John Kerr

John Kerr

Deceased · Born: Nov 15, 1931 · Died: Feb 2, 2013

Personal Details

BornNov 15, 1931 Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Barbara Ann Wong Chu

    ( Sep 22, 1979 to Feb 2, 2013 )
  • Priscilla Smith

    ( Dec 28, 1952 to Feb 1, 1972 )
Parents
  • June Walker
  • Geoffrey Kerr

Biography

Geoffrey Kerr, his father, was born on January 25, 1895, in London, and went on to have a successful career in Broadway and film, passing away in 1971. His mother, June Walker, was born on June 14, 1904, in New York City and also had a thriving career in the entertainment industry, ultimately departing this world in 1966.

After graduating from Harvard, the individual in question embarked on a career in theatre, quickly making a name for himself in the 1952 stage production of "Bernadine". However, it was his portrayal of Tom Robinson Lee in the 1953 stage adaptation of "Tea and Sympathy" that truly garnered him widespread recognition. The character was later reimagined in the 1956 film version, cementing his status as a talented young thespian.

Audiences were deeply moved by his poignant performance as Lieutenant Joe Cable in the 1958 musical "South Pacific", a role that showcased his remarkable range as a tragic hero. Despite his success on stage, the individual also pursued a career in law, becoming a practicing attorney, while making rare appearances in film and television.

Career

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1981
The Amateur
The Amateur as CIA Security Guard
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1979
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1978
The Silent Partner
The Silent Partner as Detective #3
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1974
Only God Knows
Only God Knows as Health Inspector
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1973
Class of '44
Class of '44 as Hotel Bartender
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Incident on a Dark Street
Incident on a Dark Street as Gallagher - Trenier's Lawyer
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1972
The Longest Night
The Longest Night as Agent Jones
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1971
Yuma
Yuma as Capt. White
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Columbo
Columbo as Col. Roger Dutton
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1963
Arrest and Trial
Arrest and Trial as Assistant Deputy District Attorney Barry Pine
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1961
The Pit and the Pendulum
The Pit and the Pendulum as Francis Barnard
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King of Kings
King of Kings as Man at Sermon on the Mount (uncredited)
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1960
Girl of the Night
Girl of the Night as Larry Taylor
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The Crowded Sky
The Crowded Sky as Mike Rule
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1958
South Pacific
South Pacific as Lt. Joseph Cable, USMC
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1957
The Vintage
The Vintage as Ernesto Barandero
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1956
Gaby
Gaby as Gregory Y. Wendell
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Tea and Sympathy
Tea and Sympathy as Tom Robinson Lee
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1955
The Cobweb
The Cobweb as Steven W. Holte
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The Quatermass Xperiment
The Quatermass Xperiment as Photo Lab Technician (uncredited)
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1953
Suspense
Suspense as Derek Howard
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1999