| Birth: | May 23, 1912 | | Death: | Dec. 6, 1989 | 
American Actor. Popular leading man, starred in many motion pictures and television shows between 1936 and 1975. His memorable early films include "Dodsworth" (1936), "Hats Off" (1936), and "Fair Warning" (1937). He later appeared in several musicals, such as "Tin Pan Alley" (1940), "The Great American Broadcast," "Week-end in Havana," Sun Valley Serenade" (all 1941), "Iceland," "Springtime in the Rockies" (both 1942), "Hello Frisco, Hello" (1943), and "The Dolly Sisters" (1945). Shortly thereafter, he played the role of 'Fred Gailey' in the 1947 holiday classic, "Miracle on 34th Street." Married to actress Anne Shirley, and later to actress Gloria DeHaven. Father of actress Julie Payne. (bio by: A.J. Marik)
Cause of death: Heart ailment
Search Amazon for John Payne | | | Burial:
Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea. |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: A.J. Marik
Record added: Jan 30, 2003
Find A Grave Memorial# 7129807 |
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