John T. Dillon

John T. Dillon was an American actor who is best known for his roles in “Seven Days” (1914), “A Flash of Light” (1910), and “The Two Paths” (1911). Born on June 19, 1876, in Deal Beach, New Jersey, he left a notable mark in the early film industry before passing away on December 29, 1937, in Los Angeles, California.

Personal and Family Life

John T. Dillon had a brother named Edward Dillon, who was also involved in the film industry. Details about his personal life are limited, but he spent much of his career in the early days of cinema.

Death and Legacy

John T. Dillon died on December 29, 1937, due to pneumonia in Los Angeles, California. His contributions to early cinema continue to be remembered, especially through his performances in silent films.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
The New Janitor 1914-09-14 Villainous manager
The Musketeers of Pig Alley 1912-10-31 Policeman
One More Spring 1935-02-15
She Loves and Lies 1920-01-01
All Woman 1918-06-09 William Kibby
The Hop Smugglers 1914-11-24
A Flash of Light 1910-07-17 At First Party / At Second Party
The Primal Call 1911-06-21 The Millionaire’s Friend / At Club
Home, Sweet Home 1914-05-16
A Woman in the Ultimate 1913-09-03 Badger Gang Member
Martyrs of the Alamo 1915-11-20 Colonel Travis
Fate 1913-03-22 A Friend
My Baby 1912-11-14 Wedding Guest / At Table
The Telephone Girl and the Lady 1913-01-06 The Grocery Man
Comrades 1911-03-13 Jack
The Sunbeam 1912-02-26 A Policeman
Midnight Molly 1925-01-11
Olaf—An Atom 1913-05-19 The Claim Jumper
The House with Closed Shutters 1910-08-08 On Porch / At Farewell / In Lee’s Tent
Big Brown Eyes 1936-04-03 Barber (Uncredited)
A Girl Like That 1917-01-18 Tom Hoadley
For the Son of the House 1913-09-20 The Temptor
What the Daisy Said 1910-07-11 A Farmhand (uncredited)
Destiny’s Toy 1916-06-15 Bad Riley
Fisher Folks 1911-02-16 At Fair (as Jack Dillon)
The Switchtower 1913-06-15 Third Counterfeiter
The Lost Bridegroom 1916-03-20 Crook
The Sheriff’s Baby 1913-03-29 A Settler
A Rich Man’s Plaything 1917-09-30 Ogden Deneau
A Cry for Help 1912-12-23 Policeman / Witness to Accident
A Modest Hero 1913-09-08 Second Thief
The Tear That Burned 1914-11-08 The Father
A Chance Deception 1913-02-24 The Waiter
Love in an Apartment Hotel 1913-02-27 One of the Fiance’s Friends
A Dangerous Foe 1913-05-29 The ‘Bull’s Friend
In Diplomatic Circles 1913-06-26 The Detective
The Mirror 1913-07-24 Third Tramp
The Vengeance of Galora 1913-07-28 The Sheriff
Under the Shadow of the Law 1913-08-07 The Doctor
The Last Drop of Water 1911-07-26 Cavalry Officer
Frisco Kid 1935-11-30 Second Policeman (uncredited)
The Tender Hearted Boy 1913-01-23 The Butcher
The Floor Above 1914-04-01
The Sisters 1914-