Jack W. Johnston was an Irish-American actor best known for his work in silent films, including The Land of Promise (1917), The Country Boy (1912), and Rob Roy (1913). Born on October 2, 1876, in Kilkea, County Kildare, Ireland, he became a notable character actor in the early years of cinema. He passed away on July 29, 1946, in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Jack W. Johnston had a career that spanned the silent film era into the early sound era. He was often credited as J.W. Johnston and worked with well-known figures in the film industry, including Cecil B. DeMille. Details about his personal life remain limited, but his contributions to film were significant during his active years.
Death and Legacy
Johnston died on July 29, 1946, in Los Angeles, California. His career as a character actor left a lasting impact, and even as films transitioned to sound, he continued to be seen in various roles. Although he primarily worked in silent films, he is remembered for his versatility and dedication to his art.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Flying Luck | 1927-12-04 | The Colonel |
| The Trail of the Silver Fox | 1913-02-12 | Sergeant Jack Daniels of the R.N.W.M.P. |
| Partners Of The Sunset | 1922-02-01 | Jim Worth |
| Unseeing Eyes | 1923-11-18 | Trapper |
| Desert Valley | 1926-09-25 | Tim Dean (as F.W. Johnston) |
| The New Klondike | 1926-03-14 | Joe Cooley |
| Miracles for Sale | 1939-08-10 | Magic Show Audience Volunteer |
| The Lost Weekend | 1945-11-29 | Nightclub Guest (uncredited) |
| Union Pacific | 1939-05-05 | Man (uncredited) |
| The Lady Eve | 1941-02-25 | Lawyer (uncredited) |
| The Rose of the Rancho | 1914-11-15 | Kearney, Government Agent |
| The Woman in the Window | 1944-10-25 | Man at Club (uncredited) |
| The Virginian | 1914-09-07 | Steve |
| Where the Trail Divides | 1914-10-12 | Clayton Craig (as J.W. Johnston) |
| Arise, My Love | 1940-11-08 | Man at Maxim’s (Uncredited) |
| The Sawdust Paradise | 1928-06-28 | District Attorney |
| The Twin Pawns | 1919-03-18 | Harry White |
| Fifty-Fifty | 1916-10-21 | Frederic Harmon (as J.W. Johnston) |
| The Broken Melody | 1919-12-01 | (as Jack Johnstone) |
| The Rage of Paris | 1938-06-09 | Relative at Wedding (uncredited) |
| The Valley of Silent Men | 1922-09-10 | |
| God’s Half Acre | 1916-08-01 | Henry Norman (as J.W. Johnston) |
| The Moment Before | 1916-04-27 | |
| The Ghost Breaker | 1914-12-07 | Markam the Man |
| The Eternal Mother | 1917-11-26 | Lynch |
| The Cost of Hatred | 1917-04-09 | Robert Amory |
| Destiny’s Toy | 1916-06-15 | Thomas Carter |
| The Land of Promise | 1917-12-09 | Edward Marsh (as J.W. Johnson) |
| On the Quiet | 1918-09-01 | Horace Colt |
| The Test of Honor | 1919-04-16 | Mr. Curtis |
| Channing of the Northwest | 1922-04-10 | Buddy |
| The Black Diamond Express | 1927-06-04 | Sheldon Truesdell |
| Obey Your Husband | 1928-05-15 | District Attorney |
| The Caballero’s Way | 1914-08-01 | Lieutenant Sandridge |
| The Lass of Gloucester | 1912-10-16 | The Stranger – a Wealthy Sailor |
| Backbone | 1923-04-30 | Captain of the Guards |
| The Woman the Germans Shot | 1918-10-27 | U.S. Minister to Belgium |
| Borrowed Hero | 1941-12-05 | Juryman (uncredited) |
| Runaway June | 1915-01-13 | |
| Lady on a Train | 1945-08-03 | |
| Thank Your Lucky Stars | 1943-09-25 | Customer (uncredited) |