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John Litel appeared in an episode of I Love Lucy, “Mr. and Mrs. T.V. Show”, airing November 1, 1954. He appeared as Mr. Crenshaw in the episode "The Giant Killer" of the western series Sugarfoot. [citation needed] Litel also appeared as Bob Cummings's boss Mr. Thackery in the TV series The Bob Cummings Show in the early/mid-1950s.
- Actor
- John Beach Litel, December 30, 1892, Albany, Wisconsin, U.S.
- 1919–1967
- February 3, 1972 (aged 79), Woodland Hills, California, U.S.
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.
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.
- January 1, 1
- Albany, Wisconsin, USA
- January 1, 1
- Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
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. Returning to the US after the war, he enrolled in the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and toured with...
- December 30, 1892
- February 3, 1972
Nancy Drew: Detective, Secret Service of the Air, They Died with Their Boots On, and The Boss of Big Town Was John Litel married? He was married to Beatrice Marguerite Brush from November 27, 1956 to February 3, 1972 and Ruth Pecheur from November 23, 1920 to April 26, 1955.
Feb 5, 2024 · John Litel was an American actor who appeared in more than 200 films, mostly in supporting roles as authority figures or villains. He was also an economist and a war hero before becoming an actor. He died of natural causes in 1972, at the age of 79.
John Litel's acting career concluded in 1967. 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.
