited) | 1939 |
| The Oklahoma Kid | President Cleveland's Secretary (uncredited) | 1939 |
| Blackwell's Island | Deputy District Attorney (uncredited) | 1939 |
| Confessions of a Nazi Spy | Man in Montage with Propaganda (uncredited) | 1939 |
| Women in the Wind | Process Server (uncredited) | 1939 |
| Dark Victory | George, the Man Taking Judith's Coat (uncredited) | 1939 |
| Each Dawn I Die | Jerry - a Reporter (uncredited) | 1939 |
| The Daredevil Drivers | Mr. Chet Maxfield | 1938 |
| Kid Nightingale | Clipper (uncredited) | 1939 |
| Lincoln in the White House | John Hay | 1939 |
| The Return of Doctor X | Reporter (uncredited) | 1939 |
| Espionage Agent | American Tourist | 1939 |
| The Roaring Twenties | Soldier (uncredited) | 1939 |
| Heart of the North | First Mate (uncredited) | 1938 |
| Missing Witnesses | Harris (as Jack Harron) | 1937 |
| Blazing Sixes | Man Greeting Sheriff at Dance (uncredited) | 1937 |
| Varsity Show | Clerk | 1937 |
| The Fighting 69th | Carrol (uncredited) | 1940 |
| Calling Philo Vance | Third Reporter (uncredited) | 1940 |
| The Law of the Tong | Doug | 1931 |
| The Beloved Brat | Second Cab Driver | 1938 |
| Torchy Blane in Chinatown | Chauffeur (uncredited) | 1939 |
| Torchy Blane.. Playing with Dynamite | Motorcycle Policeman | 1939 |
| Torchy Runs for Mayor | Dibble | 1939 |
| Brother Rat and a Baby | Hotel Desk Clerk | 1940 |
| Talent Scout | Charlie - Bus Driver | 1937 |
| Virginia City | Union Lieutenant (uncredited) | 1940 |
| Prairie Thunder | Lt. Adams | 1937 |
| Jezebel | Jenkins (uncredited) | 1938 |
| Carnival Day | 1936 | |
| Her Husband's Secretary | Carol's Dance Partner at Party | 1937 |
| Over the Wall | Gus - Policeman at Morgue | 1938 |
| Yes, My Darling Daughter | Belga Line Steward | 1939 |
| Learning to Love | Billy Carmichael (as Johnn Harron) | 1925 |
| The Cowboy Quarterback | Mr. Gray | 1939 |
| Hollywood Trouble | 1935 | |
| Men in Exile | Police Radio Operator | 1937 |
| The Gold Diggers | Wally Saunders | 1923 |
| Penrod | Robert Williams | 1922 |
| Tear Gas Squad | Taxi Driver | 1940 |
| The Go-Getter | Country club man #1 (uncredited) | 1937 |
| The Bill of Rights | Carter | 1939 |
| Hearts of the World | A Boy with a Barrel | 1918 |
| Once and Forever | Georges | 1927 |
| A Fugitive from Justice | Cab Driver (uncredited) | 1940 |
| The Easiest Way | Chris Swoboda - Laura's Suitor (uncredited) | 1931 |
| Penrod's Double Trouble | Spieler at Carnival (uncredited) | 1938 |
| On Dress Parade | Academy Officer Investigating Fracas (uncredited) | 1939 |
| The Adventurous Blonde | Reynolds (uncredited) | 1937 |
| Blondes at Work | Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited) | 1938 |
| Torchy Blane in Panama | Aviator | 1938 |
| Torchy Gets Her Man | John Wilkins (uncredited) | 1938 |
| The Declaration of Independence | Rodney's Messenger (uncredited) | 1938 |
| The Man Without a Country | Minor Role (uncredited) | 1937 |
| Slapsie Maxie's | Fight Announcer (uncredited) | 1939 |
| Old Shoes | The Son | 1925 |
| The Gilded Highway | Jack Welby | 1926 |
| The Woman Hater | 1925 | |
| Hard to Get | Orchestra Leader (uncredited) | 1938 |
| Boots and Saddles | Orderly Given Charge of Gene's Horses (uncredited) | 1937 |
| Marked Woman | Cabbie #1 (uncredited) | 1937 |
| Mr. Dodd Takes the Air | Man in Sound Booth (uncredited) | 1937 |
| Laugh and Get Rich | Bill Hepburn | 1931 |
| The West~Bound Limited | Johnny Buckley | 1923 |
| My Wife and I | Stuart Borden | 1925 |
| Hell-Bent for Heaven | 1926 | |
| Satan in Sables | Paul Yervedoff | 1925 |
| Fly Away Baby | Reporter (uncredited) | 1937 |
| Behind the Curtain | Hugh Belmont | 1924 |
| Hollywood Halfbacks | 1931 | Series | Cast | Year |
