John Hart
Biography
John Hart was an American film and television actor who worked for decades in westerns, serials and supporting parts. Born in Los Angeles, he entered pictures in 1937 with a small role in Daughter of Shanghai, moved on to B movies and westerns including Prison Farm and King of Alcatraz, and appeared in two Cecil B. DeMille productions, North West Mounted Police (1940) and The Buccaneer (1938). Wartime Army service interrupted his acting from 1941, and afterward he worked often for Sam Katzman, taking the lead in the Jack Armstrong (1947) serial and doing stunt work. He was best known on television, playing Hawkeye in Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans. He also spent a single season, 1952 to 1953, as the Lone Ranger after the producers replaced Clayton Moore with him. Later supporting roles included Dr. Stein in Blackenstein (1973) and a newspaper editor in The Legend of the Lone Ranger (1981), his final theatrical film.
91years old at death
- Born Los Angeles
- Died Rosarito
- Star sign: SagittariusThe sign runs November 22 to December 21
- Also credited as John Lewis Hart
Movie Career
- Films
- 7
- Career span
- 31 years1950 to 1981
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First role
Hart's first screen work was a bit part in the 1937 film Daughter of Shanghai, and he went on to small parts in B pictures before two Cecil B. DeMille films.
Own stunts
Hart did stunt work alongside his acting in numerous westerns, and after his military service he worked often for producer Sam Katzman, who gave him the lead in the 1947 Jack Armstrong serial.
John Hart movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
- Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol1962 Animation, Comedy, Dramaas Billings / Stage Manager / Milkmanvoice
IMDb rating 7.63.7K votes
Worked with
John Hart shares two films with Paul Frees, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Paul Frees's page
Christopher Lloyd's page
Vincent Price's page
Glenn Ford's page
Byron Foulger's page
Mel Blanc's page
Abe LevitowDirector, 1 film, 1962
All films by Abe Levitow
All films by William A. Fraker
George PalDirector, 1 film, 1961
All films by George Pal
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Honored | ||
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.