Quick Facts
Born:
1923-06-21
Birthplace:
Lynchburg, Tennessee, USA
Credits:
17 Total Roles
John Compton
Acting
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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
Mildred Pierce
Theodore 'Ted' Ellison Forrester (uncredited)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Vincent
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Walt Norton
Friendly Persuasion
Rebel Lieutenant (uncredited)
Nora Prentiss
Reporter (uncredited)
The Glass Menagerie
Young Man
Cheyenne
Limpy Bill
Highway Patrol
Nick West
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | The D.A.'s Man TV | Shannon |
| 1957 | Spoilers of the Forest MOVIE | Billy Mitchell |
| 1956 | Friendly Persuasion MOVIE | Rebel Lieutenant (uncredited) |
| 1956 | Thunder Over Arizona MOVIE | Tab Warren |
| 1955 | Highway Patrol TV | Nick West |
| 1955 | Alfred Hitchcock Presents TV | Vincent |
| 1955 | Alfred Hitchcock Presents TV | Walt Norton |
| 1954 | Adventures of the Texas Kid: Border Ambush MOVIE | Baden |
| 1951 | Navy Bound MOVIE | Vincent Cerrano |
| 1951 | Oh! Susanna MOVIE | Lieutenant Cutter |