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John Doucette - “True Grit”, “Big Jake”, “Superman”:
$20.00
An Americancharacter actorwho 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 inShakespeareanplays,Westerns, and modern crime dramas. He is perhaps best remembered, however, for his villainous roles as a movie and television "tough guy".Film debut, in an uncredited role as a reporter, was inFootsteps in the Darkin 1941.[citation needed]He appeared uncredited in at least two other movies before his budding film career was interrupted by his military service during World War II. Following his discharge, he resumed acting in Hollywood, where he soon began to receive more substantial, credited roles in releases by smaller production companies, such asThe Burning CrossandThe Road to the Big Housefor Somerset Pictures Corporation in 1947.[citation needed]Doucette continued to progress in obtaining dramatic roles for larger studios, including a small part as an architect inThe Fountainheadin 1949. His other notable performances include bit parts inHigh Noon,The Robe,The Far Country,Sierra, and the mega-budgetCleopatra. Doucette also appeared in theJohn WaynefilmsThe Sea Chase,The Sons of Katie Elder,True Grit, andBig Jakeas well as portraying Gen.Lucian Truscottin the 1970 epicPatton.Television shows, includingThe Time Tunnel,Racket Squad,The Range Rider,Wagon Train,The Roy Rogers Show,The Fugitive,The Adventures of Kit Carson,The Cisco Kid,City Detective,Annie Oakley,The Joseph Cotten Show: On Trial,My Friend Flicka,Sky King,The Californians,Broken Arrow,The People's Choice,Sheriff of Cochise,Bat Masterson,Behind Closed Doors,The Texan,Lawman,The Everglades,Mackenzie's Raiders,Bonanza,The Wild Wild West,The Virginian,Have Gun - Will Travel,Kung Fu,The Rat Patrol,Hogan's Heroes,Adventures of Superman,Sea Hunt,Science Fiction Theatre,Walt Disney Presents, andTales of Wells Fargo.
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