Close
Start your free trial

John Dilson

John Dilson

With his silvery hair and dignified bearing, American actor John Dilson was a natural for "executive" roles. In films from 1935, Dilson was usually seen playing doctors, lawyers and newspaper editors. Occasionally, however, he played against type as sarcastic working stiffs, as witness his bit as an unemployment-office clerk in The Monster and the Girl (1941). John Dilson's larger screen roles can be found in Republic serials like Robinson Crusoe on Clipper Island (1936), and Dick Tracy (1937) and in such two-reel efforts as MGM's "Crime Does Not Pay" series. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide


Filmography of John Dilson:

John Dilson Trivia

Who did John Dilson play in The Man with Nine Lives?
John Dilson was John Hawthorne in The Man with Nine Lives

What role did John Dilson portray in Wildcat?
John Dilson played Gus Sloane in Wildcat

What role did John Dilson play in Robinson Crusoe of Clipper Island [Serial]?
John Dilson played Ellsworth in Robinson Crusoe of Clipper Island [Serial]

What role did John Dilson play in Drums of Fu Manchu?
John Dilson played Howard in Drums of Fu Manchu

What role did John Dilson play in King of the Royal Mounted?
John Dilson played Dr. Wall in King of the Royal Mounted

Who did John Dilson portray in Pigskin Parade?
John Dilson was Doctor in Pigskin Parade

Who did John Dilson portray in Easy Living?
John Dilson was Nervous Man in Easy Living

Who did John Dilson portray in Adventures of Red Ryder [Serial]?
John Dilson was Hale in Adventures of Red Ryder [Serial]

Who did John Dilson play in Phantom of Chinatown?
John Dilson was Charles Fraser in Phantom of Chinatown

What role did John Dilson portray in Great Guy?
John Dilson played City Editor in Great Guy

Who did John Dilson play in Each Dawn I Die?
John Dilson was Parole Board Member in Each Dawn I Die

Who did John Dilson portray in Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc. [Serial]?
John Dilson was Weldon in Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc. [Serial]

Who did John Dilson portray in Death from a Distance?
John Dilson was City Editor McConnell in Death from a Distance

What role did John Dilson portray in Cover Girl?
John Dilson played Rusty's Photographer in Cover Girl

Who did John Dilson portray in Buffalo Bill?
John Dilson was President Hayes in Buffalo Bill

What role did John Dilson portray in Angels With Dirty Faces?
John Dilson played Chronicle Editor in Angels With Dirty Faces


Want to watch John Dilson movies?


BLOCKBUSTER name, design and related marks are trademarks of Blockbuster Inc. © 2008 Blockbuster Inc. All rights reserved.

Portions of Content Provided by All Movie Guide ®, a trademark of All Media Guide, LLC.© 2008 All Media Guide, LLC.