John Merton
John Merton | |
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Merton in Zorro's Fighting Legion (1939) | |
| Born | Myrtland F. LaVarre February 18, 1901 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | September 19, 1959 (aged 58) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1927–1959 |
| Spouse | Esther (divorced) |
| Children | 6 |
John Merton (born Myrtland F. LaVarre; February 18, 1901 – September 19, 1959) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 250 films between 1927 and 1959, mostly as a villain. He was the brother of filmmakers André de la Varre and William LaVarre, the father of actor Lane Bradford, the grandfather of actress Diane Delano, and the great-uncle of academic Hollis Robbins.