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.
Movies & TV Shows
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Key Largo (1948) — Dispatcher (uncredited)
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Bonanza (1959) — Judge Jeremy Clarence Billington
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The Sons of Katie Elder (1965) — Minister
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I Love Lucy (1951) — Harvey Cromwell
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Jezebel (1938) — Jean La Cour
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Zorro (1957) — The Governor
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Houseboat (1958) — Mr. William Farnsworth
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Nevada Smith (1966) — Doctor
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Pocketful of Miracles (1961) — Police Inspector McCrary
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Lover Come Back (1961) — Williams, Ad Council Board Member (uncredited)
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The Life of Emile Zola (1937) — Charpentier
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Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1961) — Vice Admiral B.J. Crawford
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Perry Mason (1957) — Judge
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They Drive by Night (1940) — Harry McNamara
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They Died with Their Boots On (1941) — Gen. Phil Sheridan
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Dodge City (1939) — Matt Cole
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Scaramouche (1952) — Dr. Dubuque
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Pitfall (1948) — District Attorney
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Decision at Sundown (1957) — Charles Summerton
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Marked Woman (1937) — Gordon
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Santa Fe Trail (1940) — Martin
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The Return of Doctor X (1939) — Dr. Flegg
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Invisible Agent (1942) — John Gardiner
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Black Legion (1937) — Tommy Smith
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The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (1938) — Mr. Monroe, Prosecuting Attorney
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The Kentuckian (1955) — Pleasant Tuesday Babson
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Rawhide (1959) — Jim Rye
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Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye (1950) — Police Chief Sam Tolgate
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A Slight Case of Murder (1938) — Post
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Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
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Maverick (1957) — Ellsworth Greeley
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Woman in Hiding (1950) — John Chandler
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Virginia City (1940) — Marshall
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Flight to Mars (1951) — Dr. Lane
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Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958) — Judge George Healy
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The Virginian (1962) — Finley
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Old Glory (1939) — Patrick Henry (voice) (uncredited)
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Nancy Drew... Reporter (1939) — Carson Drew
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Brewster's Millions (1945) — Swearengen Jones
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The Fighting 69th (1940) — Captain Mangan