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John Carroll

John Carroll is known for Only Angels Have Wings (1939), The Other Side of the Wind (2018), Go West (1940).

Biography

John Carroll (July 17, 1906 – April 24, 1979) was an American actor and singer. He was born Julian Lafaye in New Orleans, Louisiana. Carroll performed in several small roles in films under his original name until 1935, when he first used the name John Carroll in Hi, Gaucho! He appeared in several Western films in the 1930s, including the role of Zorro in Zorro Rides Again in 1937. He was the male lead in the Marx Brothers' Western comedy Go West in 1940. Probably his best known role was as Woody Jason in the 1942 movie Flying Tigers with John Wayne. He was also notable as a Cajun soldier, aptly nicknamed "Wolf", in the 1945 comedy A Letter for Evie.

He interrupted his movie career during World War II and served as a U.S. Army Air Corps pilot in North Africa. He broke his back in a crash. He recovered and resumed his acting career.

Questions about John Carroll

How many John Carroll films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 41 films with John Carroll, from 1929 to 2018.

What is the best rated John Carroll film?

The best rated John Carroll film in the catalogue is Only Angels Have Wings (1939), rated 7.3.

What was the first John Carroll film?

The first John Carroll film in the catalogue is Only Angels Have Wings, from 1939.

Who has John Carroll worked with the most?

In the catalogue, John Carroll shares the most credits with Noah Beery Jr. (2 films).

People data: TMDb.

Known for

Trivia

Spouse
Lucille Carroll · Steffi Duna

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Full filmography

58 films — 41 in the catalogue

People data: TMDb.

Cast