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John Howard Biography
Birth Name:John Richard Cox
Birth Place:Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Profession Actor
Fast Facts
- For his military service, he received the U․S․ Navy Cross
- Graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Case Western Reserve University
- Was the father of actor and writer Dale Richard Howard
- Was well known for his work on the film series "Bulldog Drummond․"
- Performed in the 1953 Broadway play "Hazel Flagg․"
- After leaving acting, he worked as a high school English teacher
- During World War II, he served in the U․S․ Navy on a minesweeper
- In 1929, he performed in the Broadway play "Tired Business Man․"
Awards
- 1937Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (May): winner