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