John Maxwell (writer)

American dramatist

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John Maxwell

Born|  (1944-07-12) July 12, 1944 (age 80)

Pickens, Mississippi, U.S.

Occupation(s)| Stage actor, writer

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

## Career

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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

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### Film

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Year  | Title  | Role  | Notes

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2001  | The Rising Place | Funeral Director  |
2006  | Oh, Mr. Faulkner, Do You Write? | William Faulkner | Also writer
2021  | Texas Red | Coochie  |

### Television

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Year  | Title  | Role  | Notes

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

## External links

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* John Maxwell at IMDb
* John Maxwell, The Mississippi Writers and Musicians Project

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