Johnny Downs

Johnny Downs

Deceased · Born: Oct 10, 1913 · Died: Jun 6, 1994

Personal Details

BornOct 10, 1913 Brooklyn, New York, USA

Biography

Johnny Downs, a talented actor, entered this world on October 10, 1913, in the bustling city of Brooklyn, New York, USA. Born with a passion for the performing arts, he went on to make a name for himself in the entertainment industry, starring in a diverse range of films, including the 1942 horror classic, The Mad Monster, the 1935 adventure film, Coronado, and the 1936 comedy, College Holiday.

Throughout his career, Johnny Downs demonstrated his versatility as an actor, taking on roles that showcased his impressive range. Despite the demands of his profession, he managed to maintain a strong sense of personal relationships, and in 19** (exact date unknown),he exchanged vows with the love of his life, June Ellen Draper.

Johnny Downs' life was not without its challenges, but he remained committed to his craft and continued to work in the industry until his eventual passing on June 6, 1994, in Coronado, California, USA. Despite his untimely demise, Johnny Downs left behind a lasting legacy, and his contributions to the world of cinema continue to be celebrated by fans and fellow professionals alike.

June Ellen Draper, Johnny's devoted spouse, stood by his side throughout the ups and downs of his career and personal life. Together, they shared a deep and abiding love that endured until the very end.

Career

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1953
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{"id":96581,"title":"Hills of Oklahoma","year":"1950","character":"Square Dance Caller","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hills-of-oklahoma","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96581.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96581.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
Hills of Oklahoma
Hills of Oklahoma as Square Dance Caller
{"id":69968,"title":"The Kid from Brooklyn","year":"1946","character":"Master of Ceremonies","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-kid-from-brooklyn","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69968.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69968.jpg"},"released":1}
1946
The Kid from Brooklyn
The Kid from Brooklyn as Master of Ceremonies
{"id":70358,"title":"Rhapsody in Blue","year":"1945","character":"Dancer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rhapsody-in-blue","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70358.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70358.jpg"},"released":1}
1945
{"id":70540,"title":"Trocadero","year":"1944","character":"Johnny Edwards","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/trocadero","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70540.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70540.jpg"},"released":1}
1944
Trocadero
Trocadero as Johnny Edwards
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{"id":175409,"title":"Harvest Melody","year":"1943","character":"Tommy Nelson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/harvest-melody","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175409.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175409.jpg"},"released":1}
1943
Harvest Melody
Harvest Melody as Tommy Nelson
{"id":70932,"title":"Adventures of the Flying Cadets","year":"1943","character":"Danny Collins","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/adventures-of-the-flying-cadets","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70932.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70932.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":70949,"title":"Campus Rhythm","year":"1943","character":"'Scoop' Davis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/campus-rhythm","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70949.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70949.jpg"},"released":1}
Campus Rhythm
Campus Rhythm as 'Scoop' Davis
{"id":83044,"title":"Behind the Eight Ball","year":"1942","character":"Danny","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/behind-the-eight-ball","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83044.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83044.jpg"},"released":1}
1942
{"id":71250,"title":"Freckles Comes Home","year":"1942","character":"Freckles Winslow","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/freckles-comes-home","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71250.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71250.jpg"},"released":1}
Freckles Comes Home
Freckles Comes Home as Freckles Winslow
{"id":175562,"title":"Groom and Bored","year":"1942","character":"Jimmy Warren","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/groom-and-bored","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175562.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175562.jpg"},"released":1}
Groom and Bored
Groom and Bored as Jimmy Warren
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{"id":71215,"title":"The Mad Monster","year":"1942","character":"Tom Gregory","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-mad-monster","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71215.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71215.jpg"},"released":1}
The Mad Monster
The Mad Monster as Tom Gregory
{"id":71518,"title":"All-American Co-Ed","year":"1941","character":"Bob Sheppard \/ Bobbie DeWolfe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/all-american-co-ed","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71518.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71518.jpg"},"released":1}
1941
All-American Co-Ed
All-American Co-Ed as Bob Sheppard / Bobbie DeWolfe
{"id":71487,"title":"Honeymoon for Three","year":"1941","character":"Chester T Farrington III","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/honeymoon-for-three","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71487.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71487.jpg"},"released":1}
Honeymoon for Three
Honeymoon for Three as Chester T Farrington III
{"id":71595,"title":"Adam Had Four Sons","year":"1941","character":"David Stoddard","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/adam-had-four-sons","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71595.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71595.jpg"},"released":1}
Adam Had Four Sons
Adam Had Four Sons as David Stoddard
{"id":71749,"title":"Redhead","year":"1941","character":"Ted Brown","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/redhead","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71749.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71749.jpg"},"released":1}
Redhead
Redhead as Ted Brown
{"id":71646,"title":"Moonlight in Hawaii","year":"1941","character":"Pete Fleming","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/moonlight-in-hawaii","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71646.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71646.jpg"},"released":1}
Moonlight in Hawaii
Moonlight in Hawaii as Pete Fleming
{"id":187483,"title":"Melody and Moonlight","year":"1940","character":"Danny O'Brian","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/melody-and-moonlight","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187483.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187483.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
Melody and Moonlight
Melody and Moonlight as Danny O'Brian
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Slightly Tempted
Slightly Tempted as Jimmy Duncan
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{"id":72392,"title":"A Child Is Born","year":"1939","character":"Johnny Norton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-child-is-born","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72392.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72392.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
A Child Is Born
A Child Is Born as Johnny Norton
{"id":72406,"title":"Bad Boy","year":"1939","character":"John Fraser","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bad-boy-1939","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72406.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72406.jpg"},"released":1}
Bad Boy
Bad Boy as John Fraser
{"id":72716,"title":"Hold That Co-ed","year":"1938","character":"Dink","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hold-that-co-ed","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72716.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72716.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
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Algiers
Algiers as Pierrot
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1936
College Holiday
College Holiday as Johnny Jones
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Pigskin Parade
Pigskin Parade as Chip Carson
{"id":95339,"title":"The Arizona Raiders","year":"1936","character":"Lonesome Alonzo Q. Mulhall","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-arizona-raiders","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95339.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95339.jpg"},"released":1}
The Arizona Raiders
The Arizona Raiders as Lonesome Alonzo Q. Mulhall
{"id":73890,"title":"Coronado","year":"1935","character":"Johnny Marvin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/coronado-1935","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73890.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73890.jpg"},"released":1}
1935
Coronado
Coronado as Johnny Marvin
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College Scandal
College Scandal as Paul Gedney
{"id":73817,"title":"So Red the Rose","year":"1935","character":"Yankee boy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/so-red-the-rose","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73817.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73817.jpg"},"released":1}
So Red the Rose
So Red the Rose as Yankee boy
{"id":30494,"title":"March of the Wooden Soldiers","year":"1934","character":"Little Boy Blue (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/march-of-the-wooden-soldiers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2ve6u8310qgg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2ve6u8310qgg.jpg"},"released":1}
1934
March of the Wooden Soldiers
March of the Wooden Soldiers as Little Boy Blue (uncredited)
{"id":75957,"title":"The Trail of '98","year":"1928","character":"Mother's Boy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-trail-of-98-1928","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75957.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75957.jpg"},"released":1}
1928
The Trail of '98
The Trail of '98 as Mother's Boy
{"id":76130,"title":"45 Minutes from Hollywood","year":"1926","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/45-minutes-from-hollywood","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_76130.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_76130.jpg"},"released":1}
1926