Portrait of John Maxwell

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

Filmography

1960
Cage of Evil

as Insp. Daniel A. Melrose

1959
Johnny Ringo

as Doc Bardell

1959
One Step Beyond

as Conductor

1958
The Lineup

as Norm Thompson

1958
The Man Who Died Twice

as Chief Sloane

1958
Flood Tide

as John Brighton

1957
The Wayward Girl

as Parole Agent

1956
Showdown at Abilene

as Frank Scovie

1956
A Strange Adventure

as Insurance Company Representative

1956
Terror at Midnight

as Capt. Allyson

1956
Backlash

as Colonel Welnick (uncredited)

1956
Time Table

as Train Conductor

1955
The Eternal Sea

as Adm. William F. 'Bull' Halsey

1954
Young at Heart

as Doctor (uncredited)

1954
Johnny Guitar

as Jake - Bank Clerk (uncredited)

1953
The Bigamist

as Judge

1953
Captain John Smith and Pocahontas

as Ship's Doctor (uncredited)

1953
The War of the Worlds

as Doctor (uncredited)

1953
Devil's Canyon

as Grocer (uncredited)

1953
Meet Me at the Fair

as Mr. Spooner

1952
Adventures of Superman

as Studio Police Chief

1952
Without Warning!

as Fred Saunders

1951
Too Young to Kiss

as Detective (uncredited)

1951
Callaway Went Thataway

as Lawyer (uncredited)

1951
The Unknown Man

as Dr. Palmer

1951
Iron Man

as Dr. Rowan (uncredited)

1951
The Lady from Texas

as Mr. Deevers

1951
Night Into Morning

as Dr. Huntington

1951
The Prowler

as Bud Crocker

1951
Three Guys Named Mike

as Dr. Matthew Hardy

1950
Dial 1119

as Frank

1950
Pretty Baby

as Simmons (uncredited)

1950
Devil's Doorway

as Posse Member (uncredited)

1950
Mystery Street

as Detective Kilrain (uncredited)

1950
The Damned Don't Cry

as Doctor (uncredited)

1950
The Asphalt Jungle

as Dr. Swanson

1950
Side Street

as Policeman

1949
Adam's Rib

as Court Clerk (uncredited)

1949
Arson, Inc.

as Detective

1948
The Paleface

as Village gossip

1944
Alaska

as Kallan

1944
The Last Horseman

as Cash Watson

1944
Lady in the Death House

as Richard Snell

1943
Batman

as Sam Fletcher

1943
False Faces

as Assistant District Attorney Stewart

1943
Mission to Moscow

as Reporter at Train (uncredited)

1943
1942
Gentleman Jim

as Stockbroker (uncredited)

1942
Seven Sweethearts

as City Editor (uncredited)

1942
The Omaha Trail

as Croupier

1942
Spy Ship

as Ernie Haskell

1942
Broadway

as Ed (uncredited)

1942
Grand Central Murder

as Detective Strom (uncredited)

1942
Murder in the Big House

as Prison Doctor

1942
The Male Animal

as Editor (uncredited)

1942
Man From Headquarters

as Managing Editor Marvin

1942
Arizona Terrors

as Madden, the Counterfeiter

1941
1941
Borrowed Hero

as City Editor

1941
Flying Cadets

as 'Pinkie' Taylor, FAA inspector

1941
Honky Tonk

as Dist. Atty. Kendall (uncredited)

1941
Father Steps Out

as City Editor Macy