John Connell

John P. Connell (October 28, 1923 – September 10, 2015) was an American stage, television, film and voice actor. Born in Philadelphia, Connell served aboard a B-24 Liberator during World War II, for which he received a Purple Heart. He attended the University of Missouri School of Journalism upon his discharge from the Army Air Force and graduated in 1950.

Connell was a member of SAG-AFTRA's National Board of Directors for thirteen years and also served as editor of Reel, the magazine published by the union. He was also the founder of Shakespearean acting troupe Come Hither Players. He married his wife Mila in 1952, with whom he had two children. Connell died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles on September 10, 2015.