Paul Maxey

Born: 1907-03-15

Birthplace: Wheaton, Illinois, USA

Biography

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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

Singin' in the Rain
The Pirate
Monkey Business
The Big Heat
The Three Musketeers
An American in Paris
Bagdad
Father of the Bride
The Narrow Margin
They Won't Believe Me

Top Movie Credits

Singin' in the Rain Dancing Fat Man at Party (uncredited)
The Pirate Hotel Manager (uncredited)
Monkey Business Board Member (uncredited)
The Big Heat George Fuller (uncredited)
An American in Paris John McDowd (uncredited)
Bagdad Clothes Merchant
Father of the Bride Fat Man (uncredited)
The Narrow Margin Sam Jennings
They Won't Believe Me Speed Bowman (uncredited)