John Maxwell
Acting
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.
Born: March 11, 1918
Place of Birth: Spokane, Washington, USA
Known For
The Asphalt Jungle
Recently paroled from prison, legendary burglar "Doc" Riedenschneider, with funding from Alonzo Emmerich, a crooked lawyer, gathers a small group of veteran criminals together in the Midwest for a big jewel heist.
Johnny Guitar
On the outskirts of town, the hard-nosed Vienna owns a saloon frequented by the undesirables of the region, including Dancin' Kid and his gang. Another patron of Vienna's establishment is Johnny Guitar, a former gunslinger and her lover. When a heist is pulled in town that results in a man's death, Emma Small, Vienna's rival, rallies the townsfolk to take revenge on Vienna's saloon – even without proof of her wrongdoing.
Gentleman Jim
As bare-knuckled boxing enters the modern era, brash extrovert Jim Corbett uses new rules and dazzlingly innovative footwork to rise to the top of the boxing world.
Adam's Rib
A woman's attempted murder of her uncaring husband results in everyday quarrels in the lives of Adam and Amanda, a pair of happily married lawyers who end up on opposite sides of the case in court.
The Lineup
In San Francisco, a psychopathic gangster and his mentor retrieve heroin packages carried by unsuspecting travelers.
The Enforcer
After years of investigation, Assistant District Attorney Martin Ferguson has managed to build a solid case against an elusive gangster whose top lieutenant is about to testify.
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Lawman Wyatt Earp and outlaw Doc Holliday form an unlikely alliance which culminates in their participation in the legendary Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
The Omaha Trail
The coming of the railroad to the West triggers an Indian war.
False Faces
A district attorney sets out to vindicate his son who's been accused of murdering a nightclub singer.
Meet Me at the Fair
In 1904, Doc Tilbee, medicine show huckster and champion tall-tale teller, gives a ride to a young boy escaped from an orphanage, where bad conditions (the result of political graft) are being investigated by new appointee Zerelda Wing, who doesn't know that her fiancée is one of the politicians responsible. Tad wants to stay with his new friend Doc, who is attracted to Zerelda, to the discomfiture of his old flame Clara...all amid nostalgic musical numbers.
Filmography
as Insp. Daniel A. Melrose
as Doc Bardell
as Conductor
as Norm Thompson
as Chief Sloane
as John Brighton
as Parole Agent
as Merchant at Dance (uncredited)
as Frank Scovie
as Insurance Company Representative
as Edward Ryan
as Capt. Allyson
as Colonel Welnick (uncredited)
as Train Conductor
as Adm. William F. 'Bull' Halsey
as Doctor (uncredited)
as Jake - Bank Clerk (uncredited)
as Judge
as Ship's Doctor (uncredited)
as Grocer (uncredited)
as Doctor (uncredited)
as Mr. Spooner
as Studio Police Chief
as Fred Saunders
as Detective (uncredited)
as Doctor Palmer
as Lawyer (uncredited)
as Dr. Rowan (uncredited)
as Mr. Deevers
as Dr. Huntington
as Bud Crocker
as Dr. Matthew Hardy
as Frank
as Simmons (uncredited)
as Posse Member (uncredited)
as Detective Kilrain (uncredited)
as Doctor (uncredited)
as Dr. Swanson
as Policeman
as Court Clerk (uncredited)
as Detective
as Village gossip
as Kallan
as Cash Watson
as Richard Snell
as Sam Fletcher
as Assistant District Attorney Stewart
as Reporter at Train (uncredited)
as Blake
as Stockbroker (uncredited)
as City Editor (uncredited)
as Croupier
as Ernie Haskell
as Ed (uncredited)
as Detective Strom (uncredited)
as Detective
as Prison Doctor
as Editor (uncredited)
as Rancher
as Managing Editor Marvin
as Madden, the Counterfeiter
as Army Doctor
as City Editor
as 'Pinkie' Taylor, FAA inspector
as Dist. Atty. Kendall (uncredited)
as Gillis
as City Editor Macy