John Hubbard

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Characters played by John Hubbard

Angry Chauffeur — Herbie Rides Again (1974)

Frustrated professional driver.

Ohtao — One Million B.C. (1940)

An ambitious younger hunter who takes advantage of Akhoba's injury to assert authority. He eventually menaces Loana but is defeated by Tumak, who claims leadership.

Willard Mims — The Tall T (1957)

A cowardly new groom who abandons his kidnapped wife and is ruthlessly executed by the outlaws.

Dr. John Banning — The Mummy's Tomb (1942)

Son of Stephen Banning, investigates the mummy murders and protects his fiancée Isobel.

Harley Ames — Canal Zone (1942)

A conceited and reckless society playboy who joins the new pilot group. His arrogance and reckless behavior cause a training crash that kills Kincaid. He later redeems himself by rescuing Hamilton from the jungle before departing for Africa.

Robert Randall — The Housekeeper's Daughter (1939)

Robert is the sheltered son of Professor Randall and Mrs. Randall. Encouraged by Hilda, he begins a career as a reporter and joins Deakon Maxwell and Ed O'Malley to investigate Gladys's death. His story exposes details that alarm Floyd, and Robert ultimately wins Hilda's affection.

Captain Tom Barton — You'll Never Get Rich (1941)

Captain Tom Barton is Sheila Winthrop's intended fiancé and an Army captain. He frightens Robert Curtis during a prank by pretending to be Sheila's brother, later transfers to Panama, and proposes marriage to Sheila. After discovering Robert's deception, Tom plays along with the fake identity and finally arranges Robert's release for his honeymoon.

George Weber — The Cimarron Kid (1952)

George Weber is connected to the railroad and provides Dynamite Dick Dalton with information about a large gold shipment. Bill Doolin brings him to the hideout for questioning, while Cimarron Rose Adams verifies his story; after the betrayal is exposed, Dynamite kills George.

Cliff Thomas — Out West with the Hardys (1938)

A minor character connected to the ranch-centered western adventure.

Marcus Aurelius 'Mark' Borne — Whispering Footsteps (1943)

The central leading character of the film, played by John Hubbard, who is identified in the synopsis as the main actor of this 1943 American black-and-white film noir drama.

Drogo Gaines — Road Show (1941)

A fabulously wealthy young man who fakes a breakdown before his wedding and discovers that Helen and her brother want his money. He is sent to a sanitarium, escapes with Carroway, and hides his background while joining Penguin's carnival. He falls in love with Penguin and becomes her partner after secretly buying another carnival.

Bertie Thomas — The Kid From Texas (1939)

Margo's brother who joins her on the trip to Texas to purchase a polo pony. He later leads a polo team that competes against William's Wild West squad.

Career Overview

John Hubbard has 85 screen credits in a career dating back to 1937. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently Herbie with 1 titles. Signature works include Whispering Footsteps, Secrets of the Underground, Youth on Parade. 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
85
Birth Date
1914-04-14
Birth Place
East Chicago, Indiana, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3181788), public domain (CC0).