Biography
Actor Paul Maxey appeared in a variety of films over the course of his Hollywood career. Maxey kickstarted his acting career in various films such as "Below the Deadline" (1946), "The Brasher Doubloon" (1947) with George Montgomery and "Bride For Sale" (1949). He also appeared in the Roland Winters mystery "Sky Dragon" (1949) and "Kid Monk Baroni" (1952). He continued to act in productions like "She's Working Her Way Through College" (1952) with Virginia Mayo, "The Narrow Margin" (1952) and the Lana Turner musical comedy "Latin Lovers" (1953). He also appeared in the crime flick "The Big Heat" (1953) with Glenn Ford. He also worked in television during these years, including a part on "Lassie" (CBS, 1954-1974). In the latter half of his career, he continued to act in the Gene Kelly musical comedy "It's Always Fair Weather" (1955), the Esther Williams comedic adaptation "Jupiter's Darling" (1955) and the Charles Bronson western "Showdown at Boot Hill" (1958). He also appeared in "North to Alaska" (1960) with John Wayne. He also worked in television during these years, including a part on "The People's Choice" (CBS, 1955-58). Maxey more recently acted in the dramatic adaptation "Walk on the Wild Side" (1962) with Laurence Harvey. Maxey passed away in June 1963 at the age of 56.
