John Maxwell

John Maxwell

Actor

Spokane, Washington, USA
March 11, 1918

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.

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Representative Works

Johnny Guitar
Johnny Guitar
7.4
/ English
The Asphalt Jungle
The Asphalt Jungle
7.5
/ English
Adam's Rib
Adam's Rib
7.1
/ English
The Enforcer
The Enforcer
7.1
/ English
The Paleface
The Paleface
6.1
/ English
Mystery Street
Mystery Street
6.8
/ English
Batman
Batman
6.2
/ English
The Prowler
The Prowler
6.8
/ English
Alaska
Alaska
7.0
/ English
The Bigamist
The Bigamist
6.4
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

The War of the Worlds
1953Nominee

Best Performance

The War of the Worlds

Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
1957Nominee

Best Performance

Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

Johnny Guitar
1954Nominee

Best Performance

Johnny Guitar

Career Highlights

The Asphalt Jungle
1950Highlight

Best Performance

The Asphalt Jungle

Adam's Rib
1949Highlight

Best Performance

Adam's Rib

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