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Paul Maxwell

Paul Maxwell

Actor · Died December 19, 1991, aged 70 · Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Paul Maxwell (born Maxim Popovich; November 12, 1921 – December 19, 1991) was a Canadian actor who worked mostly in British cinema and television, in which he was usually cast as American characters. [biography (excerpted) from Wikipedia]

Biography from TMDB.

Born
November 12, 1921
Died
December 19, 1991 (aged 70)
From
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Works as
Actor
Titles
30 on MovieCove · 76 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Up 6% in 30 days

What are Paul Maxwell's films like?

Across their 7 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
29%
Morality
27%
Self
24%
Society
11%
Survival
5%
Ideas
3%
Duty2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 6 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 2 · Serious 4 · Dark 0

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 2 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 5 · Intense 0

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 3 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 1 · Some laughs 5 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 4 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 3 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 5 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
4
Thrilling
3
Joyful
3
Hopeful
2
Romantic
1
Other
4

How their films linger

Fun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet2
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Paul Maxwell's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 22 of their 30 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (14).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Paul Maxwell's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

76 credits, 30 with a MovieCove page.

  • Target: Captain Black! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Captain Grey (voice)

  • Presented in Supercolorisation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 2 episodes · as Colonel Steve Zodiac (voice) · as Colonel Steve Zodiac / Mrs Doughty (voice)

  • This Is Supermarionation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Steve Zodiac / Captain Grey (voice)

  • Sleepers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Barrington Cabot

  • Sleepers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 2 episodes · as Barrington Cabot

  • Perry Mason: The Case of the Desperate Deception(1990)

    as Capt. Calvelli

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade(1989)

    as Panama Hat

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Marcus Welby, M.D.: A Holiday Affair (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Dr. Wallace

  • The Man Who Lived at the Ritz(1988)

    as Mylos

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Intrigue (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Esterbrook

  • The Vision (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Bill Freed

  • Cloud Waltzing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Andrew Tolliver

  • The Return of Sherlock Holmes(1987)

    as Agent Hopkins

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • The Last Days of Patton(1986)

    as Lt.Gen. Geoffrey Keyes

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Aliens(1986)

    as Van Leuwen

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Strong Medicine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Mace

  • Howards' Way (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Scott Benson

  • Rustlers' Rhapsody(1985)

    as Sheepherder No. 1

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Screen Two (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Bill Freed

  • One by One (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Revenge of the Mysterons from Mars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Captain Grey / Breck (voice)

  • Captain Scarlet vs. The Mysterons (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Captain Grey / World President / Fire Chief (voice)

  • The Aphrodite Inheritance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 8 episodes · as Eugene Hellman

  • Return of the Saint (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 1 episode · as Buzz Wepner

  • A Bridge Too Far(1977)

    as Maj. Gen. Maxwell D. Taylor

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • The Pink Panther Strikes Again(1976)

    as CIA Director

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Spy Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Submarine Captain

  • Quiller (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Show 1 episode · as Colonel Fischer

  • Pollyanna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 6 episodes · as Doctor Chilton

  • Baxter! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Mr Baxter

  • And No One Could Save Her (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Paul

  • Get Charlie Tully(1972)

    as American Tourist (voice) (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • The Adventurer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 1 episode · as Don Fleming

  • The Lotus Eaters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 5 episodes · as Sam Webber

  • Madame Sin(1972)

    as Connors

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Brett (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • UFO(1970)

    Show 1 episode · as Jim Lewis

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • The Looking Glass War(1970)

    as CIA Man

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • The Naked Sun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Elijah Baley

  • The Champions(1968)

    Show 1 episode · as Capt. Baxter

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • The Jazz Age (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 1 episode · as Steve Crandall

  • Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 2 episodes · as 1st Policeman (voice) · as Base Commander (voice) · as Captain - USS Panther II (voice) · as Captain Grey / 1st Policeman (voice) · as Captain Grey / Breck (voice) · as Captain Grey / DT19 Pilot (voice) · as Captain Grey / General Tiempo / Porter Benson (voice) · as Captain Grey / Guard (voice) · as Fire Chief (voice) · as General Ward (voice) · as Supreme Commander of Earth Forces (voice) · as World President (voice)

  • The Man Outside (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Judson Murphy

  • It! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Jim Perkins

  • Thunderbirds Are Go(1966)

    as Captain Paul Travers (voice)

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Thunderbirds: Alias Mr. Hackenbacker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Captain Ashton / 2nd Reporter (voice) (uncredited)

  • Lee Oswald: Assassin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Lieut. John E. Donovan

  • BBC Play of the Month (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Lieutenant John E Donovan

  • Thunderbirds(1965)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows

  • Riviera Police (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Larry Bryant

  • City of Fear (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Mike Foster

  • The Troubleshooters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Al Stevens

  • The Winston Affair(1964)

    as Major Smith

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Shadow of Fear (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Bill Martin

  • We Joined the Navy(1962)

    as Commander Spelling U.S.N.

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • The Haunting(1963)

    as Bud Fredericks (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Follow the Boys(1963)

    as C.M.A.A.

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Fireball XL5(1962)

    Show 39 episodes · as Colonel Steve Zodiac (voice)

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • The Saint (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Show 1 episode · as Kolben

  • Man of the World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Show 2 episodes · as Colonel Cutler · as Perez

  • Freedom to Die (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Craig Owen

  • Danger Man(1960)

    Show 1 episode · as Colonel Doyle · as Doyle

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows

  • Submarine Seahawk(1958)

    as Lt. Cmdr. Bill Hallohan

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Bronco (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Steve Canyon(1958)

    Show 1 episode · as Maj. Russell

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • How to Make a Monster(1958)

    as Jeffrey Clayton

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Sea Hunt(1958)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Blood of Dracula(1957)

    as Mike, assistant coroner

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • M Squad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Show 1 episode · as Andy Markham · as Jim Landry

  • Death in Small Doses(1957)

    as Doctor (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Armchair Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Show 1 episode · as Walalce Westrey

  • Matinee Theater (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Alfred Hitchcock Presents(1955)

    Show 1 episode · as Detective Sgt. Singer · as Lab Technician · as Saul

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • General Electric Theater (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Dragnet(1951)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Cry Wolf (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Dr. Jack Russell

Career shape

Star power in the 92nd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 76 titles, 75 of them dated from 1951 to 2026; peak year 1989.

Highest rated

Thunderbirds Are Go (1966)

Midcredits 61st

Most popular right now

Fireball XL5 (1962)

Film career

19512026

Peak 1989 · at the high point of their film career. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting76 of 76: 76 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score60th

By decade

1950s13 · acting1960s24 · acting1970s16 · acting1980s16 · acting1990s3 · acting2010s1 · acting2020s2 · acting

Billing

usually 12th · top billed in 0% of 12 roles
5767

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Paul Maxwell's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 54th percentile, the median of all 21; across their 6 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 36th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

36thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Approval · how many liked their films

36thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Reach · how many have seen their films

43rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Midcredits score across 30 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up10
  • 50th to 74th10
  • 25th to 49th7
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

15 of their 30 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved5
  • Crowd Pleaser15
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed7

Most divisive · actor

Madame Sin (1972)

56th percentile spread · 15% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Aliens (1986)

Midcredits 99th · 91% liked

Reviewers score the acting 54/100 in their films, across 6 reviewed titles; fans 70, detractors 43. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Paul Maxwell work with?

People who share at least 2 of Paul Maxwell's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Gerry Anderson shares the most, 2.

Writers

Actors

Composers

Producers

Mixed roles