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John Compton
Born 1923-06-21Lynchburg, Tennessee, USA
John Compton (born John Compton Tolley; June 21, 1923 – May 12, 2015) was an American actor. Compton starred in the television series The D.A.'s Man (1959). He appeared in the films Mildred Pierce, Cheyenne, Jesse James Rides Again, Oh! Susanna, Thunder Over Arizona and Spoilers of the Forest, among others.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Spoilers of the ForestBilly MitchellFriendly PersuasionRebel Lieutenant (uncredited)Thunder Over ArizonaTab WarrenAdventures of the Texas Kid: Border AmbushBadenNavy BoundVincent CerranoOh! SusannaLieutenant CutterCalifornia PassageHenchmanThe Glass MenagerieYoung ManRock Island TrailTrooperJesse James Rides AgainSteve LongCheyenneLimpy BillNora PrentissReporter (uncredited)Mildred PierceTheodore 'Ted' Ellison Forrester (uncredited)