John Maxwell

Actor
BirthdayMar 11, 1918 (64 years old)
DeathdayJul 18, 1982
Place of birthSpokane, Washington, USA
GenderMale

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

Doctor (uncredited)

Aug 13, 1953

Dr. Swanson

May 12, 1950

Court Clerk (uncredited)

Nov 18, 1949

Sam Fletcher

Jul 16, 1943

Feb 24, 1951

Judge

Dec 3, 1953

Bud Crocker

May 25, 1951

Norm Thompson

Jun 11, 1958

Village gossip

Dec 17, 1948

Stockbroker (uncredited)

Nov 14, 1942

Doctor (uncredited)

May 13, 1950

Studio Police Chief

Sep 19, 1952

Detective Kilrain (uncredited)

Jun 23, 1950

Colonel Welnick (uncredited)

Mar 14, 1956

Doctor (uncredited)

Dec 1, 1954

Policeman

Mar 23, 1950

Frank

Nov 3, 1950

Detective Strom (uncredited)

May 1, 1942

Train Conductor

Feb 8, 1956

Reporter at Train (uncredited)

Apr 29, 1943

Doctor (uncredited)

Aug 13, 1953

Dr. Swanson

May 12, 1950

Court Clerk (uncredited)

Nov 18, 1949

Sam Fletcher

Jul 16, 1943

Feb 24, 1951

Judge

Dec 3, 1953

Acting


Participated in 60 movies, 4 TV series

1960

Insp. Daniel A. Melrose


1959

Doc Bardell


1959

Conductor


1958

Norm Thompson


1958

Chief Sloane


1958

John Brighton


1957


1957

Parole Agent


1956

Frank Scovie


1956

Insurance Company Representative


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