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.
Filmography
Cast Credits

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1983

Nevada Smith
Character: Doctor
MOVIE • 1966

The Sons of Katie Elder
Character: Minister
MOVIE • 1965

Branded
Character:
TV • 1965

Branded
Character: Gen. James Reed (archive footage) (uncredited)
TV • 1965

Rendezvous in Space
Character: Priest
MOVIE • 1964

The Gun Hawk
Character: Drunk - Madden's father
MOVIE • 1963
Vacation Playhouse
Character: Albert P. Leviathan
TV • 1963

The Virginian
Character: Finley
TV • 1962

The Virginian
Character: Wade Hammill
TV • 1962

Lover Come Back
Character: Williams, Ad Council Board Member (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1961

Pocketful of Miracles
Character: Police Inspector McCrary
MOVIE • 1961

Hazel
Character:
TV • 1961

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Character: Vice Admiral B.J. Crawford
MOVIE • 1961

Route 66
Character:
TV • 1960

Stagecoach West
Character: Dan Murchison
TV • 1960

Hawaiian Eye
Character:
TV • 1959

Lock-Up
Character:
TV • 1959

Bonanza
Character: Judge Jeremy Clarence Billington
TV • 1959

Bonanza
Character: Mayor George Goshen
TV • 1959