John Maxwell

John Maxwell

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.

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1960

Cage of Evil
Cage of Evil
as Insp. Daniel A. Melrose
Movie - Released: 7/1/1960

1959

Johnny Ringo
Johnny Ringo
as Doc Bardell
TV - Released: 10/2/1959
One Step Beyond
One Step Beyond
as Conductor
TV - Released: 1/20/1959

1958

The Man Who Died Twice
The Man Who Died Twice
as Chief Sloane
Movie - Released: 6/6/1958
Flood Tide
Flood Tide
as John Brighton
Movie - Released: 2/1/1958
The Lineup
The Lineup
as Norm Thompson
Movie - Released: 6/11/1958

1957

The Wayward Girl
The Wayward Girl
as Parole Agent
Movie - Released: 9/22/1957
TV
The Court of Last Resort
as Alex Gregory
TV - Released: 10/4/1957

1956

Terror at Midnight
Terror at Midnight
as Capt. Allyson
Movie - Released: 4/27/1956
A Strange Adventure
A Strange Adventure
as Insurance Company Representative
Movie - Released: 8/24/1956
Francis in the Haunted House
Francis in the Haunted House
as Edward Ryan
Movie - Released: 7/9/1956
Backlash
Backlash
as Colonel Welnick (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 3/14/1956
Time Table
Time Table
as Train Conductor
Movie - Released: 2/8/1956
Showdown at Abilene
Showdown at Abilene
as Frank Scovie
Movie - Released: 10/1/1956

1955

The Eternal Sea
The Eternal Sea
as Adm. William F. 'Bull' Halsey
Movie - Released: 4/19/1955

1954

Young at Heart
Young at Heart
as Doctor (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 12/1/1954
Johnny Guitar
Johnny Guitar
as Jake - Bank Clerk (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 5/26/1954

1953

The Bigamist
The Bigamist
as Judge
Movie - Released: 12/3/1953
Captain John Smith and Pocahontas
Captain John Smith and Pocahontas
as Ship's Doctor (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 11/20/1953
Devil's Canyon
Devil's Canyon
as Grocer (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 8/13/1953
The War of the Worlds
The War of the Worlds
as Doctor (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 8/13/1953
Meet Me at the Fair
Meet Me at the Fair
as Mr. Spooner
Movie - Released: 1/1/1953

1952

Without Warning!
Without Warning!
as Fred Saunders
Movie - Released: 5/8/1952
Adventures of Superman
Adventures of Superman
as Studio Police Chief
TV - Released: 9/19/1952

1951

The Prowler
The Prowler
as Bud Crocker
Movie - Released: 5/25/1951
The Unknown Man
The Unknown Man
as Dr. Palmer
Movie - Released: 11/9/1951
Three Guys Named Mike
Three Guys Named Mike
as Dr. Matthew Hardy
Movie - Released: 3/1/1951
The Lady from Texas
The Lady from Texas
as Mr. Deevers
Movie - Released: 9/1/1951
The Enforcer
The Enforcer
Movie - Released: 2/24/1951
Too Young to Kiss
Too Young to Kiss
as Detective (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 11/22/1951
Night Into Morning
Night Into Morning
as Dr. Huntington
Movie - Released: 6/8/1951

1950

The Asphalt Jungle
The Asphalt Jungle
as Dr. Swanson
Movie - Released: 5/12/1950
Dial 1119
Dial 1119
as Frank
Movie - Released: 11/3/1950
Side Street
Side Street
as Policeman
Movie - Released: 3/23/1950
The Damned Don't Cry
The Damned Don't Cry
as Doctor (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 5/13/1950
Pretty Baby
Pretty Baby
as Simmons (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 9/16/1950
Mystery Street
Mystery Street
as Detective Kilrain (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 6/23/1950

1949

Arson, Inc.
Arson, Inc.
as Detective
Movie - Released: 6/24/1949
Adam's Rib
Adam's Rib
as Court Clerk (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 11/18/1949

1948

The Paleface
The Paleface
as Village gossip
Movie - Released: 12/17/1948

1944

Lady in the Death House
Lady in the Death House
as Richard Snell
Movie - Released: 3/15/1944
Alaska
Alaska
as Kallan
Movie - Released: 11/18/1944
The Last Horseman
The Last Horseman
as Cash Watson
Movie - Released: 6/22/1944

1943

False Faces
False Faces
as Assistant District Attorney Stewart
Movie - Released: 5/28/1943
Silver Skates
Silver Skates
as Blake
Movie - Released: 2/26/1943
Batman
Batman
as Sam Fletcher
Movie - Released: 7/16/1943
Mission to Moscow
Mission to Moscow
as Reporter at Train (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 4/29/1943

1942

The Male Animal
The Male Animal
as Editor (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 3/12/1942
Man From Headquarters
Man From Headquarters
as Managing Editor Marvin
Movie - Released: 1/23/1942
Murder in the Big House
Murder in the Big House
as Prison Doctor
Movie - Released: 4/11/1942
The Mystery of Marie Roget
The Mystery of Marie Roget
as Detective
Movie - Released: 4/23/1942
Arizona Terrors
Arizona Terrors
as Madden, the Counterfeiter
Movie - Released: 1/13/1942
Spy Ship
Spy Ship
as Ernie Haskell
Movie - Released: 6/6/1942
Gentleman Jim
Gentleman Jim
as Stockbroker (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 11/14/1942
Wild Bill Hickok Rides
Wild Bill Hickok Rides
as Rancher
Movie - Released: 1/31/1942
The Omaha Trail
The Omaha Trail
as Croupier
Movie - Released: 9/1/1942
Grand Central Murder
Grand Central Murder
as Detective Strom (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 5/1/1942
Seven Sweethearts
Seven Sweethearts
as City Editor (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 11/13/1942
The Lone Prairie
The Lone Prairie
Movie - Released: 10/15/1942
Broadway
Broadway
as Ed (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 5/8/1942

1941

Borrowed Hero
Borrowed Hero
as City Editor
Movie - Released: 12/5/1941
Honky Tonk
Honky Tonk
as Dist. Atty. Kendall
Movie - Released: 10/1/1941
Father Steps Out
Father Steps Out
as City Editor Macy
Movie - Released: 7/19/1941
You're in the Army Now
You're in the Army Now
as Army Doctor
Movie - Released: 12/25/1941
Nine Lives Are Not Enough
Nine Lives Are Not Enough
as Gillis
Movie - Released: 9/20/1941
Flying Cadets
Flying Cadets
as 'Pinkie' Taylor, FAA inspector
Movie - Released: 10/24/1941
Movie
Unfinished Rainbows
as Professsor Jefferds
Movie - Released: 12/8/1941