Born: November 9, 1952 – Died: September 5, 1995
John Megna was a talented actor known for his memorable role in "To Kill a Mockingbird" (1962). Born in Queens, New York, USA on November 9, 1952, Megna began his acting career at a young age. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Dill Harris in "To Kill a Mockingbird," a character based on Truman Capote, a childhood friend of author Harper Lee. Megna's contributions to the entertainment industry include appearances in films such as "The Cannonball Run" (1981) and TV series like "Police Woman" (1974). Sadly, he passed away on September 5, 1995 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Early Life and Career
John Megna, born on November 9, 1952, in Queens, New York, began his acting career at a young age. Megna's early success came when he was cast as Dill Harris in the acclaimed film adaptation of "To Kill a Mockingbird" (1962). This role brought him recognition and showcased his talent as a young actor.
Megna's contributions to the entertainment industry also include appearances in projects like "The Cannonball Run" (1981) and the TV series "Police Woman" (1974).
Despite his promising career, Megna tragically passed away at the age of 42 on September 5, 1995, in Los Angeles, California. While he may not have achieved household name status, his impactful role in a classic film continues to be remembered by fans and critics alike.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | The Ratings Game (TV Movie) | Al |
| 1983 | Likely Stories, Vol. 4 (TV Movie) | Lou (segment "A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening") |
| 1981 | The Cannonball Run | Arthur Rose |
| 1980 | Smokey and the Bandit II | P.T. |
| 1980 | Skag (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1979 | Butch and Sundance: The Early Days | Outlaw |
| 1979 | Sunnyside | B.B. |
| 1978 | Go Tell the Spartans | Cpl. Ackley |
| 1975–1977 | Police Woman (TV Series) | Punk Leader | Jackson | Stan ... |
| 1977 | The Godfather Saga (TV Mini Series) | Young Hyman Roth (uncredited) |
| 1977 | Another Man, Another Chance | Loser in Saloon (uncredited) |
| 1977 | Hollywood High (TV Series) | Icky |
| 1976 | Insight (TV Series) | Stephen |
| 1976 | The Blue Knight (TV Series) | Pluto |
| 1976 | I Want to Keep My Baby! (TV Movie) | Andy |
| 1976 | The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (TV Movie) | Smith |
| 1975 | This Is the Life (TV Series) | Jeremy |
| 1974 | The Godfather Part II | Young Hyman Roth (uncredited) |
| 1967 | The Danny Thomas Hour (TV Series) | Joey Robbins |
| 1967 | I Spy (TV Series) | Stefan |
| 1966 | Star Trek (TV Series) | Little Boy |
| 1966 | Follow Me, Boys! | Boy scout (uncredited) |
| 1966 | Blindfold | Mario Vincenti |
| 1965 | Ben Casey (TV Series) | Danny |
| 1964 | The Big World of Little Adam (TV Series) | Little Adam (1964) (voice) |
| 1964 | Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte | New Boy |
| 1964 | Dr. Kildare (TV Series) | Cory Hunter |
| 1964 | The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (TV Series) | Anthony 'Tony' Grainger |
| 1962–1963 | The DuPont Show of the Week (TV Series) | Peter | Jackie |
| 1963 | Look Up and Live (TV Series) | Ritchie |
| 1962 | To Kill a Mockingbird | Dill Harris |
| 1962 | Naked City (TV Series) | Harold Denton |
| 1961–1962 | Target: The Corruptors! (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1961 | The Ed Sullivan Show (TV Series) | Rufus |
