John Maxwell
Acting
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
1960Cage of Evil
Insp. Daniel A. Melrose
1958The Man Who Died Twice
Chief Sloane
1958Flood Tide
John Brighton
1958The Lineup
Norm Thompson
1957The Wayward Girl
Parole Agent
1957Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Merchant at Dance (uncredited)
1956Terror at Midnight
Capt. Allyson
1956A Strange Adventure
Insurance Company Representative
1956Francis in the Haunted House
Edward Ryan
1956Backlash
Colonel Welnick (uncredited)
1956Time Table
Train Conductor
1956Showdown at Abilene
Frank Scovie
1955The Eternal Sea
Adm. William F. 'Bull' Halsey
1954Young at Heart
Doctor (uncredited)
1954Johnny Guitar
Jake - Bank Clerk (uncredited)
1953The Bigamist
Judge
1953Captain John Smith and Pocahontas
Ship's Doctor (uncredited)
1953Devil's Canyon
Grocer (uncredited)
1953The War of the Worlds
Doctor (uncredited)
1953Meet Me at the Fair
Mr. Spooner
1952Without Warning!
Fred Saunders
1951The Prowler
Bud Crocker
1951The Unknown Man
Doctor Palmer
1951Three Guys Named Mike
Dr. Matthew Hardy