Biography
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
Movies & TV Shows
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White Zombie (1932) — Neil Parker
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The Roaring Twenties (1939) — Soldier (uncredited)
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Jezebel (1938) — Jenkins (uncredited)
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Dark Victory (1939) — George, the Man Taking Judith's Coat (uncredited)
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Marked Woman (1937) — Cabbie #1 (uncredited)
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Each Dawn I Die (1939) — Jerry - a Reporter (uncredited)
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The Return of Doctor X (1939) — Reporter (uncredited)
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Kid Galahad (1937) — Fred (uncredited)
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The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (1938) — Alarm Company Operator (uncredited)
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They Made Me a Criminal (1939) — First Fight Radio Announcer (uncredited)
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Virginia City (1940) — Union Lieutenant (uncredited)
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The Oklahoma Kid (1939) — President Cleveland's Secretary (uncredited)
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Confessions of a Nazi Spy (1939) — Man in Montage with Propaganda (uncredited)
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The Fighting 69th (1940) — Carrol (uncredited)
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King of the Underworld (1939) — G-Man (uncredited)
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You Can't Get Away with Murder (1939) — Convict Remaining in Cell (uncredited)
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Hearts of the World (1918) — A Boy with a Barrel
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The Crowd Roars (1932) — Eddie's Pitman Red
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That Certain Woman (1937) — First Photographer (uncredited)
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Racket Busters (1938) — Allison's Stenographer (uncredited)
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The Easiest Way (1931) — Chris Swoboda - Laura's Suitor (uncredited)
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The Adventurous Blonde (1937) — Reynolds (uncredited)
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Calling Philo Vance (1940) — Third Reporter (uncredited)
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Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter (1939) — Greenhouse Clerk
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The Invisible Menace (1938) — Pvt. Murphy
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The Man Without a Country (1937) — Minor Role (uncredited)
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The Declaration of Independence (1938) — Rodney's Messenger (uncredited)
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Through the Back Door (1921) — Billy Boy
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Espionage Agent (1939) — American Tourist
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Blondes at Work (1938) — Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
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Fly Away Baby (1937) — Reporter (uncredited)
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Street Girl (1929) — Mike Fall
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Midnight Warning (1932) — Erich (as Johnny Harron)
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The Patient in Room 18 (1938) — Thatcher Hospital Orderly (uncredited)
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Angels Wash Their Faces (1939) — Reporter (uncredited)
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My Bill (1938) — Bank Clerk (uncredited)
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Varsity Show (1937) — Clerk
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The Beloved Brat (1938) — Second Cab Driver
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The Murder in the Museum (1934) — Jerry Ross
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Indianapolis Speedway (1939) — Red