John T. Dillon (actor)

John T. Dillon (June 19, 1876 December 29, 1937) was an American actor of the silent era. He appeared in more than 130 films between 1908 and 1936. He died in Los Angeles, California from pneumonia.

John T. Dillon
Dillon (left) with Charlie Chaplin in
The New Janitor (1914)
Born(1876-06-19)June 19, 1876
New York City, U.S.
DiedDecember 29, 1937(1937-12-29) (aged 61)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Years active1908–1936

Dillon was born in New York City. Actor Edward Dillon was his brother, and he had a sister, Marcella. They are not related to director John Francis Dillon.

Dillon's work on stage included acting on Broadway in The Bishop's Carriage (1907).

Dillon was a veteran of the Spanish-American War. He had a wife, Wilhelmina, and he died of pneumonia on December 29, 1937, in a soldiers' home.

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