John Merton

John Merton (born Myrtland F. LaVarre; February 18, 1901 – September 19, 1959) was an American film actor.[1][2] He appeared in more than 250 films between 1927 and 1959, mostly as a villain. He was the brother of filmmaker André de la Varre and William LaVarre, the grandfather of actress Diane Delano, and the great uncle of academic Hollis Robbins.[3]

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John Merton
Merton in Zorro's Fighting Legion, 1939
Born	Myrtland F. LaVarre (1901-02-18)February 18, 1901 Seattle, Washington, United States
Died	September 19, 1959(1959-09-19) (aged 58) Los Angeles, California, United States
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1927–1959
Spouse	Esther (divorced)
Children	6