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.

Filmography

• 1960Cage of Evil — Insp. Daniel A. Melrose
• Johnny Ringo — Doc Bardell
• One Step Beyond — Conductor
• 1958Flood Tide — John Brighton
• 1958The Lineup — Norm Thompson
• 1958The Man Who Died Twice — Chief Sloane
• 1957Gunfight at the O.K. Corral — Merchant at Dance (uncredited)
• The Court of Last Resort — Alex Gregory
• 1957The Wayward Girl — Parole Agent
• 1956A Strange Adventure — Insurance Company Representative
• 1956Backlash — Colonel Welnick (uncredited)
• 1956Francis in the Haunted House — Edward Ryan
• 1956Showdown at Abilene — Frank Scovie
• 1956Terror at Midnight — Capt. Allyson
• 1956Time Table — Train Conductor
• 1955The Eternal Sea — Adm. William F. 'Bull' Halsey
• 1954Johnny Guitar — Jake - Bank Clerk (uncredited)
• 1954Young at Heart — Doctor (uncredited)
• 1953Captain John Smith and Pocahontas — Ship's Doctor (uncredited)
• 1953Devil's Canyon — Grocer (uncredited)
• 1953Meet Me at the Fair — Mr. Spooner
• 1953The Bigamist — Judge
• 1953The War of the Worlds — Doctor (uncredited)
• Adventures of Superman — Studio Police Chief
• 1952The Turning Point — Ed (uncredited)
• 1952Without Warning! — Fred Saunders
• 1951Callaway Went Thataway — Lawyer (uncredited)
• 1951Iron Man — Dr. Rowan (uncredited)
• 1951Night Into Morning — Dr. Huntington
• 1951The Enforcer
• 1951The Lady from Texas — Mr. Deevers
• 1951The Prowler — Bud Crocker
• 1951The Unknown Man — Doctor Palmer
• 1951Three Guys Named Mike — Matthew Hardy
• 1951Too Young to Kiss — Detective (uncredited)
• 1950Devil's Doorway — Posse Member (uncredited)
• 1950Dial 1119 — Frank
• 1950Mystery Street — Detective Kilrain (uncredited)
• 1950Pretty Baby — Simmons (uncredited)
• 1950Side Street — Policeman
• 1950The Asphalt Jungle — Dr. Swanson
• 1950The Damned Don't Cry — Doctor (uncredited)
• 1949Adam's Rib — Court Clerk (uncredited)
• 1949Arson, Inc. — Detective
• 1948The Paleface — Village gossip
• 1944Alaska — Kallan
• 1944Lady in the Death House — Richard Snell
• 1944The Last Horseman — Cash Watson
• 1943Batman — Sam Fletcher
• 1943False Faces — Assistant District Attorney Stewart
• 1943Mission to Moscow — Reporter at Train (uncredited)
• 1943Silver Skates — Blake
• 1942Arizona Terrors — Madden, the Counterfeiter
• 1942Broadway — Ed (uncredited)
• 1942Gentleman Jim — Stockbroker (uncredited)
• 1942Grand Central Murder — Detective Strom (uncredited)
• 1942Man From Headquarters — Managing Editor Marvin
• 1942Murder in the Big House — Prison Doctor
• 1942Seven Sweethearts — City Editor (uncredited)
• 1942Spy Ship — Ernie Haskell
• 1942The Lone Prairie
• 1942The Male Animal — Editor (uncredited)
• 1942The Mystery of Marie Roget — Detective
• 1942The Omaha Trail — Croupier
• 1942Wild Bill Hickok Rides — Rancher
• 1941Borrowed Hero — City Editor
• 1941Father Steps Out — City Editor Macy
• 1941Flying Cadets — 'Pinkie' Taylor, FAA inspector
• 1941Honky Tonk — Dist. Atty. Kendall (uncredited)
• 1941Nine Lives Are Not Enough — Gillis
• 1941Unfinished Rainbows — Professsor Jefferds
• 1941You're in the Army Now — Army Doctor

Appearances as themselves (1)

• 1989I Don't Even Like Apple Pie... — Self (archive footage)