Jeff Maxwell is an American film and television actor and comedian. He is best known for playing Pvt. Igor Straminsky, a recurring character in the American war comedy drama television series M*A*S*H. Initially hired as an extra during the first season, but was quickly hired as Alan Alda's stand in after the original stand in was fired. He remained in this role for the remainder of the series until its end in 1983. He appeared in 83 episodes, including the series finale Goodbye, Farewell and Amen.