John Maxim (20 July 1925 — 20 January 1990), sometimes credited as John Wills, was an English film and

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Career

Between 1958 and 1988, he appeared in six films and nine television productions including the films '' The Frightened City'' (1961), ''

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'' (1965), and '' Dracula: Prince of Darkness'' (1966). His television work included

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s in ''

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'', '' The Adventures of William Tell'' as Trooper Strauss in episode 24, "The Ensign" and Captain Markheim in episode 25, "The Unwelcome Stranger", as well as ''

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''. He also appeared in two '' Doctor Who'' serials: '' The Chase'' as

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and ''

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'' as a Cyberman (the latter credited as John Wills).

Filmography

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* 1925 births 1990 deaths English male film actors English male television actors Male actors from Brighton 20th-century English male actors {{England-screen-actor-stub