John started his career with Keystone in 1913 under the name `John Dillon,' working with Kalem, Farnum, Nestor, Universal, Keystone and Lubin Pictures. The latter part of his career was spent playing bit parts and second leads in B pictures.
Brother of writer Robert Dillon.
Stage actor and film director.
Directed one Oscar-nominated performance: Richard Barthelmess in The Noose .
