John Doucette

John Doucette

John Doucette (January 21, 1921, Brockton, MassachusettsAugust 16, 1994, Banning, California) was a film character actor. He was a balding, husky man remembered for playing mob muscle and western bad guys in movies. According to IMDB, between 1943 and 1987 he appeared in some 260 movies and television programs, with about 60 early appearances being uncredited.

Doucette progressed to dramatic roles including a small part as an architect in "The Fountainhead" in (1949) and the 1970 epic "Patton" when he played 3rd Infantry Division Commander Maj. Gen. Lucian K. Truscott. His other notable performances included bit parts in "High Noon", "The Robe" , and the mega-budget "Cleopatra". More familiarly, Doucette appeared in the John Wayne films "True Grit", "The Sons of Katie Elder", and "Big Jake".

Many baby boomers first saw John Doucette as the bad guy in several episodes of "The Lone Ranger". It was a natural role for him given his rough looks, commanding presence and skill with a gun. He was considered by many to be the fastest draw in Hollywood. His roles, however, went well beyond that stereotype. He appeared on a variety of television shows, including "Bonanza", "Hogan's Heroes", "Lock-Up", "Science Fiction Theater" and "Disneyland".

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