John Litel

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

Pocketful of Miracles

as Police Inspector McCrary

Jezebel

as Jean La Cour

Cast Credits

Nevada Smith

as Doctor

The Gun Hawk

as Drunk - Madden's father

Lover Come Back

as Williams, Ad Council Board Member (uncredited)

Pocketful of Miracles

as Police Inspector McCrary

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

as Vice Admiral B.J. Crawford

Houseboat

as Mr. William Farnsworth

Decision at Sundown

as Charles Summerton

The Hired Gun

as Mace Beldon

Comanche

as Gen. Nelson A. Miles

The Wild Dakotas

as Morgan Wheeler

Runaway Daughters

as George Barton

Texas Lady

as Meade Moore (wigwam owner)

The Kentuckian

as Pleasant Tuesday Babson

Double Jeopardy

as Emmett Devery

Sitting Bull

as Wilford Howell

Jack Slade

as Judge Davidson

Montana Belle

as Matt Towner

Scaramouche

as Dr. Dubuque

Jet Job

as Sam Bentley

Flight to Mars

as Dr. Lane

Little Egypt

as Shuster

Two Dollar Bettor

as John Hewitt

Take Care of My Little Girl

as John Erickson (uncredited)

The Texas Rangers

as John B. Jones

The Groom Wore Spurs

as Chief of Police

Cuban Fireball

as Pomeroy Sr.

The Fuller Brush Girl

as Mr. Watkins

Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye

as Police Chief Sam Tolgate

The Sundowners

as John Gall