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John Maxwell

Actor
Born March 11, 1918Died July 18, 1982 (64 years)
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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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Bonanza
  • The Rifleman
  • The Bigamist
  • The Lone Ranger
  • One Step Beyond
  • The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
  • The Rebel
  • Fiesta
  • Arson, Inc.
  • Fiesta
  • Frontier Doctor

Known For

  • The Prowler
  • Cage of Evil
  • Lady in the Death House
  • The Pay Off
  • The Boss of Big Town
  • The Court of Last Resort
  • Flying Cadets

Filmography

1960
Klondike (TV Series) · as Auctioneer
1960
Coronado 9 (TV Series) · as Inspector
1960
Cage of Evil · as Insp. Daniel A. Melrose
1959
The Detectives (1959) (TV Series) · as Dr. Vining
1959
Bourbon Street Beat (TV Series) · as Dr. Powers
1959
The Rebel (TV Series) · as Doctor
1959
Johnny Ringo (TV Series) · as Doc Bardell
1959
Riverboat (TV Series) · as Sam Harper
1959
The Man and the Challenge (TV Series) · as Dr. Warren Szold
1959
Bonanza (TV Series) · as Tom Mcclure
1959
The Untouchables (TV Series) · as Clerk
1959
One Step Beyond (TV Series) · as Conductor
1958
U.S. Marshal (TV Series) · as Dr. Wills
1958
The Rifleman (TV Series) · as Sam Weltz
1958
The Texan (TV Series) · as Dr. Graybill
1958
The Lineup · as Norm Thompson
1958
The Man Who Died Twice · as Chief Sloane
1958
Cole Younger, Gunfighter · as Mr. Caswell
1957
Flood Tide · as John Brighton
1957
The Court of Last Resort (TV Series) · as Alex Gregory
1957
The Restless Gun (TV Series) · as Mr. Loring
1957
The Wayward Girl · as Parole Agent
1957
The Thin Man (TV Series) · as Dr. Wilson
1957
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral · as Merchant At Dance
1957
O. Henry Playhouse (TV Series) · as Doc
1956
Frontier Doctor (TV Series) · as Frank Hubbard
1956
Zane Grey Theater (TV Series) · as Doc Wade
1956
The Sheriff of Cochise (TV Series) · as Charlie
1956
The Adventures of Dr. Fu Manchu (TV Series) · as J.b. Adams
1956
A Strange Adventure · as Insurance Company Representative
1956
These Wilder Years · as Board Member
1956
1956
Showdown at Abilene · as Frank Scovie
1956
Terror at Midnight · as Capt. Allyson
1956
Telephone Time (TV Series) · as George Bunker
1956
Backlash · as Colonel Welnick (uncredited)
1956
Time Table · as Train Conductor
1955
The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell · as Court-Martial Judge
1955
Trial · as Benedict
1955
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (TV Series) · as Shiloh Smith
1955
City of Shadows · as Dean, Law Professor
1955
The Eternal Sea · as Adm. William F. 'bull' Halsey
1955
Stage 7 (TV Series) · as Nicholson
1955
The Millionaire (TV Series) · as Mr. Peterson
1955
TV Reader's Digest (TV Series) · as Pat Kearney
1954
Young at Heart · as Doctor (uncredited)
1954
Masterson of Kansas · as Amos Merrick
1954
Human Desire · as Chief Of Police
1954
Disneyland (TV Series) · as Pappy Sawyer
1954
The Lineup (TV Series) · as Doc Gerson
1954
Lassie (TV Series) · as Frank Wallace
1954
Johnny Guitar · as Jake - Bank Clerk (uncredited)
1954
Them! · as Dr. Grant
1954
Arrow in the Dust · as George Owsley
1953
1953
Captain John Smith and Pocahontas · as Ship's Doctor (uncredited)
1953
So Big · as Rev. Decker
1953
The Man Behind the Badge (TV Series) · as Judge
1953
The War of the Worlds · as Doctor (uncredited)
1953
Champ for a Day · as Doctor
1953
Devil's Canyon · as Grocer (uncredited)
1953
1953
The Juggler · as Registration Official At Haifa
1953
The Girl Who Had Everything · as Newspaper Man
1953
1953
Meet Me at the Fair · as Mr. Spooner
1952
Million Dollar Mermaid · as Doctor Vance
1952
1952
Thunderbirds · as Two-Star General
1952
Because You're Mine · as The Chaplain
1952
Ford Theatre: All Star Theatre (TV Series) · as Mayor
1952
Something for the Birds · as Congressman Craig
1952
Adventures of Superman (TV Series) · as Studio Police Chief
1952
1952
Lovely to Look At · as Prospective Investor Husband
1952
Paula · as Police Lab Man
1952
Without Warning! · as Fred Saunders
1952
Carbine Williams · as Dr. Mcdonald
1951
Starlift · as George Norris
1951
Too Young to Kiss · as Detective (uncredited)
1951
The Unknown Man · as Dr. Palmer
1951
1951
Texas Carnival · as Doctor
1951
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (TV Series) · as Sheriff Leeds
1951
Close to My Heart · as Police Chemist
1951
Iron Man · as Dr. Rowan
1951
The People Against O'Hara · as Thayer Connolly
1951
The Lady from Texas · as Mr. Deevers
1951
The Strip · as Veterans Administration Doctor
1951
Night Into Morning · as Dr. Huntington
1951
The Prowler · as Bud Crocker
1951
Three Guys Named Mike · as Dr. Matthew Hardy
1951
1950
Dial 1119 · as Frank
1950
Right Cross · as Walker
1950
Pretty Baby · as Simmons (uncredited)
1950
A Life of Her Own · as Executive
1950
Devil's Doorway · as Posse Member
1950
Mystery Street · as Detective Kilrain (uncredited)
1950
Shadow on the Wall · as Jury Foreman
1950
The Damned Don't Cry · as Doctor (uncredited)
1950
The Asphalt Jungle · as Dr. Swanson
1949
Side Street · as Policeman
1949
Adam's Rib · as Court Clerk (uncredited)
1949
The Lone Ranger (TV Series) · as Colonel Strickland
1949
Arson, Inc. · as Detective
1949
Fireside Theatre (TV Series) · as Cast
1948
The Paleface · as Village Gossip
1947
Fiesta · as Mr. Contreras' Assistant
1946
1946
Monsieur Beaucaire · as Courtier
1946
O.S.S. · as Lafevre
1945
The Crime Doctor's Courage · as Headwaiter At Ye Friar's Glen
1944
Alaska · as Kallan
1944
The Last Ride · as Sidney Drake - Lawyer
1944
Kismet · as Guard
1944
The Last Horseman · as Cash Watson
1944
Lady in the Death House · as Richard Snell
1943
The Phantom · as Larkin
1943
Lost Angel · as Detective
1943
Murder on the Waterfront · as Daniel Lewis
1943
Batman · as Sam Fletcher
1943
Mission to Moscow · as Reporter At Train (uncredited)
1943
Silver Skates · as Blake
1943
Truck Busters · as District Attorney Danton
1942
1942
Broadway · as Ed (uncredited)
1942
The Pay Off · as Moroni
1942
Gentleman Jim · as Stockbroker (uncredited)
1942
Seven Sweethearts · as City Editor (uncredited)
1942
1942
You Can't Escape Forever · as Newspaper Reporter At Execution
1942
The Omaha Trail · as Croupier
1942
Wings for the Eagle · as Supervisor
1942
Spy Ship · as Ernie Haskell
1942
Grand Central Murder · as Detective Strom (uncredited)
1942
Mystery of Marie Roget · as Detective
1942
Murder in the Big House · as Prison Doctor
1942
The Male Animal · as Editor (uncredited)
1942
1942
Man from Headquarters · as Managing Editor Marvin
1941
You're in the Army Now · as Army Doctor
1941
Borrowed Hero · as City Editor
1941
Fiesta · as Mr. Contreras' Assistant
1941
Flying Cadets · as 'pinkie' Taylor, Faa Inspector
1941
Uncle Joe · as Radio Announcer
1941
Honky Tonk · as Dist. Atty. Kendall
1941
1941
1941
Father Steps Out · as City Editor Macy

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