John Lodge
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 20, 1903 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- Died
- October 29, 1985 (aged 82)
- Active Years
- 1933–1940 (8 Years)
- Total Credits
- 21 credits in database
Biography
John Lodge works in acting. Born October 20, 1903 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Died October 29, 1985. Archytele tracks 21 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
Career overview
John Davis Lodge, who was often credited simply as John Lodge during his acting career, was an American film actor, lawyer, politician, and diplomat. Born in Washington, District of Columbia, on October 20, 1903, he engaged in acting before pursuing politics and diplomacy, eventually serving as the 79th governor of Connecticut from 1951 to 1955, as well as a United States ambassador to Spain, Argentina, and Switzerland.
As a film actor, Lodge had roles in four Hollywood films between 1933 and 1935. His work during this period included playing Marlene Dietrich's lover in The Scarlet Empress and appearing as Shirley Temple's father in The Little Colonel. Following his initial work in Hollywood, Lodge went on to star or co-star in numerous British and European films between 1935 and 1940. His professional background also encompassed law and public service, and he belonged to several prominent political families in the Northeast United States, specifically the Cabot, Lodge, Frelinghuysen, and Davis families. Lodge passed away on October 29, 1985, at the age of 82.
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Full Filmography
21 titles- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- From Mayerling to Sarajevo (1940) as Archduke Franz Ferdinand
- Heartbeat (1939) as Lord Jerry Dansbury
- Pasha's Wives (1939) as Vedad Bey, her husband
- Bank Holiday (1938) as Stephen Howard
- Queer Cargo (1938) as Capt. Harley
- Premiere (1938) as Inspector Bonnard
- Bulldog Drummond at Bay (1937) as Hugh "Bulldog" Drummond
- Tonight at Eleven (1937) as Jack Morris
- The Tenth Man (1936) as George Winter
- Ourselves Alone (1936) as County Inspector Hanney
- Sensation (1936) as Pat Heston
- The Little Colonel (1935) as Jack Sherman
- Crimson Dynasty (1935) as Grand Duke Frederick
- The Scarlet Empress (1934) as Count Alexei
- Menace (1934) as Ronald Cavendish
- Little Women (1933) as Brooke
- Little Women (1933) Other
- Murders in the Zoo (1933) as Roger Hewitt
- Under the Tonto Rim (1933) as Joe Gilbert
- The Woman Accused (1933) as Dr. Simpson
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What movies or TV shows is John Lodge best known for?
John Lodge is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including An Audience with... (1978), The Johannes B. Kerner Show (1998), Bulldog Drummond at Bay (1937), Zanmang Loopy’s Mukbang (2026).
When and where was John Lodge born?
John Lodge was born on October 20, 1903 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. They passed away on October 29, 1985.
How many credits does John Lodge have?
John Lodge has 21 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1933 and 1940.
What is John Lodge's background in cinema and television?
John Davis Lodge (October 20, 1903 – October 29, 1985) was an American film actor, lawyer, politician, and diplomat. He was the 79th governor of Connecticut from 1951 to 1955, and later served as U.S. ambassador to Spain, Argentina, and Switzerland. As an actor, he often was credited simply as John Lodge. He had roles ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Bulldog Drummond at Bay (1937) as Hugh "Bulldog" Drummond — aged about 33
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self — aged about 74
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