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William Janney

Known For
Acting
Born
February 15, 1908 in New York City, New York, USA
Died
December 22, 1992
Active Years
1929–1937 (9 Years)
Total Credits
35 credits in database
Acting Born Feb 15, 1908 Died Dec 22, 1992 New York City, New York, USA 35 credits
35
Total Credits
1929–1937
9 Years Career Span
2
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

William Janney works in acting. Born February 15, 1908 in New York City, New York, USA. Died December 22, 1992. Archytele tracks 35 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Cimarron

as Man Phoning Ambulance (uncredited)
Film

The Dawn Patrol

as Gordon 'Donny' Scott

Frequent co-stars

Richard Barthelmess 1 shared title
Douglas Fairbanks Jr. 1 shared title
Neil Hamilton 1 shared title
Frank McHugh 1 shared title
Clyde Cook 1 shared title
James Finlayson 1 shared title
Gardner James 1 shared title
Edmund Breon 1 shared title
Jack Ackroyd 1 shared title
Harry Allen 1 shared title

Career timeline

Clipped Wings
Hopalong Cassidy ReturnsSutter's Gold
Bonnie ScotlandThe Great Hotel MurderSweepstake AnnieWithout ChildrenBorn to Gamble
A Modern HeroAs the Earth TurnsA Successful Failure
The World ChangesSecret of the Blue RoomThe Crime of the CenturyTerror AboardKing of the Wild Horses
Two SecondsA Successful CalamityCroonerThe MouthpieceUnder-Cover Man
CimarronGirls Demand Excitement
The Dawn PatrolThe Girl Said NoThe Right of WayThose Who DanceYoung Desire
SaluteCoquetteMexicali Rose

Full Filmography

35 titles
  • Clipped Wings (1937) as Mickey Lofton
  • Hopalong Cassidy Returns (1936) as Buddy Cassidy
  • Sutter's Gold (1936) as John Sutter Jr.
  • Bonnie Scotland (1935) as Allan Douglas
  • The Great Hotel Murder (1935) as Harry Prentice
  • Sweepstake Annie (1935) as Arthur Foster
  • Without Children (1935) as David Sonny Cole Jr.
  • Born to Gamble (1935) as Fred Mathews
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  • A Modern Hero (1934) as Young Pierre Croy
  • As the Earth Turns (1934) as Ollie
  • A Successful Failure (1934) as Robert Cushing
  • The World Changes (1933) as Orin Nordholm III
  • Secret of the Blue Room (1933) as Thomas Brandt
  • The Crime of the Century (1933) as James Brandt
  • Terror Aboard (1933) as Edward Wilson
  • King of the Wild Horses (1933) as Two Feathers
  • Should Ladies Behave (1933) as Geoffrey Cole
  • The Iron Master (1933) as David Stillman
  • Two Seconds (1932) as College Boy at Execution
  • A Successful Calamity (1932) as Eddie Wilton
  • Crooner (1932) as Pat - Band Member
  • The Mouthpiece (1932) as John 'Johnny' Morris
  • Under-Cover Man (1932) as Jimmie Madigan
  • Cimarron (1931) as Man Phoning Ambulance (uncredited)
  • Girls Demand Excitement (1931) as Freddie
  • The Dawn Patrol (1930) as Gordon 'Donny' Scott
  • The Girl Said No (1930) as Jimmie Ward
  • The Right of Way (1930) as Billy Wantage
  • Those Who Dance (1930) as Tim Brady
  • Young Desire (1930) as Bobby Spencer
  • Shooting Straight (1930) as Tommy Powell
  • The Pay-Off (1930) as Tommy
  • Salute (1929) as Midshipman Paul Randall
  • Coquette (1929) as Jimmy Besant
  • Mexicali Rose (1929) as Bob Manning

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is William Janney best known for?

William Janney is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cimarron (1931), The Dawn Patrol (1930).

When and where was William Janney born?

William Janney was born on February 15, 1908 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on December 22, 1992.

How many credits does William Janney have?

William Janney has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1929 to 1937.

William Janney by the numbers

35credits
35films
0TV series
1929–1937active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • The Dawn Patrol (1930) as Gordon 'Donny' Scott — aged about 22
  • Cimarron (1931) as Man Phoning Ambulance (uncredited) — aged about 23

Full filmography (35) Born on February 15 In memoriam 1992

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