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John T. Dillon (June 19, 1876 – December 29, 1937) was an American actor of the
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. He appeared in more than 130 films between 1908 and 1936. He died in
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. Dillon was born in New York City. Actor Edward Dillon was his brother, and he had a sister, Marcella. They are not related to director John Francis Dillon. Dillon's work on stage included acting on Broadway in ''The Bishop's Carriage'' (1907). Dillon was a veteran of the Spanish-American War. He had a wife, Wilhelmina, and he died of pneumonia on December 29, 1937, in a soldiers' home.


Selected filmography

* '' The Greaser's Gauntlet'' (1908) * ''
In the Border States ''In the Border States'' is a 1910 American drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and set in the American Civil War. Prints of the film survive in the film archives of the Museum of Modern Art and the Library of Congress. Plot A Union Army co ...
'' (1910) * ''
What the Daisy Said ''What the Daisy Said'' is a one-reel film (about 12 minutes) made by D. W. Griffith for Biograph in 1910. Plot Sisters Martha (Mary Pickford) and Millie (Gertrude Robinson) begin their day in a field of daisies. Millie plucks petals to divin ...
'' (1910) * '' A Flash of Light'' (1910) * '' The House with Closed Shutters'' (1910) * ''
A Mohawk's Way ''A Mohawk's Way'', also known as ''The Mohawk's Treasure'', is a 1910 short silent black-and-white drama film directed by D. W. Griffith, written by Stanner E.V. Taylor, and based on a novel by James Fenimore Cooper, with cinematography by G ...
'' (1910) as Trapper * ''
Fisher Folks ''Fisher Folks'' is a 1911 American silent short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. It was produced and released by the Biograph Company.. It is one of several films written for Griffith by journalist Harriet Quimby Harriet Quimby (May 1 ...
'' (1911) * '' His Trust Fulfilled'' (1911) * ''
What Shall We Do with Our Old? ''What Shall We Do with Our Old?'' is a 1911 American silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. Cast See also * 1911 in film The year 1911 in film involved some significant events. __TOC__ Events *February: ''Motion Picture Sto ...
'' (1911) * ''
The Crooked Road ''The Crooked Road'' is a 1965 British film directed and co-written by Don Chaffey. It stars Stewart Granger, Robert Ryan and Janet Munro. It is based on the 1957 novel '' The Big Story'' by Morris West. An American journalist plans to expos ...
'' (1911) * ''
The Primal Call ''The Primal Call'' is a 1911 American short silent romance film directed by D. W. Griffith, starring Wilfred Lucas and featuring Blanche Sweet. Cast See also * D. W. Griffith filmography * Blanche Sweet filmography __NOTOC__ This is t ...
'' (1911) * '' The Indian Brothers'' (1911) * ''
Out from the Shadow ''Out from the Shadow'' is a 1911 American short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet. Cast See also * D. W. Griffith filmography * Blanche Sweet filmography __NOTOC__ This is the filmography for B ...
'' (1911) * ''
The Transformation of Mike ''The Transformation of Mike'' is a 1912 American short silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet. Cast See also * List of American films of 1912 * D. W. Griffith filmography * Blanche Sweet filmography __NO ...
'' (1912) * '' Blind Love'' (1912) * ''
The Musketeers of Pig Alley ''The Musketeers of Pig Alley'' is a 1912 American short drama and a gangster film. It is directed by D. W. Griffith and written by Griffith and Anita Loos. It is also credited for its early use of follow focus, a fundamental tool in cine ...
'' (1912) * '' His Auto's Maiden Trip'' (1912) * ''
Gold and Glitter ''Gold and Glitter'' is a 1912 American silent drama film co-directed by D. W. Griffith and Frank Powell. Lillian Gish, in the leading female role, was called upon for a variety of emotions, in comparison to her previous roles. Cast See a ...
'' (1912) * ''
The Root of Evil ''The Root of Evil'' is a 1911 novel by Thomas Dixon, Jr. Plot summary James Stuart, a Southerner, becomes a successful attorney in New York City New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United Stat ...
'' (1912) * '' My Baby'' (1912) * '' The Informer'' (1912) * '' Brutality'' (1912) * '' My Hero'' (1912) * '' The New York Hat'' (1912) * '' The Burglar's Dilemma'' (1912) * '' A Cry for Help'' (1912) * ''
The God Within ''The God Within'' is a 1912 American short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet. A print of the film survives. Cast See also * Harry Carey filmography * D. W. Griffith filmography * Blanche Sweet filmography ...
'' (1912) * '' Three Friends'' (1913) * ''
The Telephone Girl and the Lady ''The Telephone Girl and the Lady'' is a 1913 American silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. At least a partial print of this film exists. Plot A telephone operator is walking out with a handsome police sergeant; her father insists ...
'' (1913) * ''
A Misappropriated Turkey ''A Misappropriated Turkey'' is a 1913 American drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. Cast * Charles West as The Striker * Claire McDowell as Mrs. Fallon * Edna Foster as The Striker's Son * Harry Carey as The Bartender * John T. Dillo ...
'' (1913) * '' Oil and Water'' (1913) * ''
A Chance Deception ''A Chance Deception'' is a 1913 American drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet. Cast * Blanche Sweet as The Wife * Charles Hill Mailes as The Jealous Husband * Harry Carey as Raffles * Mildred Manning as Raffles ...
'' (1913) * ''
Love in an Apartment Hotel ''Love in an Apartment Hotel'' is a 1913 American drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet. Cast * Blanche Sweet as The Young Woman * Adolph Lestina as The Young Woman's Father * Henry B. Walthall as The Young Woman ...
'' (1913) * ''
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'' (1913) * '' The Sheriff's Baby'' (1913) * ''
The Hero of Little Italy ''The Hero of Little Italy'' is a 1913 American drama film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Blanche Sweet. Cast See also * Harry Carey filmography * D. W. Griffith filmography * Blanche Sweet filmography __NOTOC__ This is the fi ...
'' (1913) * '' The Wanderer'' (1913) * ''
The Tenderfoot's Money ''The Tenderfoot's Money'' is a 1913 American silent Western film featuring Harry Carey. Cast * Harry Carey as The Gambler * William A. Carroll as The Tenderfoot * Henry B. Walthall as The Prospector * Claire McDowell as The Prospector's Wi ...
'' (1913) * '' Olaf—An Atom'' (1913) * ''
A Dangerous Foe ''A Dangerous Foe'' is a 1913 American drama film In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. The drama of this kind is usually quali ...
'' (1913) * ''
Red Hicks Defies the World ''Red Hicks Defies the World'' is a 1913 American short comedy film featuring Harry Carey. Cast * Charles Murray as "Red" Hicks * Edward Dillon as O'Shea, The Fighting Irishman * Dorothy Gish as Hicks' Sweetheart * Kate Toncray as Hick's ...
'' (1913) * ''
The Switch Tower ''The Switch Tower'' is a 1913 American drama film featuring Lionel Barrymore and Harry Carey. Cast * Henry B. Walthall as The Switchman * Claire McDowell as The Switchman's Wife * Marion Emmons as The Switchman's Son * Lionel Barrymore as Fi ...
'' (1913) * ''
The Mothering Heart ''The Mothering Heart'' is a 1913 American short drama film directed by D. W. Griffith. A print of the film survives in the film archive of the Museum of Modern Art. Plot The film opens by showing a young woman (Lillian Gish) in a garden. S ...
'' (1913) * ''
In Diplomatic Circles ''In Diplomatic Circles'' is a 1913 American drama film featuring Harry Carey. Cast * Walter Miller as The Reporter * William J. Butler as The Father * Constance Johnson as The Daughter * Charles West as The Lover * Lionel Barrymore as Th ...
'' (1913) * '' The Enemy's Baby'' (1913) * ''
A Gambler's Honor ''A Gambler's Honor'' is a 1913 silent film featuring Harry Carey. Cast * Harry Carey as The Gambler * Claire McDowell as Beth * Henry B. Walthall as Beth's Brother * William A. Carroll as In Bar * John T. Dillon as In Bar * Charles West ...
'' (1913) * '' The Mirror'' (1913) * '' The Vengeance of Galora'' (1913) * ''
Under the Shadow of the Law ''Under the Shadow of the Law'' is a 1913 American drama film featuring Harry Carey. Cast * Harry Carey as The Convict * Charles West as John Haywood, A Clerk * Claire McDowell as John Haywood's Sister * Lionel Barrymore as Charles Darnton ...
'' (1913) * '' I Was Meant for You'' (1913) * '' A Woman in the Ultimate'' (1913) * ''
A Modest Hero ''A Modest Hero'' is a 1913 American drama film featuring Harry Carey. Cast * Walter Miller as The Husband * Lillian Gish as The Wife * Charles Hill Mailes as First Thief * John T. Dillon as Second Thief * Charles West as A Crook / Cleani ...
'' (1913) * ''
The Tender Hearted Boy ''The Tender Hearted Boy'' is a 1913 American silent drama film directed by D. W. Griffith, written by Lionel Barrymore and starring Robert Harron, Kate Bruce and Mae Marsh Mae Marsh (born Mary Warne Marsh; November 9, 1894U.S. Census recor ...
'' (1913) * ''
Almost a Wild Man ''Almost a Wild Man'' is a 1913 Canadian silent short black and white film directed by Dell Henderson, written by William Beaudine and starring Dorothy Gish. Cast * Charles Murray as McDoo * Gus Pixley as The Wild Man * Edward Dillon as Rool ...
'' (1913) * '' Brute Force'' (1914) * ''
The New Janitor ''The New Janitor'' was the 27th comedy from Keystone Studios to feature Charlie Chaplin. The film is arguably one of his best for the studio, and a precursor to a key Essanay Studios short, '' The Bank''. The film also demonstrates the differen ...
'' (1914) * '' The Tear That Burned'' (1914) * '' The Lost Bridegroom'' (1916) * '' A Girl Like That'' (1917) *''
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'' (1917) * '' A Rich Man's Plaything'' (1917) * '' The Embarrassment of Riches'' (1918) * ''
All Woman "All Woman" is a song recorded by British singer, songwriter and actress Lisa Stansfield for her second album, '' Real Love'' (1991). The song was written by Stansfield, Ian Devaney and Andy Morris, and produced by Devaney and Morris. It was rel ...
'' (1918) * '' Putting One Over'' (1919) * ''
She Loves and Lies ''She Loves and Lies'' is a 1920 American silent comedy drama film directed by Chester Withey and starring Norma Talmadge, Conway Tearle, and Octavia Broske. An incomplete surviving print is preserved in the Library of Congress collection. The ...
'' (1920) * '' The Journey's End'' (1921) * ''
Midnight Molly ''Midnight Molly'' is a 1925 American silent drama film directed by Lloyd Ingraham and starring Evelyn Brent in a dual role. A print of the film exists in the BFI National Archive. Plot As described in a review in a film magazine, Midnight Mol ...
'' (1925)


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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Dillon, John T. 1876 births 1937 deaths Male actors from New York City American male film actors American male silent film actors Deaths from pneumonia in California 20th-century American male actors