John Howard
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📘 Biography
John Howard, born John R. Cox Jr., was an American film actor best known for his roles in B-movie serials and adventure films during the 1930s and 1940s. A graduate of the University of California, Howard’s clean-cut looks and confident demeanor made him a favorite for heroic roles in action-packed features.
He gained widespread recognition portraying the title character in the Bulldog Drummond series, appearing in seven installments between 1937 and 1939. He also had a significant supporting role in The Philadelphia Story (1940), opposite Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, and James Stewart.
Howard served as a naval officer during World War II, pausing his acting career to contribute to the war effort. He returned to film after the war and continued to act in television through the 1950s before eventually retiring from show business and becoming a schoolteacher.
📽️ Full Filmography
Some of John Howard’s most notable screen appearances include:
- Bulldog Drummond Escapes (1937) – First of several films where he played the famous British detective.
- Arsène Lupin Returns (1938) – Starred as the daring detective trailing the master thief.
- Bulldog Drummond’s Revenge (1937) – Continued his popular portrayal of the heroic sleuth.
- The Philadelphia Story (1940) – Played the wealthy fiancé of Katharine Hepburn’s character in this iconic comedy-drama.
- Texas Rangers Ride Again (1940) – Co-starred in a Western action film popular with wartime audiences.
Note: For a full list of appearances, visit John Howard’s IMDb filmography.