Portrait of John Compton

John Compton

Bio: John Compton (born John Compton Tolley; June 21, 1923 – May 12, 2015) was an American actor. Compton starred in the television series The D
Born: Thu, Jun 21 1923
Birthplace: Lynchburg, Tennessee, USA

Death: Tue, May 12 2015
John Compton is 91 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Spoilers of the Forest
Spoilers of the Forest
John Compton was 33 in Spoilers of the Forest as 'Billy Mitchell'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 04 1957
Poster of Friendly Persuasion
Friendly Persuasion
John Compton was 33 in Friendly Persuasion as 'Rebel Lieutenant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 30 1956
Poster of Thunder Over Arizona
Thunder Over Arizona
John Compton was 33 in Thunder Over Arizona as 'Tab Warren'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 04 1956
Poster of Adventures of the Texas Kid: Border Ambush
Adventures of the Texas Kid: Border Ambush
John Compton was 30 in Adventures of the Texas Kid: Border Ambush as 'Baden'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1954
Poster of Navy Bound
Navy Bound
John Compton was 27 in Navy Bound as 'Vincent Cerrano'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 04 1951
Poster of Oh! Susanna
Oh! Susanna
John Compton was 27 in Oh! Susanna as 'Lieutenant Cutter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1951
Poster of California Passage
California Passage
John Compton was 27 in California Passage as 'Henchman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1950
Poster of The Glass Menagerie
The Glass Menagerie
John Compton was 27 in The Glass Menagerie as 'Young Man'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 28 1950
Poster of Rock Island Trail
Rock Island Trail
John Compton was 26 in Rock Island Trail as 'Trooper'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 18 1950
Poster of Jesse James Rides Again
Jesse James Rides Again
John Compton was 24 in Jesse James Rides Again as 'Steve Long'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 02 1947
Poster of Cheyenne
Cheyenne
John Compton was 23 in Cheyenne as 'Limpy Bill'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 06 1947
Poster of Nora Prentiss
Nora Prentiss
John Compton was 23 in Nora Prentiss as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 22 1947
Poster of Mildred Pierce
Mildred Pierce
John Compton was 22 in Mildred Pierce as 'Theodore 'Ted' Ellison Forrester (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 20 1945

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The D.A.'s Man
The D.A.'s Man
John Compton was 35+ in The D.A.'s Man as 'Shannon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 03 1959
Poster of Highway Patrol
Highway Patrol
John Compton was 32+ in Highway Patrol as 'Nick West'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1955
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
John Compton was 32+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Vincent, Walt Norton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955