| John Litel | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Beach Litel December 30, 1892 Albany, Wisconsin, United States |
| Died | February 3, 1972 (aged 79) Woodland Hills, California, United States |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1929–1967 |
| Spouse | Ruth Pichens (1920-1955; her death) Beatrice West (1955-1972; his death) |
John Litel (December 30, 1892 – February 3, 1972) was an American film 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. In 1929, he started appearing in films. Part of the "Warner Bros. Stock Company" beginning in the 1930s, he appeared in dozens of Warner Bros. films. He often played supporting roles such as hard-nosed cops, district attorneys, etc. He appeared in over 200 films, including Declaration of Independence (1938), They Drive by Night (1940), Knute Rockne, All American (1940), They Died with Their Boots On (1941), The Guilty (1947), Pitfall (1948), Two Dollar Bettor (1951), Scaramouche (1952), and his final film role in Nevada Smith (1966).