John Harron Explained

John Harron should not be confused with John Haran.

John Harron
Birth Date:March 31, 1904
Birth Place:New York City, U.S.
Death Place:Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Yearsactive:1918–1940
Children:1
Relatives:Robert Harron (brother)
Mary Harron (sister)

John Harron (March 31, 1904  - November 24, 1939[1]) was an American actor. He appeared in more than 160 films between 1918 and 1940.

Born on March 31, 1904, in New York City, he was the brother of actor Robert Harron[2] 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.[3] Harron "achieved great success on the silent screen but was reduced to minor roles or minor films with the coming of sound."[4]

Harron died in Seattle, Washington from spinal meningitis. He is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Los Angeles.

Selected filmography

Notes and References

  1. Book: Ellenberger . Allan R. . Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries: A Directory . May 1, 2001 . McFarland . 978-0-7864-0983-9 . 19 . April 26, 2024 . en.
  2. Book: Wilson . Scott . Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons, 3d ed. . September 5, 2016 . McFarland . 978-0-7864-7992-4 . 320 . April 26, 2024 . en.
  3. June 4, 1922 . 33 . Johnny Harron Lead for Laura . Moving Picture World . April 27, 2024 .
  4. Book: Senn . Bryan . Golden Horrors: An Illustrated Critical Filmography of Terror Cinema, 1931-1939 . September 3, 2015 . McFarland . 978-1-4766-1089-4 . 91 . April 27, 2024 . en.