Birthname: John Howard Payne
| Sign | Gemini |
| Born | May 23, 1912 Roanoke, VA |
| Died | Dec 6, 1989 Malibu, CA |
| Age | Died at 77 |
| Final Resting PlaceCremated | |
John Payne | |
| Job | Actor, singer |
| Years active | 1934-1975 |
| Top Roles | Gray Maturin, Eddie Rice / Eddie Riccardi, Jay Williams, Francis Aloysius 'Skeets' Harrigan, William J. 'Bill' Smith |
| Top Genres | Drama, Romance, Comedy, Musical, Action, Western |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Romance (Drama), Swashbucklers |
| Top Collaborators | Darryl F. Zanuck (Producer), Betty Grable, Jack L. Warner (Producer), Hal B. Wallis (Producer) |
| Shares birthday with | Douglas Fairbanks, Betty Garrett, Herbert Marshall see more.. |
John Payne Overview:
Legendary actor, John Payne, was born John Howard Payne on May 23, 1912 in Roanoke, VA. Payne died at the age of 77 on Dec 6, 1989 in Malibu, CA and was cremated and his ashes scattered at sea.
MINI BIO:
Dark-haired, tough-looking American actor with fretful expression and slightly husky voice. Always good value as a man of action, his career traced a faintly similar pattern to that of Dick Powell, in that it followed light musicals (especially opposite Alice Faye and Sonja Henie) with a string of tough-guy roles. Very prolific from 1949 to 1956 when he appeared in a series of thrillers and colorful outdoors action films that were sometimes of quite high quality. Married Anne Shirley (1937-1943) and Gloria De Haven (1944-1950), first and second of three. Died from congestive heart failure. (Source: available at Amazon Quinlan's Film Stars).HONORS and AWARDS:
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He was honored with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the categories of Motion Pictures and Television. Payne was never nominated for an Academy Award.
John Payne BlogHub Articles:
Maureen O'Hara and John Payne experience the "Miracle on 34th Street"
By Stephen Reginald on Dec 13, 2022 From Classic Movie ManMaureen O'Hara and John Payne experience the "Miracle on 34th Street" Miracle on 34th Street (1947) is a comedy-drama directed by George Seaton and starring Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, and Edmund Gwenn. Others in the cast include Natalie Wood, Gene Lockhart, Porter Hall, Jerome Cowan, William F... Read full article
John Payne popular actor whose career spanned four decades
By Art on May 23, 2013 From Classic Cinema GoldJohn Howard Payne was an American film actor who is mainly remembered for his 20th Century Fox musical films during the 1940s, including his leading role in “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947) and for his starring role on the television series “The Restless Gun” (1957-1959). J... Read full article
John Payne and Natalie Wood
By Art on Oct 24, 2011 From Classic Cinema GoldJohn Payne and nine year old Natalie Wood become friends while filming “Miracle On 34th Street” (1947) Share: • Posted by Art • Monday, October 24th, 2011 at 5:52 am • (0) Comment ... Read full article
John Payne
By Dawn on Jan 14, 2011 From Noir and Chick FlicksJohn Payne (May 28, 1912 – December 6, 1989). Was mainly remembered as a singer in 20th Century Fox musical films, as well as his leading roles in Miracle on 34th Street and the NBC western television series, The Restless Gun. Please click here to read past John Payne reviews. Today on TCM: J... Read full article
John Payne: Was the first person in Hollywood interested in making the James Bond films.
By Dawn on Apr 23, 2010 From Noir and Chick FlicksJohn Payne, was offered a contract by Samuel Goldwyn in 1936 and moved to Hollywood. He worked for various studios until 1940, when he signed with 20th Century Fox. Payne performed in many 1940s musicals: Springtime in the Rockies, Sun Valley Serenade (1941) and Hello, Frisco, Hello (1943). One of... Read full article
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John Payne Quotes:
Fred: That baseball player sure looks like a giant to me.
Susan: Sometimes people grow very large, but that's abnormal.
Fred: I'll bet your mother told you that, too.
Ernie Driscoll: There are worse things than murder. You can kill someone an inch at a time.
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