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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.

Known for

Cage of Evil
Cage of Evil
1960 • Insp. Daniel A. Melrose
The Lineup
The Lineup
1958 • Norm Thompson
The Man Who Died Twice
The Man Who Died Twice
1958 • Chief Sloane
Flood Tide
Flood Tide
1958 • John Brighton
The Wayward Girl
The Wayward Girl
1957 • Parole Agent
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
1957 • Merchant at Dance (uncredited)
Showdown at Abilene
Showdown at Abilene
1956 • Frank Scovie
A Strange Adventure
A Strange Adventure
1956 • Insurance Company Representative

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Cage of Evil
Cage of Evil
1960 • Insp. Daniel A. Melrose
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The Lineup
The Lineup
1958 • Norm Thompson
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Flood Tide
Flood Tide
1958 • John Brighton
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The Wayward Girl
The Wayward Girl
1957 • Parole Agent
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Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
1957 • Merchant at Dance (uncredited)
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Showdown at Abilene
Showdown at Abilene
1956 • Frank Scovie
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A Strange Adventure
A Strange Adventure
1956 • Insurance Company Representative
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Terror at Midnight
Terror at Midnight
1956 • Capt. Allyson
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Backlash
Backlash
1956 • Colonel Welnick (uncredited)
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Time Table
Time Table
1956 • Train Conductor
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The Eternal Sea
The Eternal Sea
1955 • Adm. William F. 'Bull' Halsey
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Young at Heart
Young at Heart
1954 • Doctor (uncredited)
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Johnny Guitar
Johnny Guitar
1954 • Jake - Bank Clerk (uncredited)
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Captain John Smith and Pocahontas
Captain John Smith and Pocahontas
1953 • Ship's Doctor (uncredited)
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Devil's Canyon
Devil's Canyon
1953 • Grocer (uncredited)
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The War of the Worlds
The War of the Worlds
1953 • Doctor (uncredited)
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Meet Me at the Fair
Meet Me at the Fair
1953 • Mr. Spooner
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Without Warning!
Without Warning!
1952 • Fred Saunders
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Too Young to Kiss
Too Young to Kiss
1951 • Detective (uncredited)
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The Unknown Man
The Unknown Man
1951 • Doctor Palmer
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Callaway Went Thataway
Callaway Went Thataway
1951 • Lawyer (uncredited)
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Iron Man
Iron Man
1951 • Dr. Rowan (uncredited)
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The Lady from Texas
The Lady from Texas
1951 • Mr. Deevers
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Night Into Morning
Night Into Morning
1951 • Dr. Huntington
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The Prowler
The Prowler
1951 • Bud Crocker
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Three Guys Named Mike
Three Guys Named Mike
1951 • Dr. Matthew Hardy
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Dial 1119
Dial 1119
1950 • Frank
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Pretty Baby
Pretty Baby
1950 • Simmons (uncredited)
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Devil's Doorway
Devil's Doorway
1950 • Posse Member (uncredited)
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Mystery Street
Mystery Street
1950 • Detective Kilrain (uncredited)
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The Damned Don't Cry
The Damned Don't Cry
1950 • Doctor (uncredited)
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The Asphalt Jungle
The Asphalt Jungle
1950 • Dr. Swanson
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Side Street
Side Street
1950 • Policeman
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Adam's Rib
Adam's Rib
1949 • Court Clerk (uncredited)
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Arson, Inc.
Arson, Inc.
1949 • Detective
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The Paleface
The Paleface
1948 • Village gossip
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Alaska
Alaska
1944 • Kallan
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The Last Horseman
The Last Horseman
1944 • Cash Watson
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Lady in the Death House
Lady in the Death House
1944 • Richard Snell
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Batman
Batman
1943 • Sam Fletcher
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False Faces
False Faces
1943 • Assistant District Attorney Stewart
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Mission to Moscow
Mission to Moscow
1943 • Reporter at Train (uncredited)
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Gentleman Jim
Gentleman Jim
1942 • Stockbroker (uncredited)
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Seven Sweethearts
Seven Sweethearts
1942 • City Editor (uncredited)
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The Omaha Trail
The Omaha Trail
1942 • Croupier
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Spy Ship
Spy Ship
1942 • Ernie Haskell
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Broadway
Broadway
1942 • Ed (uncredited)
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Grand Central Murder
Grand Central Murder
1942 • Detective Strom (uncredited)
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Murder in the Big House
Murder in the Big House
1942 • Prison Doctor
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The Male Animal
The Male Animal
1942 • Editor (uncredited)
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Man From Headquarters
Man From Headquarters
1942 • Managing Editor Marvin
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Arizona Terrors
Arizona Terrors
1942 • Madden, the Counterfeiter
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Unfinished Rainbows
1941 • Professsor Jefferds
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Borrowed Hero
Borrowed Hero
1941 • City Editor
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Flying Cadets
Flying Cadets
1941 • 'Pinkie' Taylor, FAA inspector
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Honky Tonk
Honky Tonk
1941 • Dist. Atty. Kendall (uncredited)
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Father Steps Out
Father Steps Out
1941 • City Editor Macy
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John Maxwell – Biography, Known For & Filmography