Paul Maxey
Acting
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Paul Maxey (1907–1963) was an American actor. Born in Wheaton, Illinois, the rotund Maxey played character roles in films from 1937, notably as the composer Victor Herbert in Till the Clouds Roll By (1946), and was in many TV shows from the 1950s onwards, notably in the role of Mayor John Peoples in the sitcom The People's Choice (1955–1958) and such other shows as M Squad, Wagon Train, Dennis the Menace, The Untouchables, Perry Mason and Lassie before his death in 1963 at age 56.
Born: March 15, 1907
Place of Birth: Wheaton, Illinois, USA
Known For
Singin' in the Rain
In 1927 Hollywood, a silent film star falls for a chorus girl just as he and his paranoid screen partner struggle to make the difficult transition to talking pictures.
Sky Dragon
All the passengers on an airplane headed for San Francisco are drugged, and when they wake up, it is discovered that a quarter-million dollars is missing. Charlie Chan--and, of course, his #1 son--must discover the identity of the person who doped the passengers and stole the money.
The Big Heat
After the suspicious suicide of a fellow cop, tough homicide detective Dave Bannion takes the law into his own hands when he sets out to smash a vicious crime syndicate.
The Bad and the Beautiful
Told in flashback form, the film traces the rise and fall of a tough, ambitious Hollywood producer, Jonathan Shields, as seen through the eyes of various acquaintances, including a writer, James Lee Bartlow; a star, Georgia Lorrison; and a director, Fred Amiel. He is a hard-driving, ambitious man who ruthlessly uses everyone on the way to becoming one of Hollywood's top movie makers.
The Narrow Margin
A tough cop meets his match when he has to guard a gangster's widow on a train journey from Chicago to Los Angeles.
An American in Paris
Jerry Mulligan is an exuberant American expatriate in Paris trying to make a reputation as a painter. His friend Adam is a struggling concert pianist who's a long time associate of a famous French singer, Henri Baurel. A lonely society woman, Milo Roberts, takes Jerry under her wing and supports him, but is interested in more than his art.
Father of the Bride
Proud father Stanley Banks remembers the day his daughter, Kay, got married. Starting when she announces her engagement through to the wedding itself, we learn of all the surprises and disasters along the way.
Father of the Bride
Proud father Stanley Banks remembers the day his daughter, Kay, got married. Starting when she announces her engagement through to the wedding itself, we learn of all the surprises and disasters along the way.
It's Always Fair Weather
Three World War II buddies promise to meet at a specified place and time 10 years after the war. They keep their word only to discover how far apart they've grown. But the reunion sparks memories of youthful dreams that haven't been fulfilled -- and slowly, the three men reevaluate their lives and try to find a way to renew their friendship.
All the King's Men
A man of humble beginnings and honest intentions rises to power by nefarious means. Along for the wild ride are an earnest reporter, a heretofore classy society girl, and a too-clever-for-her-own-good political flack.
Filmography
as Big Man in Jaguar in Dream
as Sam Breckridge
as Self
as Judge Wallen
as Santa Claus - State Farm Ins. Commercial
as Mayor John Peoples
as Mr. Fielding (uncredited)
as Davis, Disbarred Lawyer
as Donaldson (uncredited)
as George Fuller (uncredited)
as Sheriff Jack
as Man Talking to Gabby Agent at the Party (uncredited)
as Board Member (uncredited)
as Member of College Board (uncredited)
as Jolly Joe Johnson
as Senator (uncredited)
as Sam Jennings
as Al Petry
as Dancing Fat Man at Party (uncredited)
as Hofstadter (uncredited)
as Mr. Ringrose
as Van Heusen
as John McDowd (uncredited)
as Mr. Reese - Board Member (uncredited)
as Dr. Turner (uncredited)
as Elmer Galway
as Party Guest
as Fat Man (uncredited)
as Thompson
as Clothes Merchant
as Local Chairman (uncredited)
as Gentry
as Fat Santa Claus (Uncredited)
as Judge Kenworthy
as John Anderson
as Police Dispatcher
as Editor
as Hotel Manager (uncredited)
as First Insurance Investigator (Uncredited)
as Martin Jamison
as Coroner (uncredited)
as Victor Herbert
as Arthur Brennan
as Servant Announcing Party Guests (uncredited)
as Dennis Grady
as 'Bullet' Bill Miller
as Pete, the Reporter
as Fat Ocean Zephyr Investor (uncredited)
as Harmon
as Mr. Wilson
as Fred - Substitute Singer (uncredited)