John Litel (1892–1972) |
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John Litel's tough, no-nonsense demeanor on screen was not entirely due to his skill as an actor--when World War I broke out he enlisted in the French army, not wanting to wait until the US entered, and was twice decorated for bravery. Returning to the US after the war, he enrolled in the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and toured with various ...
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Born:in Albany, Wisconsin, USADied:(age 79) in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actor (217 credits)
Actor (217 credits)
1963-1965
The Virginian
(TV Series)
Wade Hammill / Lawyer / Finley
Wade Hammill / Lawyer / Finley
- Legend for a Lawman
(1965)
... Wade Hammill
- No Tears for Savannah
(1963)
... Lawyer (uncredited)
- The Judgment
(1963)
... Finley
1964
Vacation Playhouse
(TV Series)
Albert P. Leviathan
Albert P. Leviathan
- Hooray for Hollywood
(1964)
... Albert P. Leviathan
1963
Route 66
(TV Series)
Mr. School
Mr. School
- What a Shining Young Man Was Our Gallant Lieutenant
(1963)
... Mr. School
1962-1963
The Dick Powell Theatre
(TV Series)
Smith / Floyd Maxwell
Smith / Floyd Maxwell
- The Honorable Albert Higgins
(1963)
... Smith
- No Strings Attached
(1962)
... Floyd Maxwell
1961-1962
Rawhide
(TV Series)
James Whitcomb / Jim Rye
James Whitcomb / Jim Rye
- Incident at Sugar Creek
(1962)
... James Whitcomb
- Incident of the Running Iron
(1961)
... Jim Rye
1959-1962
Cheyenne
(TV Series)
Mike Ainley / Vincent Claiborn
Mike Ainley / Vincent Claiborn
- The Quick and the Deadly
(1962)
... Mike Ainley
- Blind Spot
(1959)
... Vincent Claiborn
1958-1962
77 Sunset Strip
(TV Series)
Distinguished Visitor / Cyrus Blanton / Colonel Richard Gaunt
Distinguished Visitor / Cyrus Blanton / Colonel Richard Gaunt
- The Disappearance
(1962)
... Distinguished Visitor
- Mr. Paradise
(1959)
... Cyrus Blanton
- The Court Martial of Johnny Murdo
(1958)
... Colonel Richard Gaunt
1959-1961
Bonanza
(TV Series)
Mayor George Goshen / Judge Jeremy Clarence Billington
Mayor George Goshen / Judge Jeremy Clarence Billington
- The Tin Badge
(1961)
... Mayor George Goshen
- Enter Mark Twain
(1959)
... Judge Jeremy Clarence Billington
1960-1961
Stagecoach West
(TV Series)
Dan Murchison
Dan Murchison
- The Swindler
(1961)
... Dan Murchison
- A Place of Still Waters
(1961)
... Dan Murchison
- Songs My Mother Told Me
(1961)
... Dan Murchison
- The Brass Lily
(1961)
... Dan Murchison
- Come Home Again
(1961)
... Dan Murchison
1954-1960
General Electric Theater
(TV Series)
Frank Hobbs / Phillip Saunders
Frank Hobbs / Phillip Saunders
- The Money Driver
(1960)
... Frank Hobbs
- The Crime of Daphne Rutledge
(1954)
... Phillip Saunders
1958-1960
Wanted: Dead or Alive
(TV Series)
Clint Davis / Asa Morgan / Judge George Healy
Clint Davis / Asa Morgan / Judge George Healy
- The Inheritance
(1960)
... Clint Davis
- The Corner
(1959)
... Asa Morgan
- Sheriff of Red Rock
(1958)
... Judge George Healy
1960
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
(TV Series)
Capt. David Rowland
Capt. David Rowland
- Behan's Double Game
(1960)
... Capt. David Rowland
- Don't Get Tough with a Sailor
(1960)
... Capt. David Rowland
1957-1960
Maverick
(TV Series)
Ellsworth Greeley / Judge Somervell / Judge Joshua Thayer
Ellsworth Greeley / Judge Somervell / Judge Joshua Thayer
- The People's Friend
(1960)
... Ellsworth Greeley
- The Thirty-Ninth Star
(1958)
... Judge Somervell
- War of the Silver Kings
(1957)
... Judge Joshua Thayer
1958-1959
Zorro
(TV Series)
The Governor
The Governor
- Long Live the Governor
(1959)
... The Governor
- Masquerade for Murder
(1959)
... The Governor
- The Captain Regrets
(1959)
... The Governor
- Invitation to Death
(1959)
... The Governor
- Amnesty for Zorro
(1959)
... The Governor
1958-1959
The Restless Gun
(TV Series)
Tom Cauter / Father Luke / McClelland Burke
Tom Cauter / Father Luke / McClelland Burke
- Incident at Bluefield
(1959)
... Tom Cauter
- A Bell for Santo Domingo
(1958)
... Father Luke
- Gratitude
(1958)
... McClelland Burke
1957-1959
Sugarfoot
(TV Series)
Archie Crenshaw / Hank Tatum
Archie Crenshaw / Hank Tatum
- The Giant Killer
(1959)
... Archie Crenshaw
- Quicksilver
(1957)
... Hank Tatum
1959
Zane Grey Theatre
(TV Series)
Sheriff Martin Calder
Sheriff Martin Calder
- Day of the Killing
(1959)
... Sheriff Martin Calder
1958
Trackdown
(TV Series)
Judge Henry
Judge Henry
- The Jailbreak
(1958)
... Judge Henry
- The Judge
(1958)
... Judge Henry
1956
Chevron Hall of Stars
(TV Series)
Dunthorpe
Dunthorpe
- The Man Who Came Over the Mountain
(1956)
... Dunthorpe
- The Secret Weapon of 117
(1956)
1952-1955
Cavalcade of America
(TV Series)
Dr. Silkworth
Dr. Silkworth
- One Day at a Time
(1955)
... Dr. Silkworth
- The Man Who Took a Chance
(1952)
1955
The Man Behind the Badge
(TV Series)
Postal Investigator Pauling
Postal Investigator Pauling
- The Case of the Red Letter Day
(1955)
... Postal Investigator Pauling
1954-1955
Crown Theatre with Gloria Swanson
(TV Series)
- The Best Years
(1955)
- Thank You Mr. Finch
(1954)
1954
I Love Lucy
(TV Series)
Harvey Cromwell
Harvey Cromwell
- Mr. and Mrs. T.V. Show
(1954)
... Harvey Cromwell (uncredited)
1953
Four Star Playhouse
(TV Series)
Mayor / Van Alten
Mayor / Van Alten
- The Girl on the Park Bench
(1953)
... Mayor
- Finale
(1953)
... Van Alten
1952-1953
My Hero
(TV Series)
Mr. Willis Thackery / Willis Thackery / Mr. Thackery
Mr. Willis Thackery / Willis Thackery / Mr. Thackery
- Surprise Party
(1953)
... Mr. Willis Thackery
- The Duel
(1953)
... Mr. Willis Thackery
- Cinderella's Revenge
(1953)
... Mr. Willis Thackery
- Beauty Queen
(1953)
... Mr. Willis Thackery
- Salt Water Daffy
(1953)
... Willis Thackery
1929
Finders Keepers
(Short)
(as John B. Litel)
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Self (3 credits)
Self (3 credits)
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Archive footage (10 credits)
Archive footage (10 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Stage: Appeared (as "Lawrence Hadley"; billed as "John B. Litel"; Broadway debut) in "Irene" on Broadway. Musical comedy. Music by Harry Tierney. Lyrics by Joseph McCarthy (billed as "Joe McCarthy"). Based on a play by James Montgomery. Musical Director: Gus Salzer. Costume Design by Lucile and Finchley. Scenic Design by H. Robert Law... See more »Alternate Names:
John B. LitelHeight:
5' 10½" (1.79 m)
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