John Payne was an American actor born on May 23, 1912 in Roanoke, VA. He is best remembered for his leading roles in the classic Christmas movie Miracle on 34th Street and the western TV series The Restless Gun. He was a prolific actor, appearing in over 100 films and television shows throughout his career.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $50 million (2024)
About
Best remembered for his leading roles in Miracle on 34th street and on the western TV series, The Restless Gun.
Before Fame
He was raised in an antebellum mansion that was destroyed by a fire in the 40's.
Trivia
He was struck by a car in New York City in 1961, an accident that required two years of recovery and left him with facial scars.
Family Life
His son-in-law was Writer and Director, Robert Towne.
Associated With
He is known for co-starring with Edmund Gwenn, a.k.a. Santa Claus, in the holiday classic, Miracle on 34th Street.