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John Compton

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John Compton

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Jun 21, 1923 (103 years old)

Place of Birth

Lynchburg, Tennessee, USA

Biography

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.

Known For

Acting
1959The D.A.'s ManShannon
1957Spoilers of the ForestBilly Mitchell
1956Thunder Over ArizonaTab Warren
1956Friendly PersuasionRebel Lieutenant (uncredited)
1955Highway PatrolNick West
1955Alfred Hitchcock PresentsVincent
1955Alfred Hitchcock PresentsWalt Norton
1954Adventures of the Texas Kid: Border AmbushBaden
1951Navy BoundVincent Cerrano
1951Oh! SusannaLieutenant Cutter
1950The Glass MenagerieYoung Man
1950California PassageHenchman
1950Rock Island TrailTrooper
1947CheyenneLimpy Bill
1947Jesse James Rides AgainSteve Long
1947Nora PrentissReporter (uncredited)
1945Mildred PierceTheodore 'Ted' Ellison Forrester (uncredited)
Production
2018The Last Movie StarAssociate Producer