John Compton
Biography
John Compton works in acting. Born June 21, 1923 in Lynchburg, Tennessee, USA. Died May 12, 2015. Archytele tracks 18 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
18 titles- The Last Movie Star (2018) Associate Producer
- The D.A.'s Man (1959) as Shannon
- Spoilers of the Forest (1957) as Billy Mitchell
- Friendly Persuasion (1956) as Rebel Lieutenant (uncredited)
- Thunder Over Arizona (1956) as Tab Warren
- Highway Patrol (1955) as Nick West
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Vincent
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Walt Norton
- Adventures of the Texas Kid: Border Ambush (1954) as Baden
- Oh! Susanna (1951) as Lieutenant Cutter
- Navy Bound (1951) as Vincent Cerrano
- The Glass Menagerie (1950) as Young Man
- Rock Island Trail (1950) as Trooper
- California Passage (1950) as Henchman
- Nora Prentiss (1947) as Reporter (uncredited)
- Cheyenne (1947) as Limpy Bill
- Jesse James Rides Again (1947) as Steve Long
- Mildred Pierce (1945) as Theodore 'Ted' Ellison Forrester (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Compton best known for?
John Compton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Friendly Persuasion (1956), Highway Patrol (1955), Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955), Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955).
When and where was John Compton born?
John Compton was born on June 21, 1923 in Lynchburg, Tennessee, USA. They passed away on May 12, 2015.
How many credits does John Compton have?
John Compton has accumulated over 18 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1945 to 2018.
What is John Compton's background in cinema and television?
John Compton (born John Compton Tolley; June 21, 1923 – May 12, 2015) was an American actor. Compton starred in the television series The D.A.'s Man (1959). He appeared in the films Mildred Pierce, Cheyenne, Jesse James Rides Again, Oh! Susanna, Thunder Over Arizona and Spoilers of the Forest, among others.
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Vincent — aged about 32
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Walt Norton — aged about 32
- Mildred Pierce (1945) as Theodore 'Ted' Ellison Forrester (uncredited) — aged about 22
- Friendly Persuasion (1956) as Rebel Lieutenant (uncredited) — aged about 33
- Highway Patrol (1955) as Nick West — aged about 32
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