Gloria Dickson, Otto Kruger and John Litel in The Big Boss (1941)
Caption: Gloria Dickson, Otto Kruger and John Litel in The Big Boss (1941)
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Actor, Soundtrack
Born: December 30, 1892
Star sign: Capricorn
Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Known for: Jezebel (1938), The Life of Emile Zola (1937), My Hero (1952), The Sons of Katie Elder (1965)
Source: IMDB
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 various ...