Max Showalter
Biography
Max Showalter was an American film, television, and stage actor, as well as a composer, pianist, and singer. Born on June 2, 1917, in Caldwell, Kansas, he was also known by the professional names Casey Adams and Max Gor. During his career, Showalter accumulated seventy-eight known acting credits. One of his most memorable film roles was appearing as the husband of Jean Peters' character in the 1953 film Niagara. He passed away on July 30, 2000, at the age of eighty-three.
Career overview
Max Showalter was an American film, television, and stage actor who was also known as a composer, pianist, and singer. He was born on June 2, 1917, in Caldwell, Kansas, United States. Throughout his career in the entertainment industry, he was also credited under the names Casey Adams and Max Gor.
As an actor, Showalter accumulated a known total of seventy-eight credits across film and television. One of his most memorable roles was appearing as the husband of Jean Peters character in the 1953 feature film Niagara.
Showalter lived until July 30, 2000, passing away at the age of eighty-three. His extensive career spanned multiple performance mediums, leaving behind a substantial body of work in acting, music, and composition.
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90 titles- Sixteen Candles (1984) as Grandpa Fred
- Racing with the Moon (1984) as Mr. Arthur, Piano Teacher
- Foul Play (1981)
- A Gun in the House (1981) as Peter Schechter
- The Stockard Channing Show (1980) as Gus Clyde
- 10 (1979) as Reverend
- Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978) as Ernest Shears
- The Love Boat (1977) as Herman Baker
- The Incredible Hulk (1977)
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Dr. Milton Gold
- Kojak (1973) as Quinlan
- Police Story (1973)
- Bonnie's Kids (1973) as Frank
- The Bob Newhart Show (1972) as Dr. Morgan
- The Anderson Tapes (1971) as Bingham
- The Moonshine War (1970) as Mr. Worthman
- A Talent for Loving (1969) as Franklin
- The Doris Day Show (1968) as Mr. Craig Fletcher
- Lord Love a Duck (1966) as Howard Greene
- How to Murder Your Wife (1965) as Tobey Rawlins
- Bewitched (1964) as Charles Barlow
- Sex and the Single Girl (1964) as Holmes
- Fate Is the Hunter (1964) as Dan Crawford
- The Lucille Ball Comedy Hour (1964) as Walter
- Move Over, Darling (1963) as Hotel Desk Clerk
- My Six Loves (1963) as B. J. Smith
- The Lucy Show (1962) as Vinnie Meyers
- The Lucy Show (1962) as Vinnie
- Sam Benedict (1962) as Tom Buchanan
- The Music Man (1962) as Salesman On Train (uncredited)
- Bon Voyage! (1962) as The Tight Suit
- Smog (1962) as Paul Prescott
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Ben Ballard
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Rulon Murphy
- Hazel (1961) as Mr. Blackpool
- Hazel (1961) as Mr. Barry
- Hazel (1961) as Mr. Starkey
- Summer and Smoke (1961) as Roger Doremus
- Return to Peyton Place (1961) as Nick Parker (uncredited)
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Ralph Mason
- Surfside 6 (1960)
- Stagecoach West (1960) as David Harkness
- Elmer Gantry (1960) as Deaf Man (uncredited)
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Pat Riley
- Hawaiian Eye (1959) as Ralston
- The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959) as Dr. Charles Graham
- It Happened to Jane (1959) as Selwyn Harris
- The Female Animal (1958) as Charlie Grant
- The Naked and the Dead (1958) as Colonel Dalleson
- Voice in the Mirror (1958) as Don Martin
- Perry Mason (1957) as Carl Reynolds
- Perry Mason (1957) as Burt Stokes
- Perry Mason (1957) as Frank Logan
- Perry Mason (1957) as Clarence Henry
- Perry Mason (1957) as Talbot Sparr
- Perry Mason (1957) as Charles Judd
- Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1957) as Bill Henry
- The Thin Man (1957)
- Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans (1957) as Capt. West
- Dragoon Wells Massacre (1957) as Phillip Scott
- The Monster That Challenged the World (1957) as Dr. Tad Johns
- The Gale Storm Show (1956) as Orchestra Leader
- Bus Stop (1956) as Life Magazine Reporter
- Never Say Goodbye (1956) as Andy Leonard
- Indestructible Man (1956) as Lt. Richard Chasen
- Matinee Theater (1955)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Barney Wales
- The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955) as Barry
- Navy Log (1955)
- The Return of Jack Slade (1955) as Billy Wilcox
- Public Defender (1954) as Conrad Martin
- Night People (1954) as Frederick S. Hobart
- Naked Alibi (1954) as Det. Lt. Parks
- Down Three Dark Streets (1954) as Dave Millson
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Rusty Graham
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Neil
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Bill Garner
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Phil
- Niagara (1953) as Ray Cutler
- Dangerous Crossing (1953) as Jim Logan
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Will Henderson
- Destination Gobi (1953) as Walter Landers
- Vicki (1953) as Larry Evans
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952)
- What Price Glory (1952) as Lieutenant Moore
- My Wife's Best Friend (1952) as Pete Bentham
- With a Song in My Heart (1952) as Harry Guild
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Don Evers
- The Bob Hope Show (1950) as Self
- Always Leave Them Laughing (1949) as Comet Pen Salesman
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Max Showalter best known for?
Max Showalter is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sixteen Candles (1984), Racing with the Moon (1984), O Sheik de Ipanema (1975), 10 (1979).
When and where was Max Showalter born?
Max Showalter was born on June 2, 1917 in Caldwell, Kansas, USA. They passed away on July 30, 2000.
How many credits does Max Showalter have?
Max Showalter has accumulated over 90 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1949 to 1984.
What is Max Showalter's background in cinema and television?
Max Showalter was an American film, television, and stage actor, as well as a composer, pianist, and singer. Born on June 2, 1917, in Caldwell, Kansas, he was also known by the professional names Casey Adams and Max Gor. During his career, Showalter accumulated seventy-eight known acting credits. One of his most memora...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Pat Riley — aged about 42
- Bewitched (1964) as Charles Barlow — aged about 47
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952) — aged about 35
- Perry Mason (1957) as Carl Reynolds — aged about 40
- Perry Mason (1957) as Burt Stokes — aged about 40
- Perry Mason (1957) as Frank Logan — aged about 40
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