Long John Willoughby — Meet John Doe Character Profile

Long John Willoughby - Meet John Doe

About Long John Willoughby

Former baseball player and tramp hired to impersonate John Doe. Initially motivated by money, he gradually embraces the grassroots philosophy. At the climax, he denounces political manipulation, attempts suicide on Christmas Eve, and is convinced to live by Ann and local neighbors.

Long John Willoughby — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by
Gary Cooper
Appears in
Meet John Doe (1941)
Role
Protagonist

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