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John Maxwell

John Maxwell

Actor · 1918–1982 · Spokane, Washington, USA

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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.

Acted in 70

1960s

  1. 1960

    Cage of Evil

    Insp. Daniel A. Melrose

1950s

  1. 1959
  2. 1958

    The Lineup

    Norm Thompson

  3. Flood Tide

    John Brighton

  4. 1957

    The Wayward Girl

    Parole Agent

  5. 1956
  6. A Strange Adventure

    Insurance Company Representative

  7. Francis in the Haunted House

    Edward Ryan

  8. Terror at Midnight

    Capt. Allyson

  9. Backlash

    Colonel Welnick (uncredited)

  10. 1955

    The Eternal Sea

    Adm. William F. 'Bull' Halsey

  11. 1954
  12. 1953
  13. Captain John Smith and Pocahontas

    Ship's Doctor (uncredited)

  14. Meet Me at the Fair

    Mr. Spooner

  15. 1952
  16. The Turning Point

    Ed (uncredited)

  17. Without Warning!

    Fred Saunders

  18. 1951

    Too Young to Kiss

    Detective (uncredited)

  19. The Unknown Man

    Doctor Palmer

  20. Callaway Went Thataway

    Lawyer (uncredited)

  21. Iron Man

    Dr. Rowan (uncredited)

  22. The Lady from Texas

    Mr. Deevers

  23. Night Into Morning

    Dr. Huntington

  24. 1950

    Dial 1119

    Frank

  25. Pretty Baby

    Simmons (uncredited)

  26. The Damned Don't Cry

    Doctor (uncredited)

  27. Side Street

    Policeman

1940s

  1. 1949
  2. Arson, Inc.

    Detective

  3. 1948
  4. 1944
  5. The Last Horseman

    Cash Watson

  6. Lady in the Death House

    Richard Snell

  7. 1943
  8. False Faces

    Assistant District Attorney Stewart

  9. Mission to Moscow

    Reporter at Train (uncredited)

  10. Silver Skates

    Blake

  11. 1942
  12. Seven Sweethearts

    City Editor (uncredited)

  13. The Lone Prairie

    Movie

  14. The Omaha Trail

    Croupier

  15. Spy Ship

    Ernie Haskell

  16. Broadway

    Ed (uncredited)

  17. Grand Central Murder

    Detective Strom (uncredited)

  18. The Mystery of Marie Roget

    Detective

  19. Murder in the Big House

    Prison Doctor

  20. The Male Animal

    Editor (uncredited)

  21. Wild Bill Hickok Rides

    Rancher

  22. Man From Headquarters

    Managing Editor Marvin

  23. Arizona Terrors

    Madden, the Counterfeiter

  24. 1941

    You're in the Army Now

    Army Doctor

  25. Borrowed Hero

    City Editor

  26. Flying Cadets

    'Pinkie' Taylor, FAA inspector

  27. Nine Lives Are Not Enough

    Gillis

  28. Father Steps Out

    City Editor Macy

Appearances1

1980s

  1. 1989

    I Don't Even Like Apple Pie...

    Self (archive footage)