John Warburton (actor)
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John Warburton | |
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 John Warburton in 1933 | |
| Born | 18 June 1903 Drogheda, Ireland |
| Died | 27 October 1981 (aged 78) Sherman Oaks, California, US |
| Alma mater | Oxford University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1932–1978 |
John Warburton (June 18, 1903 – October 27, 1981)[1] was a British actor who appeared in numerous Hollywood films in the 1930s to 1960s.
Born in Drogheda, Ireland,[2] Warburton studied for the ministry at Oxford University and served in the British military beginning in 1916.[3] He came to the United States as a stowaway on a freighter and began acting on stage in New York.[4]
On Broadway, Warburton portrayed Cyril Beverley in Bird in Hand (1930).[5] His film career began with RKO's Secrets of the French Police (1932).[6] His work on television included performing on 35 episodes of Fireside Theater.[7] He also guest-starred in television series such as Perry Mason[6] and the Star Trek episode "Balance of Terror".[8]
In 1933, Warburton was in the center of legal trouble in Los Angeles. A grand jury indicted two men for beating and robbing Warburton in revenge for his alleged beating of actress Alice White. She testified that an argument at a party led to Warburton's battery, which resulted in her spending four days in bed to recover.[9]
Personal life
Among Warburton's five wives were Ruth Selwyn and Lucille Morrison.[7]
Death
He died of cancer in Sherman Oaks, California at age 78.[4]
Selected filmography
- The Silver Lining (1932) as Larry Clark
- Secrets of the French Police (1932) as Leon Renault
- Love Is Dangerous (1933) as Steve
- Cavalcade (1933) as Edward Marryot
- A Study in Scarlet (1933) as John Stanford
- Blind Adventure (1933) as Reggie
- Charlie Chan's Greatest Case (1933) as John Quincy Winterslip
- Let's Talk It Over (1934) as Alex Winters
- Dizzy Dames (1935) as Rodney Stokes
- Becky Sharp (1935) as Beau Brummel (uncredited)
- Partners of the Plains (1938) as Ronald Harwood
- The Sisters (1938) as Anthony Bittick
- Captain Fury (1939) as Bob
- The White Cliffs of Dover (1944) as Reggie Ashwood
- Marriage Is a Private Affair (1944) as Chris (uncredited)
- Nothing but Trouble (1944) as Ronetz
- The Valley of Decision (1945) as Giles
- Dangerous Partners (1945) as Clyde Ballister
- Confidential Agent (1945) as Neil Forbes
- Saratoga Trunk (1945) as Bartholomew Van Steed
- Tarzan and the Huntress (1947) as Carl Marley
- Living in a Big Way (1947) as 'Skippy' Stuart Simms
- Bronco Buster (1952) as Crawford (uncredited)
- City Beneath the Sea (1953) as Captain Clive
- East of Sumatra (1953) as Gregory Keith
- The Royal African Rifles (1953) as Col. Burke
- Headline Hunters (1955) as Harvey S. Kevin
- The Mating Game (1956) as Marshall (uncredited)
- From the Terrace (1960) as Partner (uncredited)
- Secret File: Hollywood (1962) as Jimmy Cameron
- Perry Mason (1962) as Mr. Campion
- King Rat (1965) as The Commandant
- Assault on a Queen (1966) as Bank Manager
- Funny Girl (1968) as Card Player (uncredited)
- Nighthawks (1978) (final film role)
