John Close was an American actor who is best known for Sudden Danger, The Girl on the Bridge, and Whirlybirds. He was born on June 1, 1921, in Hollywood, California, and passed away on December 21, 1963, in Palm Springs, California, due to a car accident.
Personal and Family Life
John Close was married twice. His first marriage was to Juanita Close, from whom he later got divorced. He then married Paula Teagarden on June 16, 1954, with whom he had two children.
Career
Close had a varied career in movies and television, often playing police officers and military personnel. He gained recognition for his roles in notable films and appeared in popular TV shows during the 1950s.
Death and Legacy
John Close died tragically in a car accident on December 21, 1963, at the age of 42. Despite his relatively short career, he left a mark in the film industry with memorable performances in various roles.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Chain of Evidence | 1957-01-06 | Lead State Trooper |
| Finger Man | 1955-06-15 | ‘Big’ Walters |
| The Girl on the Bridge | 1951-12-01 | Harry Olson (as Johnny Close) |
| Beginning of the End | 1957-06-28 | Maj. Everett |
| Sudden Danger | 1955-12-14 | Det. Sgt. Mike Duncan |
| Rebel Without a Cause | 1955-10-27 | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Red Skies of Montana | 1952-01-23 | Lewisohn (uncredited) |
| The Big Heat | 1953-10-14 | Policeman (uncredited) |
| Where the Sidewalk Ends | 1950-07-07 | Hanson (uncredited) |
| The Monster That Challenged the World | 1957-06-14 | Deputy Larry |
| World Without End | 1956-03-25 | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Fangs of the Arctic | 1953-01-18 | Henchman Howell |
| The Spoilers | 1955-12-23 | Deputy |
| The Breaking Point | 1950-10-06 | Deputy (uncredited) |
| You for Me | 1952-07-19 | Cop (uncredited) |
| Submarine Command | 1951-11-01 | Frogman (as John V. Close) |
| Footsteps in the Night | 1957-04-14 | Detective Mac McConnell (Uncredited) |
| Take the High Ground! | 1953-10-30 | Military Policeman (uncredited) |
| Convicts 4 | 1962-09-15 | Guard |
| Black Tuesday | 1954-12-31 | Cop (uncredited) |
| Run Silent, Run Deep | 1958-03-27 | Co-ordinate Fixer at Bungo Straits (uncredited) |
| Halls of Montezuma | 1951-01-04 | Marine (uncredited) |
| Illegal | 1955-10-09 | Prison Switchboard Guard (uncredited) |
| We’re Not Married! | 1952-07-11 | Major (uncredited) |
| Gentlemen Prefer Blondes | 1953-07-14 | Olympic Team Coach (uncredited) |
| Step Down to Terror | 1958-09-01 | Detective (uncredited) |
| The Slime People | 1963-03-29 | KTTV Reporter Vince Williams |
| Pat and Mike | 1952-06-13 | Trooper (uncredited) |
| Men into Space | 1959-09-30 | Col. Ferretti |
| Highway Patrol | 1955-10-03 | ‘Stash’ Irwin |
| Four Star Playhouse | 1952-09-25 | Lt. Johnson |
| The Twilight Zone | 1959-10-02 | Cop |