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John Howard

1913-04-14 – 1995-02-19

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Owned by the Howard familyCredit: Noeljohnhoward at English Wikipedia

Life & Legacy

John Howard (born John Richard Cox Jr.; April 14, 1913 – February 19, 1995) was an American actor. He is best remembered for his roles in the films Lost Horizon (1937) and The Philadelphia Story (1940).
Howard played Bulldog Drummond in seven films which were produced by Paramount. He also appeared in many television series and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Occupation & Career

educator, stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor

Education

Case Western Reserve University

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Navy Cross; Croix de guerre 1939–1945; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame; Lost Horizon; Bulldog Drummond; The Philadelphia Story; The High and the Mighty; Hazel Flagg; Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal; Adventures of the Sea Hawk; My Three Sons; The Americans

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Croix de guerre 1939–1945 · Navy Cross · star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Employer

Highland Hall Waldorf School

Organizations & Memberships

Phi Beta Kappa Society

Notable Work

Adventures of the Sea Hawk · Bulldog Drummond · Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal · Hazel Flagg · Lost Horizon · My Three Sons · The Americans · The High and the Mighty · The Philadelphia Story

Education & Institutions

Case Western Reserve University

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q3181785 — wikidata View source

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