John Craven (June 22, 1916 – November 24, 1995) was an American actor in theater, film, and television.

He was a third-generation actor, following in the profession of his father, Frank Craven, and his grandfather, John T.

His baby picture was printed in the March, 1922 edition of Success magazine in an article about his father's career.

[1][8] After director Jed Harris heard him read, however, he gave him the juvenile leading role of George.

[1] He was stationed in Naples, Italy during World War II as a private, and put on shows for the USO.