John Maxwell (actor)


John Maxwell was an American film and television actor.

Biography

Maxwell was born in Spokane, Washington, and appeared in more than 100 films of the 1940s and 1950s, often uncredited. Occasionally he played larger roles in films, such as in The Prowler. 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.

Selected filmography

Man from Headquarters Silver Skates Kismet Lady in the Death House The Last Horseman The Paleface Side Street The Damned Don't Cry The Asphalt Jungle Mystery Street The Enforcer Three Guys Named Mike The Prowler Without Warning! Captain John Smith and Pocahontas - Ship's Doctor The Bigamist Johnny Guitar Them! The Eternal Sea