John Carroll

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Characters played by John Carroll

Tate Kimbrough — Decision at Sundown (1957)

Corrupt political boss manipulating a town through fear and wealth.

Clint Jones — Plunderers of Painted Flats (1959)

A skilled gunslinger traveling with the mail-order brides. He kills ranch hands, wins a duel against Ned East, and returns to town. He becomes romantically involved with Kathy and faces Joe Martin, ultimately dying when Timmy shoots him.

Terry Turner — Go West (1940)

The son of Dan Wilson's rival and the romantic partner of Eve. He travels to New York to persuade railroad officials to purchase Dead Man's Gulch, arguing it is the only practical mountain route. He collaborates with Quale and the Panellos to secure the deed.

Ricardo Montera — Rio Rita (1942)

Ricardo Montera is a famous guest at Rita Winslow's hotel and her childhood sweetheart. The spies intend to use his radio broadcast to transmit coded messages, but he refuses to participate in treason. After receiving the codebook from Doc and Wishy, he fights the spies until the Texas Rangers arrive.

Jerry Blackwood — Pilot X (1936)

Test pilot for Goering-Gage Aviation. Assists in forming an air patrol to hunt the mysterious Pilot X. Later mistaken for the killer by Inspector Gallagher, he is pursued and engages in a final dogfight against the real culprit. Survives and develops a romantic interest in Helen.

Gregg Delaney — Surrender (1950)

Gregg is a gambler and John Beauregard Hale's best friend. Violet initially pursues him before turning her attention to the wealthy John. After Henry Vaan is murdered, Gregg suspects John, but later helps him escape from jail. When Violet confesses, Gregg flees with her, and both are killed by the posse.

Woody Jason — Flying Tigers (1942)

Woody Jason is Jim Gordon’s arrogant, highly skilled old friend and a hot-shot aviator who joins the Flying Tigers. He repeatedly ignores teamwork, abandons Blackie Bales, and causes Hap Smith’s fatal flight. Fired by Jim, Woody later joins the bridge mission, sacrifices himself by crashing into the enemy train, and destroys it.

Larry Warren — Sunny (1941)

Larry is a member of a wealthy New Orleans family and the romantic lead. After meeting Sunny during Mardi Gras, he pursues her, proposes, and tries to bring her into his family home. He initially fails to defend her from humiliation, but later risks drowning to save her, proving his love and winning her back.

Jose de Briganza — Hired Wife (1940)

Jose is Kendal's handsome friend, whom she encounters when she follows Stephen to a nightclub. Curious about Stephen, Jose becomes part of Kendal's plan to divert Phyllis by posing as a wealthy man, despite being penniless. When his fraud is exposed, he leaves with Kendal, and Phyllis later realizes she loves him.

John Ramsell Jr. — Phantom Raiders (1940)

One half of the young couple in love mentioned in the Panama case. His personal entanglements likely intersect with the criminal sabotage ring, drawing Carter into his affairs.

Michael Vance — Wolf Call (1939)

Playboy son sent by his father to evaluate a struggling Canadian radium mine. He befriends locals, discovers a promising new processing technology, and attempts to prevent his father from selling the mine based on misleading information.

James Vega/Zorro — Zorro Rides Again (1937)

Nephew of Don Manuel Vega and great-grandson of the original Zorro, Don Diego de la Vega. Initially considered a useless fop, he discovers the original hero's hideout, adopts the Zorro identity, and fights to protect the railroad using twin pistols and a whip to defeat the villains.

Career Overview

John Carroll has 58 screen credits in a career dating back to 1929. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Ranown Cycle Westerns Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Decision at Sundown, Geraldine, The Avengers. 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
58
Birth Date
1906-07-17
Birth Place
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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