John Litel: 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...
Known For: They Died with Their Boots On (Gen. Phil Sheridan), Secret Service of the Air (Saxby), Nancy Drew: Detective (Carson Drew), The Boss of Big Town (Michael Lynn)