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John Litel
Actor

John Litel

30 Dec 1892Born
3 Feb 1972Died
79Age at death
199Credits

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.

Known for

Filmography

The 80 most recent of 199 credits.

  1. 1966Nevada SmithFilm: Doctor
  2. 1965The Sons of Katie ElderFilm: Minister
  3. 1965BrandedSeries: Gen. James Reed (archive footage) (uncredited) (1 episode)
  4. 1964Rendezvous in SpaceFilm: Priest
  5. 1963The Gun HawkFilm: Drunk - Madden's father
  6. 1963Vacation PlayhouseSeries: Albert P. Leviathan (1 episode)
  7. 1962The VirginianSeries: Finley, Wade Hammill (1 episode)
  8. 1961Lover Come BackFilm: Williams, Ad Council Board Member (uncredited)
  9. 1961Pocketful of MiraclesFilm: Police Inspector McCrary
  10. 1961HazelSeries (1 episode)
  11. 1961Voyage to the Bottom of the SeaFilm: Vice Admiral B.J. Crawford
  12. 1960Route 66Series (1 episode)
  13. 1960Stagecoach WestSeries: Dan Murchison (7 episodes)
  14. 1959Hawaiian EyeSeries (1 episode)
  15. 1959Lock-UpSeries (1 episode)
  16. 1959BonanzaSeries: Judge Jeremy Clarence Billington, Mayor George Goshen (1 episode)
  17. 1959RawhideSeries: Jim Rye, James Whitcomb (1 episode)
  18. 1958HouseboatFilm: Mr. William Farnsworth
  19. 195877 Sunset StripSeries: Colonel Richard Gaunt, Distinguished Visitor (1 episode)
  20. 1958BroncoSeries (1 episode)
  21. 1958Wanted: Dead or AliveSeries: Judge George Healy, Asa Morgan, Clint Davis (1 episode)
  22. 1957Decision at SundownFilm: Charles Summerton
  23. 1957ZorroSeries: The Governor (7 episodes)
  24. 1957TrackdownSeries: Judge Henry (2 episodes)
  25. 1957MaverickSeries: Ellsworth Greeley, Judge Somervell, Judge Joshua Thayer (1 episode)
  26. 1957Perry MasonSeries: Judge (1 episode)
  27. 1957The Hired GunFilm: Mace Beldon
  28. 1957SugarfootSeries: Hank Tatum, Archie Crenshaw (1 episode)
  29. 1957Have Gun, Will TravelSeries (1 episode)
  30. 1956Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreSeries: Sheriff Martin Calder (1 episode)
  31. 1956ComancheFilm: Gen. Nelson A. Miles
  32. 1956The Wild DakotasFilm: Morgan Wheeler
  33. 1956Runaway DaughtersFilm: George Barton
  34. 1955Texas LadyFilm: Meade Moore (wigwam owner)
  35. 1955CheyenneSeries (1 episode)
  36. 1955The Life and Legend of Wyatt EarpSeries (1 episode)
  37. 1955The KentuckianFilm: Pleasant Tuesday Babson
  38. 1955Double JeopardyFilm: Emmett Devery
  39. 1954Climax!Series: Judge Sam Crowley (1 episode)
  40. 1954Sitting BullFilm: Wilford Howell
  41. 1953Jack SladeFilm: Judge Davidson
  42. 1953City DetectiveSeries (1 episode)
  43. 1953General Electric TheaterSeries: Phillip Saunders, Frank Hobbs (1 episode)
  44. 1952Montana BelleFilm: Matt Towner
  45. 1952My HeroSeries: Willis Thackery (33 episodes)
  46. 1952Cavalcade of AmericaSeries: Dr. Silkworth (1 episode)
  47. 1952Four Star PlayhouseSeries: Van Alten, Mayor (1 episode)
  48. 1952ScaramoucheFilm: Dr. Dubuque
  49. 1952Jet JobFilm: Sam Bentley
  50. 1951Flight to MarsFilm: Dr. Lane
  51. 1951I Love LucySeries: Harvey Cromwell (1 episode)
  52. 1951Little EgyptFilm: Shuster
  53. 1951Two Dollar BettorFilm: John Hewitt
  54. 1951Take Care of My Little GirlFilm: John Erickson (uncredited)
  55. 1951The Texas RangersFilm: John B. Jones
  56. 1951The Groom Wore SpursFilm: Chief of Police
  57. 1951Cuban FireballFilm: Pomeroy Sr.
  58. 1950Lux Video TheatreSeries: Dr. Robbins (1 episode)
  59. 1950The Fuller Brush GirlFilm: Mr. Watkins
  60. 1950Kiss Tomorrow GoodbyeFilm: Police Chief Sam Tolgate
  61. 1950The SundownersFilm: John Gall
  62. 1950Woman in HidingFilm: John Chandler
  63. 1949Mary Ryan, DetectiveFilm: Capt. Billings
  64. 1949Rusty's BirthdayFilm: Hugh Mitchell
  65. 1949The Gal Who Took the WestFilm: Colonel Logan
  66. 1949Outpost in MoroccoFilm: Colonel Pascal
  67. 1949Rusty Saves a LifeFilm: Hugh Mitchell
  68. 1949Shamrock HillFilm: Ralph Judson
  69. 1948The Valiant HombreFilm: Lon Lansdell
  70. 1948Rusty Leads the WayFilm: Hugh Mitchell
  71. 1948Triple ThreatFilm
  72. 1948PitfallFilm: District Attorney
  73. 1948Key LargoFilm: Dispatcher (uncredited)
  74. 1948I, Jane DoeFilm: Horton
  75. 1948Smart WomanFilm: Clark
  76. 1948My Dog RustyFilm: Hugh Mitchell
  77. 1947Cass TimberlaneFilm: Webb Wargate
  78. 1947Christmas EveFilm: Joe Bland, FBI Agent
  79. 1947Heaven Only KnowsFilm: Reverend Wainwright
  80. 1947The GuiltyFilm: Alex Tremholt

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