John Litel

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
- Acting
- Born
- 1892-12-30 · Albany, Wisconsin, USA
- Died
- 1972-02-03
Known for
- Key Largo (1948) — Dispatcher (uncredited)
- Bonanza (1959) — Judge Jeremy Clarence Billington
- The Sons of Katie Elder (1965) — Minister
- I Love Lucy (1951) — Harvey Cromwell
- Jezebel (1938) — Jean La Cour
- Zorro (1957) — The Governor
- Houseboat (1958) — Mr. William Farnsworth
- Nevada Smith (1966) — Doctor
- Pocketful of Miracles (1961) — Police Inspector McCrary
- Lover Come Back (1961) — Williams, Ad Council Board Member (uncredited)
- The Life of Emile Zola (1937) — Charpentier
- Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1961) — Vice Admiral B.J. Crawford
- They Drive by Night (1940) — Harry McNamara
- Perry Mason (1957) — Judge
- They Died with Their Boots On (1941) — Gen. Phil Sheridan
- Dodge City (1939) — Matt Cole