John Harrington - Actor Profile

John Harrington

Acting
Updated: May 16, 2026
15Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 22, 1882
Birth Place: Riverside County, California, USA

John Harrington Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of John Harrington reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 15 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of John Harrington's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 73% of John Harrington'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 Counterfeit Lady, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best John Harrington Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John Harrington's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Counterfeit Lady (1936) movie poster
★10.0

Counterfeit Lady: Phyllis Fowler claims to be just a "simple little country girl" trying to get by in the wicked big-city, and she takes a

Counterfeit Lady

1936•Comedy
★10.0
Checkers (1937) movie poster
★10.0

Checkers: A clever veterinarian repairs a horse's leg so the animal can run in a big race and save a man's farm.

Checkers

1937•Drama
★9.0
Tin Gods (1926) movie poster
★9.0

Tin Gods: In a mountain village in South America, Dr. McCoy and the padre watch Roger Drake enter a small chapel near a towering b

Tin Gods

1926•Drama
★7.4
Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) movie poster
★7.4

Mutiny on the Bounty: Fletcher Christian successfully leads a revolt against the ruthless Captain Bligh on the HMS Bounty. However, Bligh retu

Mutiny on the Bounty

1935•Adventure
★7.3
The Street of Forgotten Men (1925) movie poster
★7.3

The Street of Forgotten Men: Easy-Money Charley, the best fake crippled beggar in New York, loses his beloved dog and adopts a dying prostitute's dau

The Street of Forgotten Men

1925•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie John Harrington has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1939 Touching All Bases Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1937 Checkers Mr. Green Super Hit Similar →
1937 Dangerously Yours Louis Davis Average Similar →
1937 Step Lively, Jeeves! Barney Ross Average Similar →
1936 Counterfeit Lady Swanson Super Hit Similar →
1936 The Big Game Blackie Dawson Hit Similar →
1936 The President's Mystery Thug (uncredited) Average Similar →
1936 Swing Time (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1936 Women Are Trouble Tim Gleason Hit Similar →
1935 Mutiny on the Bounty Mr. Purcell Hit Similar →
1931 Local Boy Makes Good Coach Jackson Hit Similar →
1927 Rubber Heels Grogan Hit Similar →
1926 Tin Gods Dougherty Super Hit Similar →
1925 The Man Who Found Himself Warden Hit Similar →
1925 The Street of Forgotten Men Bridgeport White-Eye Hit Similar →

John Harrington - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Harrington?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Harrington is "Counterfeit Lady" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has John Harrington acted in?

John Harrington has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Harrington?

Other notable films include "Checkers", "Tin Gods", and "Mutiny on the Bounty".

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