Lorimer Johnston (November 2, 1858 in Maysville, Kentucky – February 20, 1941 in Hollywood, California) was an American silent film actor and director.
He was involved in the production of over 60 films in acting and directing and he also wrote the scripts for twelve films, according to IMDb, nearly all shorts. In 1913, Johnston directed the short films For the Crown and For the Flag, working with actresses such as Charlotte Burton.
Towards the end of his career Johnston starred as an actor in sound motion pictures such as the popular Frankenstein films Ghost of Frankenstein and Son of Frankenstein.
1940
as Old Crack-Pot (uncredited)
1939
as Burgher
1936
as Member of Board of Directors (uncredited)
1935
as Man (uncredited)
1935
as Insulting Man
1932
as Minister
1930
as Colonel Lacey
1928
as Lord Greystoke
1928
as English Edwards
1926
as Hans
1926
1925
as Edward Merley
1924
as Dr. Joseph
1924
as Peter Peters
1922
as Ross