As per our current Database, John Wray has been died on 5 April, 1940 at Los Angeles, California, USA.
When John Wray die, John Wray was 53 years old.
| Popular As | John Wray |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Age | 53 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Born | February 13, 1887 (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA) |
| Birthday | February 13 |
| Town/City | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Nationality | USA |
John Wray’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
John Wray was born in the Year of the Pig. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them, then look out! They’re intelligent, always seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat.
John Wray was an American character actor from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was primarily active during the 1930s.Wray's real name was "John Griffith Malloy". He had a notable theatrical career, and appeared regularly in Broadway.
In the late 1920s, there was a transition from silent films to sound films. Many stage actors headed to Hollywood, in the hope that their acting experience may help them find steady work in the new medium.
Wray was one of the actors in this wave of prospective film stars.Wray made his film debut in "New York Nights" (1929), where he played racketeer Joe Prividi. Prividi was the film's main villain, and the role helped Wray find steady work as a heavy.
Among his most notable roles was sadistic drill instructor Himmelstoss in "All Quiet On The Western Front" (1930), gangster Morton Bradstreet in "The Czar of Broadway", con-artist Frog in "The Miracle Man" (1932), the starving farmer in "Mr.
Deeds Goes to Town" (1936), and prison warden Wheeler in "You Only Live Once" (1937).Wray's career was seemingly in decline by the late 1930s, when he was at times reduced to the role of an uncredited extra.
But he continued acting until 1940, with his last known role being a bit part in the screwball comedy "The Doctor Takes a Wife" (1940). Wray died in April 1940, at the age of 53.
