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John Maxwell

Bio: 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
Born: Mon, Mar 11 1918
Birthplace: Spokane, Washington, USA

Death: Sun, Jul 18 1982
John Maxwell is 64 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Cage of Evil
Cage of Evil
John Maxwell was 42 in Cage of Evil as 'Insp. Daniel A. Melrose'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1960
Poster of The Lineup
The Lineup
John Maxwell was 40 in The Lineup as 'Norm Thompson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 11 1958
Poster of The Man Who Died Twice
The Man Who Died Twice
John Maxwell was 40 in The Man Who Died Twice as 'Chief Sloane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 06 1958
Poster of Flood Tide
Flood Tide
John Maxwell was 39 in Flood Tide as 'John Brighton'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1958
Poster of The Wayward Girl
The Wayward Girl
John Maxwell was 39 in The Wayward Girl as 'Parole Agent'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 22 1957
Poster of Showdown at Abilene
Showdown at Abilene
John Maxwell was 38 in Showdown at Abilene as 'Frank Scovie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1956
Poster of A Strange Adventure
A Strange Adventure
John Maxwell was 38 in A Strange Adventure as 'Insurance Company Representative'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 1956
Poster of Francis in the Haunted House
Francis in the Haunted House
John Maxwell was 38 in Francis in the Haunted House as 'Edward Ryan'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 09 1956
Poster of Terror at Midnight
Terror at Midnight
John Maxwell was 38 in Terror at Midnight as 'Capt. Allyson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 27 1956
Poster of Backlash
Backlash
John Maxwell was 38 in Backlash as 'Colonel Welnick (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 14 1956
Poster of Time Table
Time Table
John Maxwell was 37 in Time Table as 'Train Conductor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 08 1956
Poster of The Eternal Sea
The Eternal Sea
John Maxwell was 37 in The Eternal Sea as 'Adm. William F. 'Bull' Halsey'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 19 1955
Poster of Young at Heart
Young at Heart
John Maxwell was 36 in Young at Heart as 'Doctor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1954
Poster of The Bigamist
The Bigamist
John Maxwell was 35 in The Bigamist as 'Judge'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 03 1953
Poster of Captain John Smith and Pocahontas
Captain John Smith and Pocahontas
John Maxwell was 35 in Captain John Smith and Pocahontas as 'Ship's Doctor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1953
Poster of The War of the Worlds
The War of the Worlds
John Maxwell was 35 in The War of the Worlds as 'Doctor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 13 1953
Poster of Devil's Canyon
Devil's Canyon
John Maxwell was 35 in Devil's Canyon as 'Grocer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 13 1953
Poster of Meet Me at the Fair
Meet Me at the Fair
John Maxwell was 34 in Meet Me at the Fair as 'Mr. Spooner'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1953
Poster of Without Warning!
Without Warning!
John Maxwell was 34 in Without Warning! as 'Fred Saunders'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 08 1952
Poster of Too Young to Kiss
Too Young to Kiss
John Maxwell was 33 in Too Young to Kiss as 'Detective (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 22 1951
Poster of The Unknown Man
The Unknown Man
John Maxwell was 33 in The Unknown Man as 'Dr. Palmer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 1951
Poster of The Lady from Texas
The Lady from Texas
John Maxwell was 33 in The Lady from Texas as 'Mr. Deevers'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1951
Poster of Night Into Morning
Night Into Morning
John Maxwell was 33 in Night Into Morning as 'Dr. Huntington'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 1951
Poster of The Prowler
The Prowler
John Maxwell was 33 in The Prowler as 'Bud Crocker'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 25 1951
Poster of Three Guys Named Mike
Three Guys Named Mike
John Maxwell was 32 in Three Guys Named Mike as 'Dr. Matthew Hardy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1951
Poster of The Enforcer
The Enforcer
John Maxwell was 32 in The Enforcer
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 24 1951
Poster of Dial 1119
Dial 1119
John Maxwell was 32 in Dial 1119 as 'Frank'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 1950
Poster of Pretty Baby
Pretty Baby
John Maxwell was 32 in Pretty Baby as 'Simmons (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 1950
Poster of Mystery Street
Mystery Street
John Maxwell was 32 in Mystery Street as 'Detective Kilrain (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1950
Poster of The Damned Don't Cry
The Damned Don't Cry
John Maxwell was 32 in The Damned Don't Cry as 'Doctor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 13 1950
Poster of The Asphalt Jungle
The Asphalt Jungle
John Maxwell was 32 in The Asphalt Jungle as 'Dr. Swanson'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 12 1950
Poster of Side Street
Side Street
John Maxwell was 32 in Side Street as 'Policeman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 23 1950
Poster of Adam's Rib
Adam's Rib
John Maxwell was 31 in Adam's Rib as 'Court Clerk (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1949
Poster of Arson, Inc.
Arson, Inc.
John Maxwell was 31 in Arson, Inc. as 'Detective'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 1949
Poster of The Paleface
The Paleface
John Maxwell was 30 in The Paleface as 'Village gossip'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1948
Poster of Alaska
Alaska
John Maxwell was 26 in Alaska as 'Kallan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 18 1944
Poster of The Last Horseman
The Last Horseman
John Maxwell was 26 in The Last Horseman as 'Cash Watson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 22 1944
Poster of Lady in the Death House
Lady in the Death House
John Maxwell was 26 in Lady in the Death House as 'Richard Snell'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 15 1944
Poster of Batman
Batman
John Maxwell was 25 in Batman as 'Sam Fletcher'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1943
Poster of False Faces
False Faces
John Maxwell was 25 in False Faces as 'Assistant District Attorney Stewart'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 28 1943
Poster of Mission to Moscow
Mission to Moscow
John Maxwell was 25 in Mission to Moscow as 'Reporter at Train (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 29 1943
Poster of Silver Skates
Silver Skates
John Maxwell was 24 in Silver Skates as 'Blake'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 1943
Poster of Gentleman Jim
Gentleman Jim
John Maxwell was 24 in Gentleman Jim as 'Stockbroker (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 14 1942
Poster of Seven Sweethearts
Seven Sweethearts
John Maxwell was 24 in Seven Sweethearts as 'City Editor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 1942
Poster of The Lone Prairie
The Lone Prairie
John Maxwell was 24 in The Lone Prairie
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 1942
Poster of The Omaha Trail
The Omaha Trail
John Maxwell was 24 in The Omaha Trail as 'Croupier'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 1942
Poster of Spy Ship
Spy Ship
John Maxwell was 24 in Spy Ship as 'Ernie Haskell'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 06 1942
Poster of Grand Central Murder
Grand Central Murder
John Maxwell was 24 in Grand Central Murder as 'Detective Strom (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1942
Poster of The Mystery of Marie Roget
The Mystery of Marie Roget
John Maxwell was 24 in The Mystery of Marie Roget as 'Detective'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 23 1942
Poster of Murder in the Big House
Murder in the Big House
John Maxwell was 24 in Murder in the Big House as 'Prison Doctor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 11 1942
Poster of The Male Animal
The Male Animal
John Maxwell was 24 in The Male Animal as 'Editor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 12 1942
Poster of Wild Bill Hickok Rides
Wild Bill Hickok Rides
John Maxwell was 23 in Wild Bill Hickok Rides as 'Rancher'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 31 1942
Poster of Man From Headquarters
Man From Headquarters
John Maxwell was 23 in Man From Headquarters as 'Managing Editor Marvin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 23 1942
Poster of Arizona Terrors
Arizona Terrors
John Maxwell was 23 in Arizona Terrors as 'Madden, the Counterfeiter'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 13 1942
Poster of You're in the Army Now
You're in the Army Now
John Maxwell was 23 in You're in the Army Now as 'Army Doctor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1941
Poster of Borrowed Hero
Borrowed Hero
John Maxwell was 23 in Borrowed Hero as 'City Editor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 05 1941
Poster of Flying Cadets
Flying Cadets
John Maxwell was 23 in Flying Cadets as ''Pinkie' Taylor, FAA inspector'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 1941
Poster of Honky Tonk
Honky Tonk
John Maxwell was 23 in Honky Tonk as 'Dist. Atty. Kendall'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1941
Poster of Nine Lives Are Not Enough
Nine Lives Are Not Enough
John Maxwell was 23 in Nine Lives Are Not Enough as 'Gillis'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 20 1941
Poster of Father Steps Out
Father Steps Out
John Maxwell was 23 in Father Steps Out as 'City Editor Macy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 1941

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Johnny Ringo
Johnny Ringo
John Maxwell was 41+ in Johnny Ringo as 'Doc Bardell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of One Step Beyond
One Step Beyond
John Maxwell was 40+ in One Step Beyond as 'Conductor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 20 1959
Poster of The Court of Last Resort
The Court of Last Resort
John Maxwell was 39+ in The Court of Last Resort as 'Alex Gregory'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1957
Poster of Adventures of Superman
Adventures of Superman
John Maxwell was 34+ in Adventures of Superman as 'Studio Police Chief'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1952