John Doucette

Born: 1921-01-21

Birthplace: Brockton, Massachusetts, USA

Biography

John Arthur Doucette (January 21, 1921 – August 16, 1994) was an American character actor who performed in more than 280 film and television productions between 1941 and 1987. A man of stocky build who possessed a deep, rich voice, he proved equally adept at portraying characters in Shakespearean plays, Westerns, and modern crime dramas. He is perhaps best remembered, however, for his villainous roles as a movie and television "tough guy".

Known For

High Noon
Cleopatra
True Grit
Strangers on a Train
Patton
Broken Arrow
Julius Caesar
River of No Return
Nevada Smith
Big Jake

Top Movie Credits

High Noon Trumbull (uncredited)
Cleopatra Achillas
True Grit "Sheriff"
Strangers on a Train Det. Hammond (uncredited)
Patton Major General Lucian K. Truscott
Broken Arrow Mule Driver (uncredited)
Julius Caesar Carpenter, Citizen of Rome
River of No Return Man in Saloon (uncredited)
Nevada Smith Uncle Ben McCanles
Big Jake Buck Duggan