John Maxwell
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Across changing tastes and formats, John Maxwell has stayed an American actor whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. 'Batman' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography. The oldest credits belong to a different era of the industry. The filmography runs to some 67 credits between film and television. The most visible line on the filmography is 'The Asphalt Jungle' (Dr. Swanson).
John Maxwell
64 Movies
3 Series
Across changing tastes and formats, John Maxwell has stayed an American actor whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. 'Batman' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography. The oldest credits belong to a different era of the industry. The filmography runs to some 67 credits between film and television. The most visible line on the filmography is 'The Asphalt Jungle' (Dr. Swanson).
Movies
Plays Dr. Swanson
The Asphalt Jungle
1950
Plays Sam Fletcher
Batman
1943
Plays Train Conductor
Time Table
1956
Plays Kallan
Alaska
1944
Plays Mr. Deevers
The Lady from Texas
1951
Plays Village gossip
The Paleface
1948
Plays Bud Crocker
The Prowler
1951
Plays Prison Doctor
Murder in the Big House
1942
Plays Chief Sloane
The Man Who Died Twice
1958
Plays Edward Ryan
Francis in the Haunted House
1956
Plays Frank Scovie
Showdown at Abilene
1956
Plays Norm Thompson
The Lineup
1958
Plays Detective
The Mystery of Marie Roget
1942
Plays Rancher
Wild Bill Hickok Rides
1942
Plays Policeman
Side Street
1950
Plays Adm. William F. 'Bull' Halsey
The Eternal Sea
1955
Plays Matthew Hardy
Three Guys Named Mike
1951
Plays Army Doctor
You're in the Army Now
1941
Plays Dr. Huntington
Night Into Morning
1951
Plays Assistant District Attorney Stewart
False Faces
1943
Plays Fred Saunders
Without Warning!
1952
Plays Richard Snell
Lady in the Death House
1944
Plays Mr. Spooner
Meet Me at the Fair
1953
Plays Insurance Company Representative
A Strange Adventure
1956
Plays Managing Editor Marvin
Man From Headquarters
1942
Plays Insp. Daniel A. Melrose
Cage of Evil
1960
Plays Doctor Palmer
The Unknown Man
1951
Plays Gillis
Nine Lives Are Not Enough
1941
Plays Capt. Allyson
Terror at Midnight
1956
Plays Frank
Dial 1119
1950
Plays 'Pinkie' Taylor, FAA inspector
Flying Cadets
1941
Plays Ernie Haskell
Spy Ship
1942
Plays City Editor
Borrowed Hero
1941
Plays Detective
Arson, Inc.
1949
Plays Blake
Silver Skates
1943
Plays Madden, the Counterfeiter
Arizona Terrors
1942
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The Lineup
Full Filmography
Cage of Evil
Insp. Daniel A. Melrose
1960
Film
Johnny Ringo
Doc Bardell · 2 episodes
1959–
TV
One Step Beyond
Conductor · 1 episode
1959–
TV
The Lineup
Norm Thompson
1958
Film
The Man Who Died Twice
Chief Sloane
1958
Film
Flood Tide
John Brighton
1958
Film
The Wayward Girl
Parole Agent
1957
Film
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Merchant at Dance (uncredited)
1957
Film
Showdown at Abilene
Frank Scovie
1956
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Maxwell still alive?
John Maxwell passed away on July 18, 1982 at age 64.
What are the most famous roles of John Maxwell?
John Maxwell is best known for roles in The War of the Worlds, The Asphalt Jungle, Johnny Guitar.
How many movies has John Maxwell been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1941), John Maxwell has appeared in 64 movies and 3 TV shows.
What was John Maxwell's first movie?
The career of John Maxwell began with Father Steps Out (1941).
What is John Maxwell's most recent movie or series?
John Maxwell's most recent release is Cage of Evil, which premiered on July 1, 1960.
What TV shows has John Maxwell appeared in?
On television, John Maxwell has appeared in Adventures of Superman, One Step Beyond, Johnny Ringo, The Court of Last Resort.
John Maxwell
1918-03-11 · Spokane, Washington, USA
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.