John Maxwell (born July 12, 1944) is a writer and performer from Jackson, Mississippi.

John Maxwell
Born (1944-07-12) July 12, 1944 (age 80)
Occupation(s)Stage actor, writer

Career

edit

Maxwell is best known for his portrayal of William Faulkner in Oh, Mr. Faulkner, Do You Write?, a one-man theatrical piece co-written with Tom Dupree. Maxwell has performed this play steadily since its world premiere at Jackson's New Stage Theatre in 1981. It appeared as a film, directed by Jimbo Barnett, in 2006, and was released on DVD in 2008.

Maxwell spoke at the May 1, 2005, rededication of Rowan Oak, William Faulkner's home in Oxford, Mississippi, which is operated as a museum by the University of Mississippi.

In 2006, he received the "Best Actor" Award at the Atlanta Film Festival for Oh, Mr Faulkner, Do You Write?.

Filmography

edit

Film

edit
Year Title Role Notes
2001 The Rising Place Funeral Director
2006 Oh, Mr. Faulkner, Do You Write? William Faulkner Also writer
2021 Texas Red Coochie

Television

edit
Year Title Role Notes
1994 Northern Exposure Senator Monkton Episode: "Sons of the Tundra"
2004 Infidelity Hank Montet Television film
2004 The Brooke Ellison Story Professor #2
edit