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Johnny Downs

📅 1913–1994 (Died at age 81)

Full Name: John Morey Downs

Stage Name: Johnny Downs

Nickname: —

Born: October 10, 1913 – Brooklyn, New York, USA

Died: June 6, 1994 – Coronado, California, USA

IMDb Profile: Johnny Downs on IMDb ↗

🎬 Movies featuring Johnny Downs:

Trocadero

Trocadero

1944 · 01:08:27

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The Mad Monster

The Mad Monster

1942 · 01:15:37

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Bad Boy

Bad Boy

1939 · 01:05:20

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All American CoEd

All American CoEd

1941 · 00:48:34

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📘 Biography

Johnny Downs was an American actor, singer, and television host, best remembered for his energetic performances in musical comedies and collegiate-themed films of the 1930s and 1940s.

Downs began his entertainment career as a child actor in the original Our Gang silent shorts in the 1920s. As he matured, he transitioned into teen and young adult roles, often cast as the charming, upbeat lead in campus musicals and comedies.

In the 1950s, Downs became a familiar face to a new generation as a television host in San Diego, presenting children’s programming and family films. His warm personality and showbiz experience made him a local favorite until his retirement from broadcasting in the 1970s.

📽️ Full Filmography

Notable films featuring Johnny Downs include:

  • College Scandal (1935) – A musical comedy set in a university plagued by mysterious events.
  • Strike Up the Band (1940) – Appeared in this iconic Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney film.
  • College Holiday (1936) – Co-starred with Jack Benny and George Burns in this campus comedy musical.
  • Hold That Co-ed (1938) – Played the star quarterback in this sports-themed satire.
  • All-American Co-Ed (1941) – Portrayed a college man who infiltrates a women’s school disguised as a co-ed.

Note: For a full list of appearances, visit Johnny Downs’s IMDb filmography.