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John Beach Litel[citation needed] (December 30, 1892 – February 3, 1972) was an American film and television actor. Early life. Litel was born in Albany, Wisconsin. [1] . During World War I, he enlisted in the French Army and was twice decorated for bravery.
John Litel. Actor: They Died with Their Boots On. 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.
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- Albany, Wisconsin, USA
- January 1, 1
- Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Always a solid, dependable character actor, Litel appeared in more than 200 films, sometimes playing leads but mainly as a supporting actor. From 1952-53 he played Robert Cummings' brooding boss Mr. Thackery in the NBC-TV sitcom My Hero (1952).
- December 30, 1892
- February 3, 1972
Feb 5, 1972 · WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Feb. 4 (AP)—John Litel, the character actor whose career spanned the stage, movies and television, died last night at the Motion Picture and Television Hospital here. He...
Here are 10 things you should know about John Litel, born on December 30, 1892. After a successful stage career, he became one of Hollywood's busiest actors in both pictures and television....
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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.
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John Litel was an American film and television actor. During World War I, Litel enlisted in the French Army and was twice decorated for bravery. Back in the U.S. after the war, Litel enrolled in the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and began his stage career.