Howard St. John: Howard St. John. Actor: Born Yesterday. A veteran theater performer from 1925, Chicago-born character actor Howard St. John excelled in blustery, unsympathetic roles -- often pompous, often shifty and usually self-important. He made his Broadway debut with "Nocturne" (1925) and continued reliably into the 30s with parts in "Princess Charming" (1930), "Keeper of the Keys" (1932) and "Triumph" (1935). He grew in popularity with such theater hits as "Janie" (1942)...
Known For: Born Yesterday (Jim Devery), Li'l Abner (General Bullmoose), Strangers on a Train (Police Capt. Turley), The Men (Ellen's Father)