Quick Facts
Born:
1907-03-15
Birthplace:
Wheaton, Illinois, USA
Credits:
60 Total Roles
Paul Maxey
Acting
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Biography
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Paul Maxey (1907–1963) was an American actor. Born in Wheaton, Illinois, the rotund Maxey played character roles in films from 1937, notably as the composer Victor Herbert in Till the Clouds Roll By (1946), and was in many TV shows from the 1950s onwards, notably in the role of Mayor John Peoples in the sitcom The People's Choice (1955–1958) and such other shows as M Squad, Wagon Train, Dennis the Menace, The Untouchables, Perry Mason and Lassie before his death in 1963 at age 56.
Paul Maxey (1907–1963) was an American actor. Born in Wheaton, Illinois, the rotund Maxey played character roles in films from 1937, notably as the composer Victor Herbert in Till the Clouds Roll By (1946), and was in many TV shows from the 1950s onwards, notably in the role of Mayor John Peoples in the sitcom The People's Choice (1955–1958) and such other shows as M Squad, Wagon Train, Dennis the Menace, The Untouchables, Perry Mason and Lassie before his death in 1963 at age 56.
Known For
Singin' in the Rain
Dancing Fat Man at Party (uncredited)
An American in Paris
John McDowd (uncredited)
The Big Heat
George Fuller (uncredited)
Monkey Business
Board Member (uncredited)
The Bad and the Beautiful
Man Talking to Gabby Agent at the Party (uncredited)
All the King's Men
Local Chairman (uncredited)
Father of the Bride
Party Guest
Father of the Bride
Fat Man (uncredited)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Bachelor Flat MOVIE | Big Man in Jaguar in Dream |
| 1961 | Ripcord TV | Sam Breckridge |
| 1959 | Disneyland '59 MOVIE | Self |
| 1958 | Showdown at Boot Hill MOVIE | Judge Wallen |
| 1957 | Jack Benny Christmas Shopping Show MOVIE | Santa Claus - State Farm Ins. Commercial |
| 1955 | The People's Choice TV | Mayor John Peoples |
| 1955 | MGM Parade TV | Self |
| 1955 | It's Always Fair Weather MOVIE | Mr. Fielding (uncredited) |
| 1955 | City of Shadows MOVIE | Davis, Disbarred Lawyer |
| 1955 | Ten Wanted Men MOVIE | Self |