Person file · Acting
John Harron
Born 1903-03-31New York City, New York, USA
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
Screen work
Movies & roles
A Fugitive from JusticeCab Driver (uncredited)Tear Gas SquadTaxi DriverVirginia CityUnion Lieutenant (uncredited)Calling Philo VanceThird Reporter (uncredited)The Fighting 69thCarrol (uncredited)Brother Rat and a BabyHotel Desk ClerkThe Return of Doctor XReporter (uncredited)On Dress ParadeAcademy Officer Investigating Fracas (uncredited)Kid NightingaleClipper (uncredited)The Roaring TwentiesSoldier (uncredited)Smashing the Money RingReporter at Trial (uncredited)Espionage AgentAmerican TouristSlapsie Maxie'sFight Announcer (uncredited)Angels Wash Their FacesReporter (uncredited)Each Dawn I DieJerry - a Reporter (uncredited)The Bill of RightsCarterTorchy Blane... Playing with DynamiteMotorcycle PolicemanIndianapolis SpeedwayRedThe Cowboy QuarterbackMr. GrayQuiet, PleaseSears' Assistant (uncredited)Naughty but NiceFreddie, Court Clerk (uncredited)Nancy Drew... Trouble ShooterGreenhouse ClerkCode of the Secret ServiceGambler Paid in Silver (uncredited)Torchy Runs for MayorDibble