John Litel

John Litel

1892-12-30 – 1972-02-03 (age 79) Albany, Wisconsin, USA
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Biography

John Litel was an American stage, screen, and television actor. From 1919 to 1936 he performed in several plays on Broadway. In 1929 he began appearing in films and was in over 200 movies throughout his career. Litel often played supporting roles such as hard-nosed cops and district attorneys. He appeared in many television series. John Litel's acting career concluded in 1967.

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Mississippi Gambler
Mississippi Gambler

1942

as Jim Hadley aka Francis Carvel

The Sons of Katie Elder
The Sons of Katie Elder

1965

as Minister

Cass Timberlane
Cass Timberlane

1947

as Webb Wargate

Slim
Slim

1937

as Wyatt Ranstead

Sealed Lips
Sealed Lips

1942

as Mike Rofano / Fred Morton

Submarine Base
Submarine Base

1943

as James Xavier 'Jim' Taggart

Scaramouche
Scaramouche

1952

as Dr. Dubuque

Double Jeopardy
Double Jeopardy

1955

as Emmett Devery

Pocketful of Miracles
Pocketful of Miracles

1961

as Police Inspector McCrary

Comanche
Comanche

1956

as Gen. Nelson A. Miles

Key Largo
Key Largo

1948

as Dispatcher (uncredited)

Texas Lady
Texas Lady

1955

as Meade Moore (wigwam owner)

Knute Rockne All American
Knute Rockne All American

1940

as Committee Chairman

Nevada Smith
Nevada Smith

1966

as Doctor

Dodge City
Dodge City

1939

as Matt Cole

They Died with Their Boots On
They Died with Their Boots On

1941

as Gen. Phil Sheridan

So Proudly We Hail
So Proudly We Hail

1943

as Dr. Harrison

San Antonio
San Antonio

1945

as Charlie Bell

Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye
Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye

1950

as Police Chief Sam Tolgate

Houseboat
Houseboat

1958

as Mr. William Farnsworth