John Hubbard was an American actor who is best known for The Tall T, Dramatic School, and One Million B.C. He appeared in musicals and Hal Roach comedies before becoming a minor leading man during World War II.
Personal and Family Life
Born on April 14, 1914, in East Chicago, Indiana, John Hubbard had a family that included a spouse named Lois and three children. In addition to his acting career, he worked as a car salesman and managed a restaurant when he was not acting.
Career Highlights
John initially signed with Paramount as ‘Jack Hubbard’ in 1937 and later acted under the name ‘Anthony Allan’ for several MGM films. He was versatile in his career, transitioning from lead roles to support roles after his military service, and made numerous guest appearances on various television shows.
Death and Legacy
John Hubbard passed away on November 6, 1988, in Camarillo, California, due to kidney failure. His contributions to film and television are remembered, especially for his unique roles in early cinema and various TV shows.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| One Million B.C. | 1940-04-05 | Ohtao |
| Mexican Hayride | 1948-12-27 | David Winthrop |
| You’ll Never Get Rich | 1941-09-25 | Captain Tom Barton |
| The Mummy’s Tomb | 1942-10-23 | Dr. John Banning |
| Whispering Footsteps | 1943-12-30 | Marcus Aurelius ‘Mark’ |
| The Cimarron Kid | 1952-01-13 | George Weber |
| The Tall T | 1957-04-02 | Willard Mims |
| Cowboy and the Senorita | 1944-05-13 | Craig Allen |
| Maisie | 1939-06-22 | Richard ‘Ray’ Raymond |
| Dangerous Blondes | 1943-09-23 | Kirk Fenley |
| Our Wife | 1941-08-20 | Tom Drake |
| Streamlined | 1942-10-27 | Joe Morgan |
| None But the Brave | 1965-12-01 | Lt. Dwyer |