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John Maxwell

John Maxwell

Acting

Born March 11, 1918 · Spokane, Washington, USA

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.

Known For · 40 titles

Adventures of Superman

Adventures of Superman

1952
One Step Beyond

One Step Beyond

1959
Johnny Ringo

Johnny Ringo

1959
The War of the Worlds

The War of the Worlds

1953
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

1957
The Court of Last Resort

The Court of Last Resort

1957
The Asphalt Jungle

The Asphalt Jungle

1950
Johnny Guitar

Johnny Guitar

1954
Batman

Batman

1943
Adam's Rib

Adam's Rib

1949
The Prowler

The Prowler

1951
Backlash

Backlash

1956
Spy Ship

Spy Ship

1942
The Paleface

The Paleface

1948
The Damned Don't Cry

The Damned Don't Cry

1950
Night Into Morning

Night Into Morning

1951
Honky Tonk

Honky Tonk

1941
The Enforcer

The Enforcer

1951
The Bigamist

The Bigamist

1953
Mystery Street

Mystery Street

1950
Gentleman Jim

Gentleman Jim

1942
Young at Heart

Young at Heart

1954
Iron Man

Iron Man

1951
Alaska

Alaska

1944
The Unknown Man

The Unknown Man

1951
Francis in the Haunted House

Francis in the Haunted House

1956
Mission to Moscow

Mission to Moscow

1943
The Lineup

The Lineup

1958
The Male Animal

The Male Animal

1942
Three Guys Named Mike

Three Guys Named Mike

1951
Callaway Went Thataway

Callaway Went Thataway

1951
Nine Lives Are Not Enough

Nine Lives Are Not Enough

1941
Devil's Canyon

Devil's Canyon

1953
Time Table

Time Table

1956
You're in the Army Now

You're in the Army Now

1941
Too Young to Kiss

Too Young to Kiss

1951
The Mystery of Marie Roget

The Mystery of Marie Roget

1942
Devil's Doorway

Devil's Doorway

1950
Showdown at Abilene

Showdown at Abilene

1956
Grand Central Murder

Grand Central Murder

1942