John Carradine

John Carradine (born Richmond Reed Carradine; February 5, 1906 – November 27, 1988) was an American actor, considered one of the greatest character actors in American cinema. He was a member of Cecil B. DeMille's stock company and later John Ford's company, best known for his roles in horror films, Westerns, and Shakespearean theatre. In the later decades of his career, he starred mostly in low-budget B-movies, but continued to also appear in higher-profile fare. In total, he holds 351 film and television credits, making him one of the most prolific English-speaking actors of all time.

Carradine was married four times, had five children, and was the patriarch of the Carradine family, including four sons and four grandchildren who are or were also actors.

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John Carradine is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 30 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes James Dean: Forever Young (2005), Buried Alive (1989), Evils of the Night (1985), The Secret of NIMH (1982), The Scarecrow (1982), The Howling (1981), Nocturna (1979), The Bees (1978). The recorded credits span 1939 to 2005, including 26 movies and 4 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.