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
Filmography29 titles
Sister to Judas
The Roaring Twenties
Penrod's Double Trouble
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
Jezebel
Kid Galahad
Dark Victory
Each Dawn I Die
Gold Diggers in Paris
Varsity Show
Marked Woman
King of the Underworld
Boots and Saddles
Through the Back Door
They Made Me a Criminal
Virginia City
Confessions of a Nazi Spy
The Crowd Roars
Street Girl
The Return of Doctor X
The Oklahoma Kid
White Zombie
Hearts of the World
The Fighting 69th
You Can't Get Away with Murder
That Certain Woman
Racket Busters
Big Boy
The Murder in the Museum