Johnny Downs (October 10, 1913 - June 6, 1994) was an American actor. Son of a Naval aviator, he was taken to Hollywood in 1921 when his father was transferred to the San Diego naval base. He began his career as a child actor, most notably playing Johnny in the Our Gang short series from 1923 to 1926. He remained active in films, television, and theatre up through the early 1960s.
Read more about Johnny Downs: After Our Gang, The Johnny Downs Show, Death, Selected Filmography, Broadway Credits
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