Lawson Harris

Lawson Harris
Lawson Harris in 1948
Born
William Lawson Harris

June 30, 1897
DiedMarch 31, 1948(1948-03-31) (aged 50)
Resting placeLos Angeles National Cemetery
Occupation(s)Director, actor, producer, writer
Years active1922–1926
Spouses
(m. 1924; div. 1925)
    Dolores Johnson
    (m. 1925; div. 1931)
    ChildrenJohn Derek

    William Lawson Harris (June 30, 1897 – March 31, 1948) was an American director, actor, producer, and writer who made a number of films in Australia. He came to Australia originally at the behest of Arthur Shirley to work as production manager on The Throwback (1920) and stayed out there for a number of years. Harris was the father of actor and director John Derek.