Career
His work spanned Broadway, film and television He is probably best remembered for his bombastic General Bullmoose, which he played in the stage and screen versions of the 1956 musical Li"l Abner. John made his Broadway debut in 1926 in the comedy The Blonde Sinner, and subsequently starred or co-starred in more than 20 Broadway productions including Someone Waiting and The Highest Tree.
Saint John"s most high-profile role was that of General Bullmoose in the hit musical Li"l Abner.
As Bullmoose he introduced the song "Progress is the Root of All Evil." His final Broadway role came in 1968"s Tiger at the Gates. Saint Saint John died of a heart attack in New York City at age 68 in 1974 and was survived by his widow.
