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John Maxwell

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1918-03-11

Day of Death

1982-07-18

Place of Birth

Spokane, Washington, USA

John Maxwell

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.

Filmography (67)

⭐ 5.8 Role: Insp. Daniel A. Melrose

Cage of Evil

1960
⭐ 7.1 Role: Norm Thompson

The Lineup

1958
⭐ 5.9 Role: Chief Sloane

The Man Who Died Twice

1958
⭐ 9.0 Role: John Brighton

Flood Tide

1958
⭐ 8.0 Role: Parole Agent

The Wayward Girl

1957
⭐ 7.0 Role: Merchant at Dance (uncredited)

Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

1957
⭐ 5.3 Role: Frank Scovie

Showdown at Abilene

1956
⭐ 5.6 Role: Insurance Company Representative

A Strange Adventure

1956
⭐ 5.8 Role: Edward Ryan

Francis in the Haunted House

1956
⭐ 5.2 Role: Capt. Allyson

Terror at Midnight

1956
⭐ 6.5 Role: Colonel Welnick (uncredited)

Backlash

1956
⭐ 5.9 Role: Train Conductor

Time Table

1956
⭐ 6.6 Role: Adm. William F. 'Bull' Halsey

The Eternal Sea

1955
⭐ 6.0 Role: Doctor (uncredited)

Young at Heart

1954
⭐ 7.4 Role: Jake - Bank Clerk (uncredited)

Johnny Guitar

1954