Prometu News LogoNews
© 2026 Prometu NewsPowered by Prometu, Inc.
John Carradine

John Carradine

Born

1906-02-05

Place of birth

New York City, New York, USA

Died

1988-11-27

Biography

John Carradine (born Richmond Reed Carradine; February 5, 1906 – November 27, 1988) was an American actor, considered one of the greatest character actors in American cinema. He was a member of Cecil B. DeMille's stock company and later John Ford's company, best known for his roles in horror films, Westerns, and Shakespearean theatre. In the later decades of his career, he starred mostly in low-budget B-movies, but continued to also appear in higher-profile fare. In total, he holds 351 film and television credits, making him one of the most prolific English-speaking actors of all time. Carrad...

Known for

John Carradine — Watch — Prometu News