★ 8.1 
Acting
John Payne
John Payne is best known for Columbo, Gunsmoke, Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes and What's My Line?. John Payne was born on May 28, 1912. John Payne died on December 6, 1989 at the age of 77.
- Born
- May 28, 1912
- Place of birth
- Roanoke, Virginia, USA
- Died
- December 6, 1989 (77 years old)
Biography
John Payne was an American stage, screen, and television actor. He is best remembered as a singer in 20th Century Fox musical films and for his roles in Miracle on 34th Street (1947) and the television series The Restless Gun (1957-1959).
Known for
★ 8.1 
★ 6.7 Gunsmoke
★ 7.6 Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes
★ 7.1 What's My Line?
★ 7 The Name of the Game
★ 5.8 The Mike Douglas Show
★ 6.2 Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
★ 6 Robert Montgomery Presents
★ 5.7 The Dick Powell Show
★ 6.8 General Electric Theater
★ 6.2 The Steve Allen Show
★ 7.2 Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Filmography
- 2006Fantastic Four: World's Greatest HeroesHank Pym/Ant-Man (voice)
- 1971ColumboNed Diamond
- 1968The Name of the GameRuss (FBI Agent)
- 1961The Dick Powell ShowJames J. Fitts
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
- 1957The Restless GunVint Bonner
- 1956Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreClint Belmet
- 1956The Steve Allen ShowSelf - Guest
- 1956Tony AwardsSelf - Performer
- 1955Hollywood PreviewSelf
- 1955GunsmokeAmos Gentry
- 1954Studio 57
- 1953General Electric TheaterJingles
- 1951Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
- 1950Robert Montgomery PresentsLt. Alec Austen
- 1950What's My Line?Self
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John Payne been in?
John Payne is best known for Columbo, Gunsmoke, Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes and What's My Line?.
When was John Payne born?
John Payne was born on May 28, 1912. (Roanoke, Virginia, USA)
How old is John Payne?
John Payne died on December 6, 1989 at the age of 77.
Updated: October 31, 2026 ·