John Harron

Known For: Acting
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: March 31, 1903
Day of Death: November 24, 1939 (37 years old)
Place of Birth: New 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
1940
1939

Actor Greenhouse Clerk
Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter

Actor Sears' Assistant (uncredited)
Quiet, Please

Actor Red
Indianapolis Speedway

Actor Gambler Paid in Silver (uncredited)
Code of the Secret Service

Actor Reporter (uncredited)
Angels Wash Their Faces

Actor Freddie, Court Clerk (uncredited)
Naughty But Nice

Actor Agent Cliff Durell
Secret Service of the Air

Actor Reporter at Trial (uncredited)
Smashing the Money Ring

Actor G-Man (uncredited)
King of the Underworld

Actor First Fight Radio Announcer (uncredited)
They Made Me a Criminal

Actor Deputy District Attorney (uncredited)
Blackwell's Island

Actor President Cleveland's Secretary (uncredited)
The Oklahoma Kid

Actor Process Server (uncredited)
Women in the Wind

Actor George, the Man Taking Judith's Coat (uncredited)
Dark Victory

Actor Man in Montage with Propaganda (uncredited)
Confessions of a Nazi Spy

Actor Jerry - a Reporter (uncredited)
Each Dawn I Die

Actor Clipper (uncredited)
Kid Nightingale

Actor Reporter (uncredited)
The Return of Doctor X

Actor John Hay
Lincoln in the White House

Actor American Tourist
Espionage Agent

Actor Soldier (uncredited)
The Roaring Twenties

Actor Chauffeur (uncredited)
Torchy Blane in Chinatown

Actor Dibble
Torchy Runs for Mayor

Actor Motorcycle Policeman
Torchy Blane.. Playing with Dynamite

Actor Belga Line Steward
Yes, My Darling Daughter

Actor Mr. Gray
The Cowboy Quarterback

Actor Carter
The Bill of Rights

Actor Academy Officer Investigating Fracas (uncredited)
On Dress Parade

Actor Fight Announcer (uncredited)
Slapsie Maxie's
1938

Actor Alarm Company Operator (uncredited)
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse

Actor Thatcher Hospital Orderly (uncredited)
The Patient in Room 18

Actor Studio Gateman
Out Where the Stars Begin

Actor Pvt. Murphy
The Invisible Menace

Actor Allison's Stenographer (uncredited)
Racket Busters

Actor Extra Talking to Rodney
Boy Meets Girl

Actor Man at Party
Going Places

Actor Technician
Cowboy from Brooklyn

Actor Ship's Officer
Gold Diggers in Paris

Actor Bank Clerk (uncredited)
My Bill

Actor Man With Street Radio Reporter
He Couldn't Say No

Actor Mr. Chet Maxfield
The Daredevil Drivers

Actor First Mate (uncredited)
Heart of the North

Actor Second Cab Driver
The Beloved Brat

Actor Jenkins (uncredited)
Jezebel

Actor Gus - Policeman at Morgue
Over the Wall

Actor Spieler at Carnival (uncredited)
Penrod's Double Trouble

Actor Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Blondes at Work

Actor Aviator
Torchy Blane in Panama

Actor John Wilkins (uncredited)
Torchy Gets Her Man

Actor Rodney's Messenger (uncredited)
The Declaration of Independence

Actor Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Hard to Get
1937

Actor (uncredited)
Kid Galahad

Actor Reporter
Public Wedding

Actor John
That Man's Here Again

Actor Harris (as Jack Harron)
Missing Witnesses

Actor Man Greeting Sheriff at Dance (uncredited)
Blazing Sixes

Actor Clerk
Varsity Show

Actor Charlie - Bus Driver
Talent Scout

Actor Lt. Adams
Prairie Thunder

Actor Carol's Dance Partner at Party
Her Husband's Secretary

Actor Police Radio Operator
Men in Exile

Actor Country Club Man #1 (uncredited)
The Go-Getter

Actor Reynolds (uncredited)
The Adventurous Blonde

Actor Minor Role (uncredited)
The Man Without a Country

Actor Orderly Given Charge of Gene's Horses (uncredited)
Boots and Saddles

Actor Cabbie #1 (uncredited)
Marked Woman

Actor Man in Sound Booth (uncredited)
Mr. Dodd Takes the Air

Actor Reporter (uncredited)
Fly Away Baby