
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.
Acted in 70
1960s
- 1960
Cage of Evil
Insp. Daniel A. Melrose
1950s
- 1959
- 1958
The Lineup
Norm Thompson
Flood Tide
John Brighton
- 1957
The Wayward Girl
Parole Agent
- 1956
A Strange Adventure
Insurance Company Representative
Francis in the Haunted House
Edward Ryan
Terror at Midnight
Capt. Allyson
Backlash
Colonel Welnick (uncredited)
- 1955
The Eternal Sea
Adm. William F. 'Bull' Halsey
- 1954
- 1953
Captain John Smith and Pocahontas
Ship's Doctor (uncredited)
Meet Me at the Fair
Mr. Spooner
- 1952
The Turning Point
Ed (uncredited)
Without Warning!
Fred Saunders
- 1951
Too Young to Kiss
Detective (uncredited)
The Unknown Man
Doctor Palmer
Callaway Went Thataway
Lawyer (uncredited)
Iron Man
Dr. Rowan (uncredited)
The Lady from Texas
Mr. Deevers
Night Into Morning
Dr. Huntington
- 1950
Dial 1119
Frank
Pretty Baby
Simmons (uncredited)
The Damned Don't Cry
Doctor (uncredited)
Side Street
Policeman
1940s
- 1949
Arson, Inc.
Detective
- 1948
- 1944
The Last Horseman
Cash Watson
Lady in the Death House
Richard Snell
- 1943
False Faces
Assistant District Attorney Stewart
Mission to Moscow
Reporter at Train (uncredited)
Silver Skates
Blake
- 1942
Seven Sweethearts
City Editor (uncredited)
The Lone Prairie
Movie
The Omaha Trail
Croupier
Spy Ship
Ernie Haskell
Broadway
Ed (uncredited)
Grand Central Murder
Detective Strom (uncredited)
The Mystery of Marie Roget
Detective
Murder in the Big House
Prison Doctor
The Male Animal
Editor (uncredited)
Wild Bill Hickok Rides
Rancher
Man From Headquarters
Managing Editor Marvin
Arizona Terrors
Madden, the Counterfeiter
- 1941
You're in the Army Now
Army Doctor
Borrowed Hero
City Editor
Flying Cadets
'Pinkie' Taylor, FAA inspector
Nine Lives Are Not Enough
Gillis
Father Steps Out
City Editor Macy
Appearances1
1980s
- 1989
I Don't Even Like Apple Pie...
Self (archive footage)