Maxwell was born in
Spokane, Washington, and appeared in more than 100 films of the 1940s and 1950s, often uncredited. Occasionally he played larger roles in films, such as in
The Prowler (1951). 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. ==Selected filmography==