John R. Young was an American actor who is best known for Sirens of the Sea (1917) and And She Never Knew (1914). He was born on October 7, 1914, in Utah, USA, and passed away on December 2, 1997, in Shasta County, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
John R. Young was the brother of famous actresses Loretta Young, Sally Blane, and Polly Ann Young, and he had a half-sister named Georgiana Young. He had a challenging family background, as his family moved to Los Angeles in 1915 after his father abandoned them. John and his sister Sally Blane appeared as child extras in films early in their lives. He later became an attorney and had five children.
Death and Legacy
John R. Young died on December 2, 1997, in Shasta County, California. He, along with his elder sisters, Polly Ann Young and Sally Blane, all passed away in the same year. Although he had little contact with his blood family over the years, his legacy lives on through his work in early cinema and his connection to a family of well-known actors.
Filmography
| Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Sirens of the Sea | Child (as Jack Young) | 1917 |
| And She Never Knew | The Brother (as Jack Young) | 1914 |