Biography

Stocky, balding American character actor with a rich, deep voice, equally adept at Western bad guys and Shakespeare. He began his career in films in minor roles, primarily as gangland henchmen, and progressed to become widely familiar as a figure in a variety of dramas and occasional comedies. Although a stalwart and reliable supporting player, he was not of a type to essay leading roles in films, but remained a well-respected actor whose face, if not name, is familiar to a generation of film and television viewers.
- IMDb mini biography by: Jim Beaver < jumblejim@prodigy.net>

Was said to be the fastest draw in Hollywood with a six-gun

In Patton (1970) Doucette played a general under the command of Gen. George S. Patton during World War II, Major General Lucian King Truscott. Doucette had actually fought as an infantryman in Patton's 3rd Armored Div. during World War II--although not as a general--and took part in the famous Battle of the Bulge (also depicted in "Patton").

Was survived by five daughters, three sons, a brother, a sister, sixteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren!

His father was a shoemaker who worked in the many shoe factories in the Boston area. As one would close down, he would have to relocate to find a job at another one. Because of the family's constant moving, as a child Doucette attended more than 32 elementary schools.

A member of the famed "John Wayne stock company," with supporting parts in four John Wayne films, The Sea Chase (1955), The Sons of Katie Elder (1965), True Grit (1969), and Big Jake (1971).

Often erroneously presumed to be the father of actor Jeff Doucette, the two have no known familial connection.