Movies (Acting Roles)
The Ghost That Walks Alone
John Dilson was 52 in The Ghost That Walks Alone as 'Bascomb (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 10 1944
Beautiful But Broke
John Dilson was 52 in Beautiful But Broke as 'Putnam'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 28 1944
Gun to Gun
John Dilson was 52 in Gun to Gun Movie Released: Sat, Jan 08 1944
Around the World
John Dilson was 52 in Around the World as 'Colonel'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 27 1943
Happy Land
John Dilson was 52 in Happy Land as 'Charles Clayton (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 10 1943
Princess O'Rourke
John Dilson was 52 in Princess O'Rourke as 'Elevator Operator (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 23 1943
So's Your Uncle
John Dilson was 52 in So's Your Uncle as 'Stevens'.Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1943
All by Myself
John Dilson was 52 in All by Myself as 'Mr. Dilson'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 11 1943
The Leopard Man
John Dilson was 52 in The Leopard Man as 'The Coroner'.Movie Released: Wed, May 19 1943
Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case
John Dilson was 52 in Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case as 'Green, Parole Board Member (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, May 08 1943
This Land Is Mine
John Dilson was 52 in This Land Is Mine as 'Mayor's Secretary'.Movie Released: Fri, May 07 1943
Mission to Moscow
John Dilson was 52 in Mission to Moscow as 'American Senator (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 29 1943
She Has What It Takes
John Dilson was 52 in She Has What It Takes as 'Chamberlain Jones (as John H. Dilson)'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 15 1943
King of the Cowboys
John Dilson was 52 in King of the Cowboys as 'Bryson'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 1943
Slightly Dangerous
John Dilson was 52 in Slightly Dangerous as ''Telegram' reporter (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1943
Idaho
John Dilson was 52 in Idaho as 'Board Member'.Movie Released: Wed, Mar 10 1943
The Great Gildersleeve
John Dilson was 51 in The Great Gildersleeve as 'Mayor Appleton'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 17 1942
Madame Spy
John Dilson was 51 in Madame Spy as 'Proprietor Martin'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1942
A Night to Remember
John Dilson was 51 in A Night to Remember as 'Medical Examiner (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 10 1942
Queen of Broadway
John Dilson was 51 in Queen of Broadway as 'Bickel'.Movie Released: Tue, Nov 24 1942
For Me and My Gal
John Dilson was 51 in For Me and My Gal as 'Lou (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 21 1942
The Mayor of 44th Street
John Dilson was 51 in The Mayor of 44th Street as 'Carter, the General Manager (as John H. Dilson)'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 1942
You Can't Escape Forever
John Dilson was 51 in You Can't Escape Forever as 'Pop (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 10 1942
Wildcat
John Dilson was 51 in Wildcat as 'Gus Sloane'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 03 1942
Sabotage Squad
John Dilson was 51 in Sabotage Squad as 'Guthrie'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 27 1942
Tramp, Tramp, Tramp!
John Dilson was 51 in Tramp, Tramp, Tramp! as 'Judge Smith'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 02 1942
Obliging Young Lady
John Dilson was 51 in Obliging Young Lady as 'Uncle Joe (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 1942
Fly By Night
John Dilson was 50 in Fly By Night as 'Police Dr. Tracy'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 19 1942
Over My Dead Body
John Dilson was 50 in Over My Dead Body as 'Editor'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 15 1942
Johnny Eager
John Dilson was 50 in Johnny Eager as 'Pawnbroker (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 09 1941
New York Town
John Dilson was 50 in New York Town as 'Doctor (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1941
Jesse James at Bay
John Dilson was 50 in Jesse James at Bay as 'Collins (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 17 1941
I'll Fix It
John Dilson was 50 in I'll Fix It as 'Burger, the lawyer'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 07 1941
Two Latins from Manhattan
John Dilson was 50 in Two Latins from Manhattan as 'Jerome Kittleman'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 02 1941
Sergeant York
John Dilson was 50 in Sergeant York as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 27 1941
Doctors Don't Tell
John Dilson was 50 in Doctors Don't Tell Movie Released: Mon, Sep 22 1941
Manpower
John Dilson was 50 in Manpower as 'Jail Clerk (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Aug 09 1941
The Deadly Game
John Dilson was 50 in The Deadly Game as 'Harkness'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 1941
Whistling in the Dark
John Dilson was 50 in Whistling in the Dark as 'Hugo in Show (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 1941
Highway West
John Dilson was 50 in Highway West as 'The Judge (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 07 1941
Father Steps Out
John Dilson was 50 in Father Steps Out as 'Tom Oliver'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 1941
Sunset in Wyoming
John Dilson was 50 in Sunset in Wyoming as 'Phipps'.Movie Released: Tue, Jul 15 1941
They Meet Again
John Dilson was 50 in They Meet Again as 'William Merrill Sr.'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 11 1941
Cyclone on Horseback
John Dilson was 50 in Cyclone on Horseback as 'Mr. Williams'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1941
Naval Academy
John Dilson was 50 in Naval Academy as 'John Frazier'.Movie Released: Thu, Jun 05 1941
1-2-3-Go!
John Dilson was 50 in 1-2-3-Go! as 'Mayor'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 26 1941
The Wagons Roll at Night
John Dilson was 50 in The Wagons Roll at Night as 'Minister (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 25 1941
Citizen Kane
John Dilson was 50 in Citizen Kane as 'Ward Heeler (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 17 1941
The Lady from Cheyenne
John Dilson was 50 in The Lady from Cheyenne as 'Special Prosecutor Fitzpatrick'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1941
Man-Made Monster
John Dilson was 50 in Man-Made Monster as 'Medical Examiner'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 1941
The Monster and the Girl
John Dilson was 50 in The Monster and the Girl as 'Employment Agency Clerk (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 1941
The Great Mr. Nobody
John Dilson was 49 in The Great Mr. Nobody as 'Pawnbroker'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 15 1941
Across the Sierras
John Dilson was 49 in Across the Sierras as 'Dan Woodworth'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 13 1941
The Face Behind the Mask
John Dilson was 49 in The Face Behind the Mask as 'Man at Dock Asking for a Light (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 16 1941
No, No, Nanette
John Dilson was 49 in No, No, Nanette as 'Desk Clerk'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 1940
Thundering Frontier
John Dilson was 49 in Thundering Frontier as 'Carter Filmore'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 05 1940
You, the People
John Dilson was 49 in You, the People as 'Mr. Sanders'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 30 1940
Phantom of Chinatown
John Dilson was 49 in Phantom of Chinatown as 'Charlie Frasier'.Movie Released: Mon, Nov 18 1940
Gallant Sons
John Dilson was 49 in Gallant Sons as 'Druggist (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 1940
Girls Under 21
John Dilson was 49 in Girls Under 21 as 'Albert Carter, School Principal'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 1940
Beyond the Sacramento
John Dilson was 49 in Beyond the Sacramento as 'Jason Perry'.Movie Released: Mon, Nov 11 1940
Marked Men
John Dilson was 49 in Marked Men as 'Dr. James Prentiss Harkness'.Movie Released: Mon, Sep 30 1940
Glamour for Sale
John Dilson was 49 in Glamour for Sale as 'Wilson (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1940
City for Conquest
John Dilson was 49 in City for Conquest as 'Mr. Cahn - Man Buying Newspaper (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 21 1940
Public Deb No. 1
John Dilson was 49 in Public Deb No. 1 as 'Clerk'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 1940
The Great Profile
John Dilson was 49 in The Great Profile as 'Doctor Perkins'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1940
The Golden Fleecing
John Dilson was 49 in The Golden Fleecing as 'Cashier (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 1940
The Secret Seven
John Dilson was 49 in The Secret Seven as 'Walter W. Carter'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 15 1940
I Love You Again
John Dilson was 49 in I Love You Again as 'Worker 'Trying It in Tile and Clay''.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1940
Stage to Chino
John Dilson was 49 in Stage to Chino as 'Jim Pierce - Postal Inspector (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 1940
My Love Came Back
John Dilson was 49 in My Love Came Back as 'Accountant (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 1940
Millionaires in Prison
John Dilson was 49 in Millionaires in Prison as 'Observer at Train Station (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 1940
Private Affairs
John Dilson was 49 in Private Affairs as 'Stock Buyer (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 05 1940
Hold That Woman!
John Dilson was 49 in Hold That Woman! as 'Bill Lannigan'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 1940
Edison, the Man
John Dilson was 49 in Edison, the Man as 'Broker'.Movie Released: Fri, May 10 1940
The Man with Nine Lives
John Dilson was 49 in The Man with Nine Lives as 'John Hawthorne'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 18 1940
Dark Command
John Dilson was 49 in Dark Command as 'Town Leader'.Movie Released: Mon, Apr 15 1940
Drums of Fu Manchu
John Dilson was 49 in Drums of Fu Manchu as 'Prof. Ezra Howard'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1940
The Grapes of Wrath
John Dilson was 49 in The Grapes of Wrath as 'Bookseller'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1940
Women Without Names
John Dilson was 49 in Women Without Names as 'Sheriff'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 14 1940
Pioneers of the West
John Dilson was 49 in Pioneers of the West as 'Morgan'.Movie Released: Tue, Mar 12 1940
The Big Premiere
John Dilson was 49 in The Big Premiere as 'Theater Owner'.Movie Released: Sat, Mar 09 1940
Danger Ahead
John Dilson was 48 in Danger Ahead as 'Thomas Hatch'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 22 1940
Brother Rat and a Baby
John Dilson was 48 in Brother Rat and a Baby as 'Pawnbroker'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 13 1940
Legion of the Lawless
John Dilson was 48 in Legion of the Lawless as 'Surveyor Dave Martin (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 05 1940
Music in My Heart
John Dilson was 48 in Music in My Heart as 'City Editor (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 04 1940
Reno
John Dilson was 48 in Reno as 'Mr. Jones - Casino Manager'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1939
Drunk Driving
John Dilson was 48 in Drunk Driving as 'Doctor (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 28 1939
Bad Little Angel
John Dilson was 48 in Bad Little Angel as 'Mr. Brown, Man in Jim's Office (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 1939
Scandal Sheet
John Dilson was 48 in Scandal Sheet as 'Chris Durk'.Movie Released: Mon, Oct 16 1939
Sabotage
John Dilson was 48 in Sabotage as '(uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 1939
A Woman is the Judge
John Dilson was 48 in A Woman is the Judge as 'Ramsey'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 03 1939
Here I Am a Stranger
John Dilson was 48 in Here I Am a Stranger as 'Professor'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1939
Each Dawn I Die
John Dilson was 48 in Each Dawn I Die as 'Parole Board Member (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Aug 19 1939
In Name Only
John Dilson was 48 in In Name Only as 'Head Train Steward (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 1939
The Man They Could Not Hang
John Dilson was 48 in The Man They Could Not Hang as 'King - City Editor (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 17 1939
S.O.S Tidal Wave
John Dilson was 48 in S.O.S Tidal Wave as 'Appleby'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 02 1939
Racketeers of the Range
John Dilson was 48 in Racketeers of the Range as 'Wiliam J. Benson'.Movie Released: Fri, May 26 1939
It's a Wonderful World
John Dilson was 48 in It's a Wonderful World as 'Doctor (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, May 19 1939
Ex-Champ
John Dilson was 48 in Ex-Champ as 'Lawton'.Movie Released: Thu, May 11 1939
Fixer Dugan
John Dilson was 48 in Fixer Dugan as 'Steve'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 21 1939
Weather Wizards
John Dilson was 48 in Weather Wizards as 'California Meteorologist'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 08 1939
Trouble in Sundown
John Dilson was 48 in Trouble in Sundown as 'Edward Simmons'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 23 1939
Money to Loan
John Dilson was 48 in Money to Loan as 'Clarence Z. Dodds, Hanley's Accountant'.Movie Released: Sat, Mar 11 1939
Nancy Drew... Reporter
John Dilson was 48 in Nancy Drew... Reporter as 'Deputy Coroner (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 18 1939
Flying G-Men
John Dilson was 47 in Flying G-Men as 'Dr. Alexander Craig'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 28 1939
North of Shanghai
John Dilson was 47 in North of Shanghai as 'Editor'.Movie Released: Tue, Jan 24 1939
Blackwell's Island
John Dilson was 47 in Blackwell's Island as 'Finlay (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Tue, Jan 24 1939
They Made Me a Criminal
John Dilson was 47 in They Made Me a Criminal as 'Doctor (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 21 1939
Stand Up and Fight
John Dilson was 47 in Stand Up and Fight as 'Auctioneer'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 06 1939
Kentucky
John Dilson was 47 in Kentucky as 'Man at Race Track'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 30 1938
A Clean Sweep
John Dilson was 47 in A Clean Sweep as 'Bank Manager'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 1938
Gang Bullets
John Dilson was 47 in Gang Bullets as 'Capt. Brown'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 1938
Tarnished Angel
John Dilson was 47 in Tarnished Angel as 'Mr. Greer'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 28 1938
The Chaser
John Dilson was 47 in The Chaser as 'Process Server'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 1938
Think It Over
John Dilson was 47 in Think It Over Movie Released: Sun, Jul 24 1938
Racket Busters
John Dilson was 47 in Racket Busters as 'Mr. Robbins (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 16 1938
Women in Prison
John Dilson was 47 in Women in Prison as 'Henry Russell'.Movie Released: Wed, Mar 02 1938
Borrowing Trouble
John Dilson was 46 in Borrowing Trouble as 'Clark'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1937
The Shadow Strikes
John Dilson was 46 in The Shadow Strikes as 'Bill Gordan'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1937
Love Is on the Air
John Dilson was 46 in Love Is on the Air as 'Meeting Chairman'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 02 1937
Easy Living
John Dilson was 46 in Easy Living as 'Nervous Hotel Registrant (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1937
Midnight Taxi
John Dilson was 46 in Midnight Taxi as 'Doc Wilson'.Movie Released: Sun, Apr 04 1937
Love Is News
John Dilson was 46 in Love Is News as 'Clerk (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 1937
Dick Tracy
John Dilson was 46 in Dick Tracy as 'Ellery Brewster [Chs. 1, 12]'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 20 1937
Great Guy
John Dilson was 45 in Great Guy as 'City Editor (Uncredited)'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1936
The Public Pays
John Dilson was 45 in The Public Pays as 'Milk Company Executive Moore (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 10 1936
The President's Mystery
John Dilson was 45 in The President's Mystery as 'Banker (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Mon, Sep 28 1936
Wives Never Know
John Dilson was 45 in Wives Never Know as 'Doctor (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1936
And Sudden Death
John Dilson was 45 in And Sudden Death as 'Judge'.Movie Released: Tue, Jun 16 1936
Easy Money
John Dilson was 45 in Easy Money as 'Lawyer Rusick'.Movie Released: Sat, Jun 13 1936
Three of a Kind
John Dilson was 45 in Three of a Kind as 'Doc Adams'.Movie Released: Tue, May 19 1936
The Ex-Mrs. Bradford
John Dilson was 45 in The Ex-Mrs. Bradford as 'Analyst Examining Gelatin Capsule (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1936
The Drag-Net
John Dilson was 45 in The Drag-Net as 'Arnold Crane'.Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 1936
Hitch Hike To Heaven
John Dilson was 45 in Hitch Hike To Heaven as 'Charlie Reed'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 12 1936
The Country Doctor
John Dilson was 45 in The Country Doctor as 'City Editor (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 12 1936
We're Only Human
John Dilson was 44 in We're Only Human as 'Ballistics Expert'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 27 1935
The Calling of Dan Matthews
John Dilson was 44 in The Calling of Dan Matthews as 'City Editor Edison (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 10 1935
Happiness C.O.D.
John Dilson was 44 in Happiness C.O.D. as 'Snyder'.Movie Released: Mon, Oct 14 1935
Twin Triplets
John Dilson was 44 in Twin Triplets as 'J. Benton, City Editor'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 12 1935
The Girl Who Came Back
John Dilson was 44 in The Girl Who Came Back as 'Henchman Waddy'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1935
Special Agent
John Dilson was 44 in Special Agent as 'Gus (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 14 1935
Cheers of the Crowd
John Dilson was 44 in Cheers of the Crowd as 'Barney Booth (as John H. Dilson)'.Movie Released: Mon, Aug 05 1935
Woman Wanted
John Dilson was 44 in Woman Wanted as 'Juror Talking to Mike (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 1935
Every Night at Eight
John Dilson was 44 in Every Night at Eight as 'Huxley'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 1935
The Westerner
John Dilson was 43 in The Westerner as 'Senator Lockhart'.Movie Released: Mon, Dec 10 1934
A Man's Game
John Dilson was 43 in A Man's Game as 'John T. Bradley'.Movie Released: Sat, Jun 16 1934
I'll Tell the World
John Dilson was 43 in I'll Tell the World as 'Legendre'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 1934
