John Darrow

Joining a stock theater troupe directly after graduating high school, John Darrow made his film debut in 1927. He achieved a level of popularity in the '30s as a leading man, although mostly in lower-rank B pictures. In the mid-'30s he switched careers, however, and eventually became one of Hollywood's most successful talent agents.




Bio:
Joining a stock theater troupe directly after graduating high school, John Darrow made his film debut in 1927. He achieved a level of popularity in the '30s as a leading man, although mostly in lower-rank B pictures. In the mid-'30s he switched careers, however, and eventually became one of Hollywood's most successful talent agents.


Tivia:
Darrow and his partner Charles Walters were together from 1936 until Darrow's death in 1980.Younger brother of actor Allan Simpson.Uncle of Madelyn Darrow, and Barbara Darrow.Brother-in-law of George Wittlinger.Great-uncle of Audrey Tannenbaum, and Eric Tannenbaum. [Details Intro]