Johnny Hines was an American actor known for his roles in films like Little Johnny Jones, Whistling in the Dark, and The Speed Spook. Born on July 25, 1895, in Golden, Colorado, he became a prominent silent film comedian recognized for his work in various studios.
Personal and Family Life
Johnny Hines was married to Irma Warner, and he had a close connection with his family in the entertainment industry. His siblings included Charles Hines, who was a director, and Samuel E. Hines, who was also an actor. Hines attended City College of New York, which contributed to his career in film.
Death and Legacy
Johnny Hines passed away on October 24, 1970, in Los Angeles, California, from a heart attack. His contributions to early cinema left a lasting impact, particularly in the realm of silent films where his comedic talents shone. He was also involved with the Catholic Motion Picture Guild of America, highlighting his dedication to the film industry beyond acting.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Brown Derby | 1926-07-04 | Tommy Burke |
| The Wishing Ring: An Idyll of Old England | 1914-11-09 | A Jolly Boy |
| The Runaround | 1931-08-21 | Howard |
| Too Hot to Handle | 1938-09-16 | Parsons |
| The Circus: Premiere | 1928-01-13 | Self |
| The Live Wire | 1925-09-20 | The Great Maranelli |
| Alias Jimmy Valentine | 1915-02-22 | Red Joclyn |
| Society Doctor | 1935-01-25 | Hardy |
| Whistling in the Dark | 1933-01-21 | Slim |
| Luck | 1923-03-01 | Robert Carter |
| Tillie Wakes Up | 1917-01-29 | J. Mortimer Pipkins |
| The Girl in 419 | 1933-05-26 | Slug |
| Burn ‘Em Up Barnes | 1921-08-01 | Burn ’em Up Barnes |
| Stepping Along | 1926-11-14 | Johnny Rooney |
| How to Hold Your Husband – BACK | 1941-12-30 | Boo Boo (Husband #1) (uncredited) |
| Her Bodyguard | 1933-07-21 | Ballyhoo |
| The Cub | 1915-07-15 | Steve Oldham |
| The Speed Spook | 1924-08-30 | ‘Blue Streak’ Billings |
| A Girl’s Folly | 1917-02-26 | Hank |
| Rhythm Racketeer | 1937-10-01 | Nifty |
| Little Johnny Jones | 1923-08-12 | Johnny Jones |
| Miss Petticoats | 1916-07-31 | Hank |
| Torchy’s Millions | 1920-10-03 | Torchy |
| The Dancer’s Peril | 1917-03-12 | Ivan |
| The Crackerjack | 1925-05-08 | Tommy Perkins |
| The Weakness of Man | 1916-07-24 | Sam Perkins (as John Hines) |
| Chinatown Charlie | 1928-04-15 | Charlie |
| The Studio Girl | 1918-01-01 | Obediah Daw |
| The Wright Idea | 1928-08-05 | |
| Don’t Leave Home | 1930-12-28 | |
| The Power and the Glory | 1918-09-02 | Charley Conroy |
| Yankee Pluck | 1917-05-21 | Lieutenant Tommy Patterson |
| The Early Bird | 1925-01-01 | Jimmy Burke |
| Man’s Woman | 1917-04-02 | Dopey Louis |
| Conductor 1492 | 1924-01-12 | Terry O’Toole |
| Eastward Ho! | 1919-11-23 |