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.
Known For
| Birth Location | Spokane, Washington, USA |
|---|---|
| Born | 1918-03-11 |
| Died | 1982-07-18 |
Movies
Cage of Evil
as Insp. Daniel A. Melrose
1960
The Lineup
as Norm Thompson
1958
The Man Who Died Twice
as Chief Sloane
1958
Flood Tide
as John Brighton
1958
The Wayward Girl
as Parole Agent
1957
Showdown at Abilene
as Frank Scovie
1956
A Strange Adventure
as Insurance Company Representative
1956
Francis in the Haunted House
as Edward Ryan
1956
Terror at Midnight
as Capt. Allyson
1956
Backlash
as Colonel Welnick (uncredited)
1956
Time Table
as Train Conductor
1956
The Eternal Sea
as Adm. William F. 'Bull' Halsey
1955
Young at Heart
as Doctor (uncredited)
1954
The Bigamist
as Judge
1953
Captain John Smith and Pocahontas
as Ship's Doctor (uncredited)
1953
The War of the Worlds
as Doctor (uncredited)
1953
Devil's Canyon
as Grocer (uncredited)
1953
Meet Me at the Fair
as Mr. Spooner
1953
Without Warning!
as Fred Saunders
1952
Too Young to Kiss
as Detective (uncredited)
1951
The Unknown Man
as Dr. Palmer
1951
The Lady from Texas
as Mr. Deevers
1951
Night Into Morning
as Dr. Huntington
1951
The Prowler
as Bud Crocker
1951
Three Guys Named Mike
as Dr. Matthew Hardy
1951
1951
Dial 1119
as Frank
1950
Pretty Baby
as Simmons (uncredited)
1950
Mystery Street
as Detective Kilrain (uncredited)
1950
The Asphalt Jungle
as Dr. Swanson
1950
Side Street
as Policeman
1950
Adam's Rib
as Court Clerk (uncredited)
1949
Arson, Inc.
as Detective
1949
The Paleface
as Village gossip
1948
Alaska
as Kallan
1944
The Last Horseman
as Cash Watson
1944
Lady in the Death House
as Richard Snell
1944
Batman
as Sam Fletcher
1943
False Faces
as Assistant District Attorney Stewart
1943
Mission to Moscow
as Reporter at Train (uncredited)
1943
Silver Skates
as Blake
1943
Gentleman Jim
as Stockbroker (uncredited)
1942
Seven Sweethearts
as City Editor (uncredited)
1942
1942
The Omaha Trail
as Croupier
1942
Spy Ship
as Ernie Haskell
1942
Grand Central Murder
as Detective Strom (uncredited)
1942
The Mystery of Marie Roget
as Detective
1942
Murder in the Big House
as Prison Doctor
1942
The Male Animal
as Editor (uncredited)
1942
Wild Bill Hickok Rides
as Rancher
1942
Man From Headquarters
as Managing Editor Marvin
1942
Arizona Terrors
as Madden, the Counterfeiter
1942
You're in the Army Now
as Army Doctor
1941
Borrowed Hero
as City Editor
1941
Flying Cadets
as 'Pinkie' Taylor, FAA inspector
1941
Honky Tonk
as Dist. Atty. Kendall
1941
Nine Lives Are Not Enough
as Gillis
1941
Father Steps Out
as City Editor Macy
1941
John Maxwell hasn't worked on any movies or TV shows