John Maxwell
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Maxwell (March 11, 1918 Spokane, Washington – July 18, 1982) was an American film and television actor who appeared in over 100 films of the 1940s and 1950s. Many times the actor appeared in films uncredited. Occasionally he played larger roles in films, such as in The Prowler. He was born in Spokane, Washington. His television guest appearances included The Lone Ranger, Lassie, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, The Rifleman and Bonanza. Maxwell also starred as Pappy Sawyer in Disneyland's television miniseries The Nine Lives of Elfego Baca.
Known For
Editor (uncredited)
The Male Animal
Bud Crocker
The Prowler
Fred Saunders
Without Warning!
Capt. Allyson
Terror at Midnight
Doctor (uncredited)
Young at Heart
Dr. Swanson
The Asphalt Jungle
Chief Sloane
The Man Who Died Twice
Richard Snell
Lady in the Death House
Dr. Palmer
The Unknown Man
Detective
Arson, Inc.
Judge
The Bigamist
Insp. Daniel A. Melrose
Cage of Evil
Ship's Doctor (uncredited)
Captain John Smith and Pocahontas
Frank
Dial 1119
Dr. Matthew Hardy
Three Guys Named Mike
Mr. Deevers
The Lady from Texas
Insurance Company Representative
A Strange Adventure
Kallan
Alaska
Edward Ryan
Francis in the Haunted House
Managing Editor Marvin
Man From Headquarters
Policeman
Side Street
John Brighton
Flood Tide
Prison Doctor
Murder in the Big House
Village gossip
The Paleface
Adm. William F. 'Bull' Halsey
The Eternal Sea
Colonel Welnick (uncredited)
Backlash
Norm Thompson
The Lineup
The Enforcer
Detective
The Mystery of Marie Roget
Madden, the Counterfeiter
Arizona Terrors
City Editor
Borrowed Hero
Ernie Haskell
Spy Ship
Stockbroker (uncredited)
Gentleman Jim
Court Clerk (uncredited)
Adam's Rib
Grocer (uncredited)
Devil's Canyon
Doctor (uncredited)
The Damned Don't Cry
Rancher
Wild Bill Hickok Rides
Croupier
The Omaha Trail
Dist. Atty. Kendall (uncredited)
Honky Tonk
Cash Watson
The Last Horseman
City Editor Macy
Father Steps Out
Assistant District Attorney Stewart
False Faces
Army Doctor
You're in the Army Now
Blake
Silver Skates
Sam Fletcher
Batman
Reporter at Train (uncredited)
Mission to Moscow
Train Conductor
Time Table
Detective Strom (uncredited)
Grand Central Murder
Simmons (uncredited)
Pretty Baby
Detective Kilrain (uncredited)
Mystery Street
Detective (uncredited)
Too Young to Kiss
Parole Agent
The Wayward Girl
Doctor (uncredited)
The War of the Worlds
City Editor (uncredited)
Seven Sweethearts
Gillis
Nine Lives Are Not Enough
The Lone Prairie
Mr. Spooner
Meet Me at the Fair
Frank Scovie
Showdown at Abilene
'Pinkie' Taylor, FAA inspector
Flying Cadets
Dr. Huntington
Night Into Morning
Ed (uncredited)
Broadway
Jake - Bank Clerk (uncredited)
Johnny Guitar
Professsor Jefferds
Unfinished Rainbows
Posse Member (uncredited)
Devil's Doorway
Lawyer (uncredited)
Callaway Went Thataway
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
65
Gender
Male
Birthday
1918-03-11
Place of Birth
Spokane, Washington, USA
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