J. P. McGowan | |
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 Who's Who in the Film World, 1914 | |
| Born | John Paterson McGowan February 24, 1880 Terowie, South Australia, Australia |
| Died | March 26, 1952 (aged 72) Hollywood, California, United States |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor Director Writer |
| Years active | 1910–1938 |
John Paterson McGowan (February 24, 1880 – March 26, 1952) was a pioneering Hollywood actor and director and occasionally a screenwriter and producer. McGowan remains the only Australian to have been made a life member of the Screen Directors Guild (now Directors Guild of America).