John Fordman 'Johnny' O'Hara — The People Against O'Hara Character Profile

About John Fordman 'Johnny' O'Hara

A young man from Curtayne's old neighborhood falsely accused of murder. He fabricates an alibi to protect his secret lover, Katrina, leading to his conviction and death sentence despite Curtayne's efforts.

Character Facts

Played by

James Arness

Appears in

The People Against O'Hara (1951)

Role

Supporting

More characters from The People Against O'Hara

• James P. Curtayne (Spencer Tracy)
• Det. Vincent Ricks (Pat O'Brien)
• Virginia 'Ginny' Curtayne (Diana Lynn)
• District Attorney Louis Barra (John Hodiak)
• Mr. O'Hara (Arthur Shields)
• Sol 'Knuckles' Lanzetta (Eduardo Ciannelli)
• Fred Colton, Police Sound Man (Regis Toomey)
• Gambler (uncredited) (Brooks Benedict)
• Tony Korvac (uncredited) (Richard Bartlett)
• Mrs. Peg O'Hara (Louise Lorimer)
• Waiter (uncredited) (John Albright)
• Little Wolfie (uncredited) (Tony Barr)