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

True Grit
High Noon
Cleopatra
Strangers on a Train
Big Jake
Patton
Broken Arrow
The Sons of Katie Elder
Julius Caesar
Nevada Smith

Top Movie Credits

True Grit "Sheriff"
High Noon Trumbull (uncredited)
Cleopatra Achillas
Strangers on a Train Det. Hammond (uncredited)
Big Jake Buck Duggan
Patton Major General Lucian K. Truscott
Broken Arrow Mule Driver (uncredited)
Julius Caesar Carpenter, Citizen of Rome
Nevada Smith Uncle Ben McCanles