
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

Carter Brooks
Finders Keepers

Johnny Blake
Pop's Pal

Neil Parker
White Zombie

Geoffrey Hutchins
The Grim Comedian

Alarm Company Operator (uncredited)
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse

Dick Farwell (as Johnny Harron)
The Fox

Greenhouse Clerk
Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter

Billy Boy
Through The Back Door

Mike Fall
Street Girl

Eddie's Pitman Red
The Crowd Roars

Sears' Assistant (uncredited)
Quiet, Please

(uncredited)
Kid Galahad

Erich (as Johnny Harron)
Midnight Warning

Jerry Ross
The Murder in the Museum

Dick Wayne
Bride of the Storm

Johnny
The Little Irish Girl

Charlie Hooper
City Park

Ronnie Ross
Sister to Judas

Red
Indianapolis Speedway

Joe
Big Boy

Jeffrey Colt
Beauty Parlor

Sam Ragland
Stolen Sweets

Jay Grant
The Czar of Broadway

Donald Cass
Below the Line

John Martin
The Night Cry

Joe Pond
The Boy Friend

Thatcher Hospital Orderly (uncredited)
The Patient in Room 18

Colin Ferguson
The Fire Patrol

Studio Gateman
Out Where the Stars Begin

Pvt. Murphy
The Invisible Menace

Allison's Stenographer (uncredited)
Racket Busters

Extra Talking to Rodney
Boy Meets Girl

Man at Party
Going Places

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

Reporter (uncredited)
Angels Wash Their Faces

Technician
Cowboy from Brooklyn

Ship's Officer
Gold Diggers in Paris

Bank Clerk (uncredited)
My Bill

Freddie, Court Clerk (uncredited)
Naughty But Nice

Agent Cliff Durell
Secret Service of the Air

Reporter
Public Wedding

Reporter at Trial (uncredited)
Smashing the Money Ring

John
That Man's Here Again

Man With Street Radio Reporter
He Couldn't Say No

G-Man (uncredited)
King of the Underworld

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

Deputy District Attorney (uncredited)
Blackwell's Island

President Cleveland's Secretary (uncredited)
The Oklahoma Kid

Process Server (uncredited)
Women in the Wind

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

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

Jerry - a Reporter (uncredited)
Each Dawn I Die

Mr. Chet Maxfield
The Daredevil Drivers

Clipper (uncredited)
Kid Nightingale

Reporter (uncredited)
The Return of Doctor X

John Hay
Lincoln in the White House

American Tourist
Espionage Agent

Soldier (uncredited)
The Roaring Twenties

First Mate (uncredited)
Heart of the North

Harris (as Jack Harron)
Missing Witnesses

Man Greeting Sheriff at Dance (uncredited)
Blazing Sixes

Clerk
Varsity Show

Carrol (uncredited)
The Fighting 69th

Third Reporter (uncredited)
Calling Philo Vance

Doug
The Law of the Tong

Second Cab Driver
The Beloved Brat

Chauffeur (uncredited)
Torchy Blane in Chinatown

Dibble
Torchy Runs for Mayor

Motorcycle Policeman
Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite

Hotel Desk Clerk
Brother Rat and a Baby

Charlie - Bus Driver
Talent Scout

Union Lieutenant (uncredited)
Virginia City

Lt. Adams
Prairie Thunder

Jenkins (uncredited)
Jezebel

Carnival Day

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

Gus - Policeman at Morgue
Over the Wall

Belga Line Steward
Yes, My Darling Daughter

Billy Carmichael (as Johnn Harron)
Learning to Love

Mr. Gray
The Cowboy Quarterback

Hollywood Trouble

Police Radio Operator
Men in Exile

Wally Saunders
The Gold Diggers

Robert Williams
Penrod

Taxi Driver
Tear Gas Squad

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

Carter
The Bill of Rights

A Boy with a Barrel
Hearts of the World

Georges
Once and Forever

Cab Driver (uncredited)
A Fugitive from Justice

Chris Swoboda - Laura's Suitor (uncredited)
The Easiest Way

Spieler at Carnival (uncredited)
Penrod's Double Trouble

Academy Officer Investigating Fracas (uncredited)
On Dress Parade

Reynolds (uncredited)
The Adventurous Blonde

Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Blondes at Work

Aviator
Torchy Blane in Panama

John Wilkins (uncredited)
Torchy Gets Her Man

Rodney's Messenger (uncredited)
The Declaration of Independence

Minor Role (uncredited)
The Man Without a Country

Fight Announcer (uncredited)
Slapsie Maxie's

The Son
Old Shoes

Jack Welby
The Gilded Highway

The Woman Hater

Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Hard to Get

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

Cabbie #1 (uncredited)
Marked Woman

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

Bill Hepburn
Laugh and Get Rich

Johnny Buckley
The West~Bound Limited

Stuart Borden
My Wife and I

Hell-Bent for Heaven

Paul Yervedoff
Satan in Sables

Reporter (uncredited)
Fly Away Baby

Hugh Belmont
Behind the Curtain

Hollywood Halfbacks

Robert Horton
Love in the Dark

Convict Remaining in Cell (uncredited)
You Can't Get Away with Murder

The Hollywood Handicap

First Photographer (uncredited)
That Certain Woman

Jimmy Arnold
The Painted Flapper

Sam Thornhill
Silk Stockings

Max
Night Life

Bob Mannering
The Wife Who Wasn't Wanted
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
123
Gender
Male
Birthday
1903-03-31
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
John Thomas Harron