Directing
John Rawlins
John Rawlins was born on June 9, 1902. John Rawlins died on May 20, 1997 at the age of 94.
- Born
- June 9, 1902
- Place of birth
- Long Beach, California, USA
- Died
- May 20, 1997 (94 years old)
Biography
Director John Rawlins started in films in 1918 as an actor, stunt man, gag writer and assistant director. For a while he sidelined as a comedy writer, then became an editor and later directed second features for First National in Britain from the early 1930s. Returning to the US, he joined Universal (1938-46), where he turned out "B" pictures and serials, including installments of the "Dick Tracy" and "Sherlock Holmes" series. He had similar assignments at RKO (1947-48) and United Artists (1951-53), before branching out into television dramas.
Filmography
Frequently asked questions
When was John Rawlins born?
John Rawlins was born on June 9, 1902. (Long Beach, California, USA)
How old is John Rawlins?
John Rawlins died on May 20, 1997 at the age of 94.
Updated: October 28, 2026 ·