John Litel
Known for
Careers this long are unusual: John Litel is an American actor with a body of work built one job at a time. The most visible line on the filmography is 'The Sons of Katie Elder' (Minister). Among the rest of the work, 'Zorro' stands out. Drama is where the largest part of the work sits. The distance between the first credit and the most recent is about 97 years.
John Litel
155 Movies
14 Series
Careers this long are unusual: John Litel is an American actor with a body of work built one job at a time. The most visible line on the filmography is 'The Sons of Katie Elder' (Minister). Among the rest of the work, 'Zorro' stands out. Drama is where the largest part of the work sits. The distance between the first credit and the most recent is about 97 years.
Movies
Plays Doctor
Nevada Smith
1966
Plays Dr. Dubuque
Scaramouche
1952
Plays Gen. Phil Sheridan
They Died with Their Boots On
1941
Plays Minister
The Sons of Katie Elder
1965
Plays Jean La Cour
Jezebel
1938
Plays Police Inspector McCrary
Pocketful of Miracles
1961
Plays Vice Admiral B.J. Crawford
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
1961
Plays Matt Cole
Dodge City
1939
Plays Mike Rofano / Fred Morton
Sealed Lips
1942
Plays Mr. William Farnsworth
Houseboat
1958
Plays Committee Chairman
Knute Rockne All American
1940
Plays Martin
Santa Fe Trail
1940
Plays Dr. Harrison
So Proudly We Hail
1943
Plays Gordon
Marked Woman
1937
Plays John B. Jones
The Texas Rangers
1951
Plays Wyatt Ranstead
Slim
1937
Plays Gen. Nelson A. Miles
Comanche
1956
Plays Meade Moore (wigwam owner)
Texas Lady
1955
Plays John Gardiner
Invisible Agent
1942
Plays Webb Wargate
Cass Timberlane
1947
Plays Charpentier
The Life of Emile Zola
1937
Plays Colonel Logan
The Gal Who Took the West
1949
Plays Mr. Monroe, Prosecuting Attorney
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
1938
Plays Marshall
Virginia City
1940
Plays John Chandler
Woman in Hiding
1950
Plays Emmett Devery
Double Jeopardy
1955
Plays Pleasant Tuesday Babson
The Kentuckian
1955
Plays Harry McNamara
They Drive by Night
1940
Plays Police Chief Sam Tolgate
Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye
1950
Plays Medical Director
Sister Kenny
1946
Plays Mace Beldon
The Hired Gun
1957
Plays District Attorney
Pitfall
1948
Plays Dr. Flegg
The Return of Doctor X
1939
Plays Tommy Smith
Black Legion
1937
Plays Charlie Bell
San Antonio
1945
Plays Charles Summerton
Decision at Sundown
1957
Plays Mr. Watkins
The Fuller Brush Girl
1950
Plays Dr. Lane
Flight to Mars
1951
Plays Col. Michael Riker
On Dress Parade
1939
Plays Reverend Wainwright
Heaven Only Knows
1947
Plays Hendricks
Valley of the Giants
1938
Plays Bob Dugan
The Big Boss
1941
Plays Carson Drew
Nancy Drew… Detective
1938
Plays James Xavier 'Jim' Taggart
Submarine Base
1943
Plays John Gall
The Sundowners
1950
Plays Prosecutor
Dust Be My Destiny
1939
Plays Captain Mangan
The Fighting 69th
1940
Plays Wilford Howell
Sitting Bull
1954
Plays Dr. Brett
A Child is Born
1939
Plays Horton
I, Jane Doe
1948
TV Shows
Plays Willis Thackery
My Hero
1952
Plays The Governor
Zorro
1957
Plays Dan Murchison
Stagecoach West
1960
Plays Ellsworth Greeley
Maverick
1957
Plays Harvey Cromwell
I Love Lucy
1951
Plays Phillip Saunders
General Electric Theater
1953
Plays Finley
The Virginian
1962
Plays Hank Tatum
Sugarfoot
1957
Plays Dr. Silkworth
Cavalcade of America
1952
Plays Sheriff Martin Calder
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
1956
Plays Colonel Richard Gaunt
77 Sunset Strip
1958
Plays Van Alten
Four Star Playhouse
1952
Plays Asa Morgan
Wanted: Dead or Alive
1958
Plays Mayor George Goshen
Bonanza
1959
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The Sons of Katie Elder
Full Filmography
Nevada Smith
Doctor
1966
Film
The Sons of Katie Elder
Minister
1965
Film
The Virginian
Finley · 1 episode
1962–1963
TV
The Gun Hawk
Drunk - Madden's father
1963
Film
Stagecoach West
Dan Murchison · 7 episodes
1960–1961
TV
Lover Come Back
Williams, Ad Council Board Member (uncredited)
1961
Film
Pocketful of Miracles
Police Inspector McCrary
1961
Film
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Vice Admiral B.J. Crawford
1961
Film
Maverick
Ellsworth Greeley · 1 episode
1959–1960
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Litel still alive?
John Litel passed away on February 3, 1972 at age 79.
What are the most famous roles of John Litel?
John Litel is best known for roles in Key Largo, The Sons of Katie Elder, Jezebel.
How many movies has John Litel been in?
Over a 43-year career (since 1929), John Litel has appeared in 155 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was John Litel's first movie?
The career of John Litel began with The Sleeping Porch (1929).
What is John Litel's most recent movie or series?
John Litel's most recent release is Nevada Smith, which premiered on June 10, 1966.
What TV shows has John Litel appeared in?
On television, John Litel has appeared in Bonanza, I Love Lucy, Zorro, Perry Mason.
John Litel
1892-12-30 · Albany, Wisconsin, USA
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.