Frank Maxwell
Frank Maxwell | |
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The Bronx, New York, U.S. | |
Died | August 4, 2004 Santa Monica, California, U.S. | (aged 87)
Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, California |
Alma mater | University of Michigan |
Occupation(s) | Actor, AFTRA Union president, 1984–1989 |
Years active | 1939–1995 |
Children | 1 |
Charles Francis Maxwell (November 17, 1916 – August 4, 2004) was an American actor who served as president of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists from 1984 to 1989.[1][2][3][4]
Life and career
A native of The Bronx borough of New York City, and a graduate of the University of Michigan,[citation needed] he appeared in 151 films or television programs. Maxwell began his acting career on the Broadway stage, appearing in such notable plays as Death of a Salesman (playing the role of Willy Loman's son, "Happy"), South Pacific (playing "Luther Billis," a role that went to Ray Walston in the film version), and Stalag 17. His first television acting roles were in 1950 in episodes of the Goodyear Playhouse/Philco Playhouse followed in 1951 by an appearance in the episode "The Overcoat" of the television series Big Town.
Maxwell subsequently appeared in such series as
In 1960, Maxwell was cast in CBS's science fiction series, The Twilight Zone as Marty Fisher in the episode "A World of Difference". That same year, he appeared as Hackett in the episode "Millionaire Jessica March" of the CBS fantasy drama, The Millionaire. In 1960 he made two guest appearances on Perry Mason: as Harry Wilson in "The Case of the Wayward Wife," and defendant Joe Dixon in "The Case of the Red Riding Boots." He made a third appearance in 1961 as Dr. Mooney in "The Case of the Injured Innocent."
In the 1962–1963 television season, he was a co-star of the
from 1967-68.In 1970, he appeared as a producer in “That Girl”.
From 1973 to 1975, he appeared in five episodes of CBS's
He died in Santa Monica, California, and was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, California.[5][6]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1957 | The Violators | Sam | |
1958 | Lonelyhearts | Pat Doyle | |
1959 | Alfred Hitchcock Presents | Roger | Season 5 Episode 10: "Special Delivery" |
1959 | Steve Canyon (TV Series) | Major Barr | Episode: "Sabotage" |
1960 | Alfred Hitchcock Presents | Maury Berg | Season 5 Episode 34: "Cell 227" |
1960 | Alfred Hitchcock Presents | Mr. Lyle Stern | Season 6 Episode 4: "The Contest for Aaron Gold" |
1960 | The Mountain Road | Sgt. Ballo | |
1960 | The Great Impostor | Tirdell | Uncredited |
1961 | Alfred Hitchcock Presents | Lieutenant Roman | Season 7 Episode 1: "The Hatbox" |
1961 | By Love Possessed | Jerry Brophy | |
1961 | Ada | Ronnie Hallerton | |
1962 | Alfred Hitchcock Presents | Rudy | Season 7 Episode 23: "Profit-Sharing Plan" |
1962 | The Horizontal Lieutenant | Col. Frank Delgan | Uncredited |
1962 | The Intruder | Tom McDaniel | |
1962 | Pressure Point | Bund Meeting Speaker | Uncredited |
1963 | The Haunted Palace | Dr. Marinus Willet / Priam Willet | |
1964 | The Alfred Hitchcock Hour |
Officer Petrie | Season 2 Episode 24: "The Gentleman Caller" |
1965 | A Rage to Live | George Jay | Uncredited |
1966 | Madame X | Dr. Evans | |
1966 | The Wild Angels | Preacher | |
1966 | Bewitched | Sanford Stern | Season 2 Episode 33: "Divided He Falls" |
1974 | Mr. Majestyk | Det. Lt. McAllen | |
1981 | The Chosen | Radio Announcer |
References
- ^ Jones, Kenneth (August 11, 2004). "Frank Maxwell, Broadway, Film and TV Actor Who Led AFTRA and Equity, Dead at 87". Playbill. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
- ^ "Frank Maxwell; actor & AFTRA prez". Google Groups news reference (alt.obituaries). August 6, 2004.
- ^ "OBITUARY: Frank Maxwell; 'General Hospital' character actor; 87". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Associated Press. August 17, 2004. Archived from the original on October 29, 2015. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
- SFGATE.
- ^ "Frank Maxwell, 87, TV Actor Who Served as Union President". The New York Times. August 16, 2004. Archived from the original on October 29, 2015. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
- ^ Wilson, Scott. Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons, 3d ed.: 2 (Kindle Locations 25047-25048). McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. Kindle Edition.
External links
- Frank Maxwell at the Internet Broadway Database
- Frank Maxwell at Find a Grave
- Frank Maxwell at IMDb