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Paul Maxey Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1907-03-15

Birthplace:
Wheaton, Illinois, USA

Credits:
60 Total Roles

Paul Maxey

Acting

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Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

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

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