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John Harron

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John Harron
Born(1904-03-31)March 31, 1904
DiedNovember 24, 1939(1939-11-24) (aged 35)
Years active1918–1940
Spouse
Betty Westmore
(m. 1929)
Children1
RelativesRobert 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.[2]

Selected filmography

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References

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