Biography

John Compton

Acting

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. In total, there are 16 recognized credits in film and television. On Cinestia you can browse John Compton's complete filmography — 13 films and 3 series — and find where t…

Career works

Movies

Series

Career average

6.8/10

Birth date

06/21/1923

Place of birth

Lynchburg, Tennessee, USA

Date of death

05/12/2015

Filmography highlights