John Shelton, a renowned actor of his time, was born on May 18, 1915, in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California, USA. His impressive acting career spanned numerous notable films, including the 1946 comedy-drama "The Time of Their Lives", the 1947 crime drama "Road to the Big House", and the 1942 espionage thriller "Foreign Agent". Throughout his life, John Shelton was blessed with the love and companionship of five remarkable women: Lorraine Elise Ludwig, Irene Winston, Kathryn Grayson, Sally Sage, and Marti Stanley, to whom he was married. Sadly, John Shelton's life came to a close on May 17, 1972, in the bustling city of Colombo, Ceylon, which is now known as Sri Lanka.
Personal Details
BornMay 18, 1915 Los Angeles, California, USA
Spouse
Lorraine Elise Ludwig
( Oct 1, 1953 to May 17, 1972 )Irene Winston
( Sep 11, 1948 to Apr 28, 1953 )Kathryn Grayson
( Jul 11, 1941 to Jun 17, 1946 )Sally Sage
( Jan 1, 1938 to Jan 1, 1940 )Marti Stanley
Biography
Career
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2017

Visage as Matthew
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1953

Sins of Jezebel as Loram
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1951

Lux Video Theatre as Tom
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1948

Joe Palooka in Winner Take All as Greg Tanner
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1947

Road to the Big House as Eddie Clark
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Little Miss Broadway as Dick Nichols
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The Big Fix as Del Cassini
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1946

The Time of Their Lives as Sheldon Gage
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Betty Co-Ed as Mr. Leeds
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1942

Foreign Agent as Jimmy
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A-Haunting We Will Go as Tommy White
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Whispering Ghosts as David Courtiand
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1941

Blonde Inspiration as Jonathan 'Johnny' Briggs
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1940

Dr. Kildare Goes Home as Dr. Davidson
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The Ghost Comes Home as Lanny Shea
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We Who Are Young as William Brooks
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Keeping Company as Ted Foster
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I Take This Woman as Intern Steve (uncredited)
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1938

Start Cheering as Student
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1937

The Case of the Stuttering Bishop as Ambulance Doctor (uncredited)
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Kid Galahad as (uncredited)
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Ever Since Eve as Newspaper Reporter (uncredited)
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Navy Blue and Gold as Cadet (uncredited)
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1936

Smartest Girl in Town as Male Model Offering Cookie Chili Dinner
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Wanted! Jane Turner as Bellhop Getting Stamps (uncredited)
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That Girl from Paris as Photographer (uncredited)