
John Litel
Known For
Acting
Born
1892-12-30 in Albany, Wisconsin, USA
Died
1972-02-03
Biography
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.
Most Known For

Perry Mason
as Judge

Bonanza
as Judge Jeremy Clarence Billington

Bonanza
as Mayor George Goshen

Have Gun, Will Travel

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
as Sheriff Martin Calder

I Love Lucy
as Harvey Cromwell

Maverick
as Ellsworth Greeley

Maverick
as Judge Somervell

Maverick
as Judge Joshua Thayer

The Virginian
as Finley

The Virginian
as Wade Hammill

Zorro
as The Governor

Cheyenne

Climax!
as Judge Sam Crowley

Rawhide
as Jim Rye

Rawhide
as James Whitcomb

77 Sunset Strip

77 Sunset Strip
as Colonel Richard Gaunt

77 Sunset Strip
as Distinguished Visitor
