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John Beach Litel (December 30, 1892 – February 3, 1972) was an American film and television actor. Early life [ edit ] Litel was born in Albany, Wisconsin . [1]
- Actor
- John Beach Litel, December 30, 1892, Albany, Wisconsin, U.S.
- 1919–1967
- February 3, 1972 (aged 79), Woodland Hills, California, U.S.
John Litel (1892-1972) was a character actor who appeared in more than 200 films, often as a tough authority figure. He also played historical figures in several Oscar-winning Warner Bros. shorts and was a French war veteran.
- 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
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'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.
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John Litel was a versatile actor who starred in dramas, noirs, westerns, and historical shorts. He served in World War I, worked for Warner Bros., and appeared in over 200 movies, including classics like "Black Legion" and "They Drive By Night".
