John Harmon
ActingAbout John Harmon
John Harmon was born on June 30, 1905 in Washington, USA as Johann Hermann Legler. He was an actor and production manager, known for Star Trek: The Original Series (1966), King of the Underworld (1939) and The Monster of Piedras Blancas (1959). He died on August 6, 1985 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
John Harmon Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Harmon reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of John Harmon's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 94% of John Harmon's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Gambling Ship, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Harmon Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Harmon's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Harmon has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Lassie: The Adventures of Neeka | Clay Bowers (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Funny Girl | Company Manager | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Street Is My Beat | Mr. Martinson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Move Over, Darling | Taxi Driver (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The 7th Commandment | Pete | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Ghost Farm | Bray | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | God Is My Partner | 'Long Shot' Ben Renson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Canyon River | Ben | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Jail Busters | Tomsic | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Rails Into Laramie | Dealer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Bitter Creek | A.Z. Platte | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Jack Slade | Hollis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Tangier Incident | Tony | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Cyrano de Bergerac | Lackey (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Joe Palooka in the Squared Circle | Phillips - Reporter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Blonde Dynamite | Professor | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Alias the Champ | Chuck Lyons | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Once More, My Darling | Georgie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Streets of San Francisco | Sammy Hess | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Louisiana | Steve | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Monsieur Verdoux | Joe Darwin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Brute Force | Roberts (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Adventure | Taxi Driver (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Conflict | Pickpocket (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Silent Partner | Blackie Barton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Find the Blackmailer | Ray Hickey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Chance of a Lifetime | Red Taggart (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Truck Busters | Maxie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Lucky Jordan | Big-Ears | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Call of the Canyon | The Pigeon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Secrets of the Lone Wolf | Bernard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Pittsburgh Kid | Morrie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Manpower | Benny (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Deadly Game | Henchman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Raiders of the Desert | Ahmed | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Hit the Road | Creeper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | American Spoken Here | Soda Jerk (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Stranger on the Third Floor | Thin-Faced Man in Crowd (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Charlie McCarthy, Detective | Harry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Inside Information | Frenchy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Union Pacific | One-Armed Reporter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Mystery of the White Room | Pete - the Fingerprint Man | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | King of the Underworld | Slats | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Pirates of the Skies | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Gambling Ship | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Exposed | Finn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Missing Guest | Baldrich's Guard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | A Slight Case of Murder | Blackhat Gallagher | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Black Doll | Cabbie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | 3 Kids and a Queen | Montage Man | Hit | Similar → |
John Harmon - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Harmon?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Harmon is "Gambling Ship" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has John Harmon acted in?
John Harmon has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Harmon?
Other notable films include "Inside Information", "Streets of San Francisco", and "Louisiana".