
John Arthur Kennedy (February 17, 1914 – January 5, 1990) was an American stage and film actor known for his versatility in supporting film roles and his ability to create "an exceptional honesty and naturalness on stage", especially in the original casts of Arthur Miller plays on Broadway. He won the 1949 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for Miller's Death of a Salesman. He also won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for the 1955 film Trial, and was a five-time Academy Award nominee.

Lawrence of Arabia
1962 · as Jackson Bentley

A Summer Place
1959 · as Bart Hunter

They Died with Their Boots On
1941 · as Ned Sharp

Barabbas
1961 · as Pontius Pilate

Fantastic Voyage
1966 · as Dr. Duval

Murder She Said
1961 · as Paul Quimper

The Sentinel
1977 · as Monsignor Franchino

Cyclone
1978 · as Priest

Cheyenne Autumn
1964 · as Doc Holliday

Some Came Running
1958 · as Frank Hirsh

Nevada Smith
1966 · as Bill Bowdre

Elmer Gantry
1960 · as Jim Lefferts

Trial
1955 · as Barney Castle

The Man from Laramie
1955 · as Vic Hansbro

Day of the Evil Gun
1968 · as Owen Forbes

The Lusty Men
1952 · as Wes Merritt

The Desperate Hours
1955 · as Deputy Sheriff Jesse Bard

Reconnaissance Pilot
1943 · as Decoration Announcer (voice)