John J. Richardson

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Characters played by John J. Richardson

Howson Lotts - the Villain — Galloping Bungalows (1924)

The main antagonist and a shyster. Competes as a suitor for Diana Palmer while simultaneously running a fraudulent real estate scheme by selling John a defective beach-front house.

Walrus — The Three Must-Get-Theres (1922)

One of the three musketeers Dart-In-Again initially duels in Paris before rapidly becoming friends with him and the others.

T. Potter Doam — Super-Hooper-Dyne Lizzies (1925)

The owner of an oil company and primary antagonist. He opposes the inventor's gasoline-free radio-wave technology to protect his business interests and schemes to sabotage the project while pursuing the inventor's daughter.

Extra Watching Fire — Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter (1939)

Bystander observing a fire incident during the investigation.

Reporter (uncredited) — Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (1939)

Journalist covering local events.

Man Warning Matt That the Balloon Was Up (uncredited) — Penrod's Double Trouble (1938)

A cameo appearance in 'Penrod's Double Trouble'.

Second Taxi Driver (uncredited) — The Case of the Stuttering Bishop (1937)

Transport operator moving passengers across the city.

Trial Spectator (uncredited) — Smashing the Money Ring (1939)

An uncredited observer present during a courtroom trial.

Taxi Driver (uncredited) — Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite (1939)

Taxi driver providing transportation services in the city.

Bert Richards (uncredited) — Smart Blonde (1937)

Character with a minor, unspecified role in the storyline.

Party Guest (uncredited) — Torchy Blane in Chinatown (1939)

Attendee at a social gathering, providing background atmosphere.

Reporter (uncredited) — While the Patient Slept (1935)

An uncredited reporter with a brief, peripheral presence in the film.

Career Overview

John J. Richardson has 109 screen credits in a career dating back to 1920. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Nancy Drew Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include What a Trip, Galloping Bungalows, Oh, What a Man!. 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
109
Birth Date
1888-11-01
Birth Place
London, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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