John Compton

John Compton

John Compton (born John Compton Tolley; June 21, 1923 – May 12, 2015) was an American actor. Compton starred in the television series The D.A.'s Man (1959). He appeared in the films Mildred Pierce, Cheyenne, Jesse James Rides Again, Oh! Susanna, Thunder Over Arizona and Spoilers of the Forest, among others.

Known For

The Last Movie Star

Associate Producer

Mildred Pierce

as Theodore 'Ted' Ellison Forrester (uncredited)

Cast Credits

Spoilers of the Forest

as Billy Mitchell

Friendly Persuasion

as Rebel Lieutenant (uncredited)

Navy Bound

as Vincent Cerrano

Oh! Susanna

as Lieutenant Cutter

Cheyenne

as Limpy Bill

Nora Prentiss

as Reporter (uncredited)

Mildred Pierce

as Theodore 'Ted' Ellison Forrester (uncredited)

Crew Credits

The Last Movie Star

Associate Producer