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Frank Maxwell

Frank Maxwell
Born Charles Francis Maxwell
(1916-11-17)November 17, 1916
The Bronx, New York City
New York, U,S.
Died August 4, 2004(2004-08-04) (aged 87)
Santa Monica
Los Angeles County
California, U.S.
Cause of death Heart disease
Alma mater University of Michigan
Occupation Actor, AFTRA Union president, 1984–1989
Years active 1939–1995 as actor
Spouse(s) Maxine Stuart (actress), 1949–1963 (divorced)
Rita Lynn, 1966–1996, her death)
Children Daughter Chris Ann Maxwell (with Stuart)

Frank 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.

A native of The Bronx borough of New York City, and a graduate of the University of Michigan, 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 Decoy, with Beverly Garland, Peter Gunn (twice), Alfred Hitchcock Presents (five episodes), Whirlybirds, Black Saddle, The Man and the Challenge, The Deputy, Cain's Hundred, Follow the Sun, Hong Kong, The Asphalt Jungle, Target: The Corruptors, and Mr. Novak. He was cast three times each on Robert Montgomery Presents, Cannon, and Emergency! and four times each on Rawhide, Quincy, M.E., and The F.B.I.


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