John Maxwell
Known for Acting · 72 credits
- Born
- 1918-03-11
- Died
- 1982-07-18
- Place of birth
- Spokane, Washington, USA
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
TV Shows (4)
Movies (68)
The War of the Worlds
1953
as Doctor (uncredited)
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
1957
as Merchant at Dance (uncredited)
Alaska
1944
as Kallan
The Asphalt Jungle
1950
as Dr. Swanson
Batman
1943
as Sam Fletcher
The Enforcer
1951
The Bigamist
1953
as Judge
Johnny Guitar
1954
as Jake - Bank Clerk (uncredited)
Young at Heart
1954
as Doctor (uncredited)
Adam's Rib
1949
as Court Clerk (uncredited)
The Damned Don't Cry
1950
as Doctor (uncredited)
Honky Tonk
1941
as Dist. Atty. Kendall (uncredited)
I Don't Even Like Apple Pie...
1989
as Self (Archive Footage)
Night Into Morning
1951
as Dr. Huntington
Wild Bill Hickok Rides
1942
as Rancher
The Unknown Man
1951
as Doctor Palmer
Backlash
1956
as Colonel Welnick (uncredited)
Showdown at Abilene
1956
as Frank Scovie
Mystery Street
1950
as Detective Kilrain (uncredited)
The Male Animal
1942
as Editor (uncredited)
You're in the Army Now
1941
as Army Doctor
Mission to Moscow
1943
as Reporter at Train (uncredited)
Devil's Canyon
1953
as Grocer (uncredited)
Francis in the Haunted House
1956
as Edward Ryan
The Lineup
1958
as Norm Thompson
Devil's Doorway
1950
as Posse Member (uncredited)
The Prowler
1951
as Bud Crocker
Gentleman Jim
1942
as Stockbroker (uncredited)
Callaway Went Thataway
1951
as Lawyer (uncredited)
Nine Lives Are Not Enough
1941
as Gillis
Father Steps Out
1941
as City Editor Macy
Time Table
1956
as Train Conductor
The Paleface
1948
as Village gossip
Pretty Baby
1950
as Simmons (uncredited)
Three Guys Named Mike
1951
as Dr. Matthew Hardy
Man From Headquarters
1942
as Managing Editor Marvin
Murder in the Big House
1942
as Prison Doctor
Too Young to Kiss
1951
as Detective (uncredited)
Grand Central Murder
1942
as Detective Strom (uncredited)
The Omaha Trail
1942
as Croupier
The Eternal Sea
1955
as Adm. William F. 'Bull' Halsey
Side Street
1950
as Policeman
Cage of Evil
1960
as Insp. Daniel A. Melrose
A Strange Adventure
1956
as Insurance Company Representative
The Last Horseman
1944
as Cash Watson
Arson, Inc.
1949
as Detective
Lady in the Death House
1944
as Richard Snell
The Lone Prairie
1942
Borrowed Hero
1941
as City Editor
Iron Man
1951
as Dr. Rowan (uncredited)
The Lady from Texas
1951
as Mr. Deevers
Broadway
1942
as Ed (uncredited)
Dial 1119
1950
as Frank
The Wayward Girl
1957
as Parole Agent
Seven Sweethearts
1942
as City Editor (uncredited)
Silver Skates
1943
as Blake
The Mystery of Marie Roget
1942
as Detective
Spy Ship
1942
as Ernie Haskell
Meet Me at the Fair
1953
as Mr. Spooner
The Man Who Died Twice
1958
as Chief Sloane
Terror at Midnight
1956
as Capt. Allyson
Arizona Terrors
1942
as Madden, the Counterfeiter
Flood Tide
1958
as John Brighton
Captain John Smith and Pocahontas
1953
as Ship's Doctor (uncredited)
Without Warning!
1952
as Fred Saunders
Flying Cadets
1941
as 'Pinkie' Taylor, FAA inspector
False Faces
1943
as Assistant District Attorney Stewart
Unfinished Rainbows
1941
as Professsor Jefferds
About John Maxwell
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… With 72 credits spanning from 1941 to 1989, John Maxwell has appeared in 68 films and 4 TV shows.
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Most Popular John Maxwell Movies
- The War of the Worlds (1953) — as Doctor (uncredited)
- Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957) — as Merchant at Dance (uncredited)
- Alaska (1944) — as Kallan
- The Asphalt Jungle (1950) — as Dr. Swanson
- Batman (1943) — as Sam Fletcher
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