John T. Dillon (actor)

John T. Dillon (June 19, 1876 – December 29, 1937) was an American actor of the silent era. He appeared in more than 130 films between 1908 and 1936. He died in Los Angeles, California from pneumonia.

Born(1876-06-19)June 19, 1876

New York City, New York, U.S.

DiedDecember 29, 1937(1937-12-29) (aged 61)

Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Yearsactive1908–1936

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John T. Dillon
Dillon (left) with Charlie Chaplin in The New Janitor (1914)
Born	(1876-06-19)June 19, 1876 New York City, New York, U.S.
Died	December 29, 1937(1937-12-29) (aged 61) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Years active	1908–1936

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Dillon was born in New York City.^[1] Actor Edward Dillon was his brother, and he had a sister, Marcella.^[2] They are not related to director John Francis Dillon.^{[citation needed]}

Dillon's work on stage included acting on Broadway in The Bishop's Carriage (1907).^[3]

Dillon was a veteran of the Spanish-American War. He had a wife, Wilhelmina,^[1] and he died of pneumonia on December 29, 1937, in a soldiers' home.^[4]