Don Maxwell

Don Maxwell
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Portrays:	Howard
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Nationality:	USA
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Don Maxwell is an American character actor who portrayed Howard, a security guard credited as "2nd Guard," in the Galactica 1980 premiere episode "Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I". Maxwell had a prolific career as a film and television actor spanning from the 1970s through the 1990s, with additional work in animation voice acting.

Career

Maxwell began his acting career appearing mainly in films during the late 1970s. His early work included appearances in the horror film Humanoids From the Deep (1980), and the Kent McCord theatrical film Conquest of the Earth (1980), which was compiled from episodes of Galactica 1980 that included Maxwell's appearance in "Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I."

Television Work

In television, Maxwell appeared in the NBC television movie The 3,000 Mile Chase (1977). His television credits during the 1970s and early 1980s included appearances in popular series such as Baretta, The Blue Knight, The Bionic Woman, The Gemini Man, CHiPs, Starsky and Hutch, Quincy, M.E., and B.J. and the Bear.

Maxwell appeared in several television specials, including Hollywood's Most Sensational Mysteries (NBC, 1984) and Used Cars (CBS, 1984).

Galactica 1980

Maxwell appeared in the premiere episode of Galactica 1980, "Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I", which aired on ABC on Sunday, January 27, 1980. In the episode, he was credited as "2nd Guard" but portrayed the character Howard, a security guard whose name is visible on his name badge in the Blu-ray edition of the episode.

Film Career in the 1980s and 1990s

Maxwell's film career continued throughout the 1980s with appearances in horror and action films. He appeared in Return of the Living Dead Part II (1988), Skin Deep (1989) with Robert Arthur, and the Robert Englund horror sequel A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989). He is particularly known for his work in A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child.

Maxwell continued to exercise his talent in the 1990s, taking on a mix of projects including Bloodlines: Murder in the Family (1993), Soul of the Avenger (1995), and Turner & Hooch (1989) with Tom Hanks.

Animation Voice Work

In the late 1990s, Maxwell transitioned into animation voice work. He contributed to several DreamWorks Animation productions, including the Woody Allen-starring animated film Antz (1998). His credits expanded to include the Val Kilmer and Ralph Fiennes animated feature The Prince of Egypt (1998), which is also listed among his most notable credits. Maxwell's animation work continued with The Road to El Dorado (2000) with Kevin Kline.

Personal Life

According to IMDb, Maxwell is married.

Filmography

Galactica 1980

• "Galactica Discovers Earth, Part I" (1980) - Howard (credited as 2nd Guard)

Selected Film and Television

• Battlestar Galactica (1978)
• The 3,000 Mile Chase (1977) - TV movie
• Humanoids From the Deep (1980)
• Conquest of the Earth (1980)
• Return of the Living Dead Part II (1988)
• Skin Deep (1989)
• Turner & Hooch (1989)
• A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989)
• Bloodlines: Murder in the Family (1993)
• Soul of the Avenger (1995)
• Antz (1998) - voice
• The Prince of Egypt (1998) - voice
• The Road to El Dorado (2000) - voice

References