Noble Johnson

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Characters played by Noble Johnson

Skull Island Native Chief — King Kong (1933)

Tribal leader who demands sacrifices to appease Kong.

The Nubian Servant — The Mummy (1932)

Servant in ancient Egypt assisting with royal duties.

Ivan — The Most Dangerous Game (1932)

One of Count Zaroff's muscular henchmen who assists in capturing prey and guarding the island fortress.

The Indian Prince — The Thief of Bagdad (1924)

One of the three royal suitors vying for the princess's hand. He acquires a magical crystal ball from a giant idol's eye that can show anything, presents it as a gift, and participates in the debate over whose offering is the rarest.

Queequeg — Moby Dick (1930)

A crew member shanghaied onto Ahab's ship. During the violent storm-induced mutiny, he plays a decisive role by breaking Derek's back, effectively stopping the brother's attempt to kill Ahab and ensuring the captain's survival through the crisis.

Li Po — The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu (1929)

A listed character in The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu; the supplied plot description does not establish a specific role.

Native Chief Elan — The Mad Doctor of Market Street (1942)

Native Chief Elan leads the islanders who initially regard the newcomers as evil. After Benson retrieves his equipment and revives Tanaa, Elan trusts him and regards him as a god of life. That faith helps Benson command the islanders and prevent the group from leaving.

Carib — A Game of Death (1945)

Carib is associated with Erich Kreiger’s household on the island and helps maintain control of the island alongside another servant. His role supports the confinement and surveillance surrounding Ellen Trowbridge, Robert Trowbridge, and Don Rainsford, although the plot summary does not assign him a separate confrontation or major individual action.

Janos The Black One — Murders in the Rue Morgue (1932)

Janos The Black One is Dr. Mirakle’s servant and acts on his master’s orders. He follows Pierre Dupin and Mlle. Camille L'Espanaye after their sideshow visit, then attempts to hold off the pursuing police during Camille’s abduction before being shot.

The Zombie — The Ghost Breakers (1940)

The catatonic son of the Mother Zombie. He is encountered by the group while exploring the estate and is subsequently locked in a closet by Alex, contributing to the ghostly mysteries of the plantation.

Lion — A Man's Mate (1924)

The Lion is one of the two Apaches in the Paris gang who quarrel over the Wildcat. When the Lynx brings Paul to the Apache den, Paul fights the Lion and conquers him in a desperate struggle. The conflict makes the Lion a direct opponent to Paul during the part of the story when Paul has lost his memory.

Luke Johnson — Frontier Pony Express (1939)

An outlaw commissioned by Senator Lassiter to lead a gang in forcefully stealing critical Pony Express documents in St. Joe.

Career Overview

Noble Johnson has 119 screen credits in a career dating back to 1915. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently The Bowery Boys Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Rose Hobart, King Kong, The Mummy. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
119
Birth Date
1881-04-17
Birth Place
Marshall, Missouri, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1308273), public domain (CC0).