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John Brown(1904-1957)

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John Brown was born on 4 April 1904 in Hull, Yorkshire, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Strangers on a Train (1951), Robot Monster (1953) and Hans Christian Andersen (1952). He died on 16 May 1957 in West Hollywood, California, USA.
BornApril 4, 1904
DiedMay 16, 1957(53)
BornApril 4, 1904
DiedMay 16, 1957(53)
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Known for

Farley Granger, Ruth Roman, and Robert Walker in Strangers on a Train (1951)
Strangers on a Train
7.9
  • Prof. Collins
  • 1951
Claudia Barrett and George Nader in Robot Monster (1953)
Robot Monster
3.0
  • Ro-Man
  • Great Guidance(voice)
  • 1953
Hans Christian Andersen (1952)
Hans Christian Andersen
6.9
  • Schoolmaster
  • 1952
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950)
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
8.6
TV Series
  • Harry Morton

Credits

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Actor

  • Unidentified Flying Objects: The True Story of Flying Saucers (1956)
    Unidentified Flying Objects: The True Story of Flying Saucers
    5.3
    • Narrator
    • 1956
  • Dixieland Droopy (1954)
    Dixieland Droopy
    7.3
    Short
    • Narrator
    • Pee Wee Runt
    • Flea Bandleader (uncredited) ...
    • 1954
  • The Farm of Tomorrow (1954)
    The Farm of Tomorrow
    6.6
    Short
    • Tomato Narrator (uncredited)
    • 1954
  • Casey at the Bat (1954)
    Casey at the Bat
    6.7
    Short
    • Umpire (uncredited)
    • 1954
  • Marlon Brando in The Wild One (1953)
    The Wild One
    6.7
    • Bill Hannegan
    • 1953
  • Man Crazy (1953)
    Man Crazy
    5.8
    • Mr. Duncan
    • 1953
  • Joan Fontaine, Ida Lupino, and Edmond O'Brien in The Bigamist (1953)
    The Bigamist
    6.8
    • Dr. Wallace (uncredited)
    • 1953
  • Elroy 'Crazylegs' Hirsch and Joan Vohs in Crazylegs (1953)
    Crazylegs
    5.5
    • Keller
    • 1953
  • Howard Duff and Ida Lupino in Jennifer (1953)
    Jennifer
    5.9
    • Service Station Attendant (uncredited)
    • 1953
  • A Unicorn in the Garden (1953)
    A Unicorn in the Garden
    6.7
    Short
    • Narrator
    • Husband
    • Dr. I. Ego Psychiatrist (uncredited)
    • 1953
  • Claudia Barrett and George Nader in Robot Monster (1953)
    Robot Monster
    3.0
    • Ro-Man
    • Great Guidance (voice)
    • 1953
  • T.V. of Tomorrow (1953)
    T.V. of Tomorrow
    7.2
    Short
    • Narrator - Las Vegas Special (uncredited)
    • 1953
  • That's My Pup! (1953)
    That's My Pup!
    7.6
    Short
    • Spike (uncredited)
    • 1953
  • Biff Baker, U.S.A. (1952)
    Biff Baker, U.S.A.
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Mueller
    • 1952
  • David Alpert and Frances Rafferty in Your Jeweler's Showcase (1952)
    Your Jeweler's Showcase
    7.7
    TV Series
    • 1952

Soundtrack

  • Farley Granger, Ruth Roman, and Robert Walker in Strangers on a Train (1951)
    Strangers on a Train
    7.9
    • performer: "Bill Grogan's Goat" (uncredited)
    • 1951

Personal details

  • Born
    • April 4, 1904
    • Hull, Yorkshire, England, UK
  • Died
    • May 16, 1957
    • West Hollywood, California, USA(heart attack)
  • Spouse
    • ?? - 1957
  • Other works
    (5/8/50) Radio: Appeared (as "Digger O'Dell") in a "Lux Radio Theatre" production of "The Life of Riley".
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

Did you know

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    He also played the narrator and lead character on Damon Runyon Theater for several seasons.

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