John Larkin was an American actor best known for his roles in The Wet Parade, Sporting Blood, and The Trail of the Lonesome Pine. He was born on November 25, 1877, in Wilmington, North Carolina, USA, and passed away on March 18, 1936, in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
John Larkin’s birth name was John Larkin Smith. Throughout his life, he had a spouse and one child. Not much is publicly known about his family relationships or personal interests.
Death and Legacy
John Larkin died from a cerebral hemorrhage on March 18, 1936. His contributions to early American cinema are remembered through his performances in various films and television shows. His legacy continues through his classic roles that reflect the era’s film culture.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Hostess | 1935-12-07 | Mose (uncredited) |
| Ann Vickers | 1933-09-26 | Black Trusty (uncredited) |
| Bedside | 1934-01-27 | Train Porter |
| The Wet Parade | 1932-03-26 | Moses |
| Lena Rivers | 1932-03-27 | Lucifer Jones |
| Sporting Blood | 1931-08-08 | Uncle Ben |
| Lazy River | 1934-03-16 | Negro at Jockey Club |
| Stage Mother | 1933-09-29 | The Porter |
| The Thin Man | 1934-05-25 | Porter (uncredited) |
| Gold Dust Gertie | 1931-06-27 | Black Waiter Aboard Yacht (uncredited) |
| Pursuit | 1935-08-09 | Deacon |
| Washington Merry-Go-Round | 1932-10-15 | Train Conductor with Telegram |
| So Big! | 1932-04-30 | Jeff (uncredited) |
| Stranger in Town | 1931-08-06 | Jed |
| Operator 13 | 1934-06-08 | Fisherman (uncredited) |
| Union Depot | 1932-01-14 | Porter with Ticket for Ruth (uncredited) |
| Mississippi | 1935-03-22 | Rumbo |
| Black Beauty | 1933-04-01 | Eph |
| The Trail of the Lonesome Pine | 1936-03-13 | Ebony |
| Emma | 1932-01-02 | Train Station Porter (uncredited) |
| The Great Ziegfeld | 1936-04-08 | Sam (uncredited) |
| The Prodigal | 1931-02-21 | Andrew Jackson Jones |
| Kentucky Kernels | 1934-11-02 | Jackson – Wakefield’s Servant |
| The Alfred Hitchcock Hour | 1962-09-20 | Simon Aldritch |
| The Alfred Hitchcock Hour | 1962-09-20 | Edward Porter |