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Max Wagner
Acting

Max Wagner

Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.

Profession

Acting

Birthday

28 Nov 1901

Age

125 Years

Born In

Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico

Total Projects

194

Years Active

48 Yrs

Avg Rating

6.6 ★

Overview

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Max Wagner (November 28, 1901 – November 16, 1975) was a Mexican-born American film actor who specialized in playing small parts such as thugs, gangsters, sailors, henchmen, bodyguards, cab drivers and moving men, appearing more than 400 films in his career, most without receiving screen credit. Newspaper gossip columnists noted his rise from playing "Gangster #4",...

Filmography

Young Frankenstein

movie

Young Frankenstein

1974

Young Frankenstein

as Villager (uncredited)

Terror in the Wax Museum

movie

Terror in the Wax Museum

1973

Terror in the Wax Museum

as Music Hall Drunk (Uncredited)

Evil Roy Slade

movie

Evil Roy Slade

1972

Evil Roy Slade

as Townsman (uncredited)

Columbo

tv

Columbo

1971

Columbo

as Derelict (uncredited)

Support Your Local Gunfighter

movie

Support Your Local Gunfighter

1971

Support Your Local Gunfighter

as Townsman Watching Fight (uncredited)

The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again

movie

The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again

1970

The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again

as Barfly (uncredited)

True Grit

movie

True Grit

1969

True Grit

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

The Legend of Lylah Clare

movie

The Legend of Lylah Clare

1968

The Legend of Lylah Clare

as Reporter (uncredited)

Rosemary's Baby

movie

Rosemary's Baby

1968

Rosemary's Baby

as Man in Dream Sequence (uncredited)

Hang 'em High

movie

Hang 'em High

1968

Hang 'em High

as Prisoner

Return of the Gunfighter

movie

Return of the Gunfighter

1967

Return of the Gunfighter

as Barfly (uncredited)

A Big Hand for the Little Lady

movie

A Big Hand for the Little Lady

1966

A Big Hand for the Little Lady

as Cashier (uncredited)

Gunpoint

movie

Gunpoint

1966

Gunpoint

The Great Race

movie

The Great Race

1965

The Great Race

as Barfly (uncredited)

Shenandoah

movie

Shenandoah

1965

Shenandoah

as Church Member

4 for Texas

movie

4 for Texas

1963

4 for Texas

as Blackjack Dealer

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

movie

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

1963

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

as Spectator (uncredited)

To Kill a Mockingbird

movie

To Kill a Mockingbird

1962

To Kill a Mockingbird

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Pressure Point

movie

Pressure Point

1962

Pressure Point

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

movie

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

1962

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

as Townsman (uncredited)

The Andy Griffith Show

tv

The Andy Griffith Show

1960

The Andy Griffith Show

as Townsman (uncredited)

Sunrise at Campobello

movie

Sunrise at Campobello

1960

Sunrise at Campobello

as Convention Delegate (uncredited)

Ice Palace

movie

Ice Palace

1960

Ice Palace

as Party Guest (uncredited)

The Twilight Zone

tv

The Twilight Zone

1959

The Twilight Zone

as Roller Coaster Operator

Bonanza

tv

Bonanza

1959

Bonanza

as Townsman (uncredited)

The Rifleman

tv

The Rifleman

1958

The Rifleman

Public Pigeon No. 1

movie

Public Pigeon No. 1

1957

Public Pigeon No. 1

as Police Detective (uncredited)

The Spirit of St. Louis

movie

The Spirit of St. Louis

1957

The Spirit of St. Louis

as Reporter (uncredited)

Robbery Under Arms

movie

Robbery Under Arms

1957

Robbery Under Arms

as Sergeant Goring

The Conqueror

movie

The Conqueror

1956

The Conqueror

as Mongul Guard (uncredited)

I Died a Thousand Times

movie

I Died a Thousand Times

1955

I Died a Thousand Times

as Deputy Charlie (uncredited)

Illegal

movie

Illegal

1955

Illegal

as Bartender (uncredited)

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

tv

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

1955

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

as Gambler (uncredited)

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

tv

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

1955

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

as Townsman (uncredited)

East of Eden

movie

East of Eden

1955

East of Eden

as Workman (uncredited)

The Country Girl

movie

The Country Girl

1954

The Country Girl

as Expressman (uncredited)

The Great Diamond Robbery

movie

The Great Diamond Robbery

1954

The Great Diamond Robbery

as Policeman (uncredited)

Donovan's Brain

movie

Donovan's Brain

1953

Donovan's Brain

as Station Agent (uncredited)

Invaders from Mars

movie

Invaders from Mars

1953

Invaders from Mars

as Army Sgt. Rinaldi

The Abbott and Costello Show

tv

The Abbott and Costello Show

1952

The Abbott and Costello Show

as First Workman

Flaming Feather

movie

Flaming Feather

1952

Flaming Feather

The Racket

movie

The Racket

1951

The Racket

as Durko (uncredited)

The Secret of Convict Lake

movie

The Secret of Convict Lake

1951

The Secret of Convict Lake

as Jack Purcell (uncredited)

Pier 23

movie

Pier 23

1951

Pier 23

as Bar Patron (uncredited)

Frenchie

movie

Frenchie

1950

Frenchie

as Drunk (uncredited)

Reign of Terror

movie

Reign of Terror

1949

Reign of Terror

as Citizen (uncredited)

It Happens Every Spring

movie

It Happens Every Spring

1949

It Happens Every Spring

as Umpire (uncredited)

The Red Pony

movie

The Red Pony

1949

The Red Pony

as Bartender

Caught

movie

Caught

1949

Caught

as Projectionist (uncredited)

Flaxy Martin

movie

Flaxy Martin

1949

Flaxy Martin

as Charles McMahon

Shed No Tears

movie

Shed No Tears

1948

Shed No Tears

as Second Investigating Detective (Uncredited)

The Sainted Sisters

movie

The Sainted Sisters

1948

The Sainted Sisters

as Townsman (uncredited)

The Miracle of the Bells

movie

The Miracle of the Bells

1948

The Miracle of the Bells

as Baggage Man

Half Past Midnight

movie

Half Past Midnight

1948

Half Past Midnight

as Mike

Tycoon

movie

Tycoon

1947

Tycoon

Possessed

movie

Possessed

1947

Possessed

as Man in Café (uncredited)

Sinbad the Sailor

movie

Sinbad the Sailor

1947

Sinbad the Sailor

as Assistant Overseer (uncredited)

That Brennan Girl

movie

That Brennan Girl

1946

That Brennan Girl

as Moving Man (uncredited)

It's a Wonderful Life

movie

It's a Wonderful Life

1946

It's a Wonderful Life

as Cashier / Nick's Assistant Bouncer (uncredited)

Dick Tracy vs. Cueball

movie

Dick Tracy vs. Cueball

1946

Dick Tracy vs. Cueball

as Bartender (uncredited)

The Truth About Murder

movie

The Truth About Murder

1946

The Truth About Murder

as Henchman Mike (uncredited)

The Lost Weekend

movie

The Lost Weekend

1945

The Lost Weekend

as Mike (uncredited)

Fallen Angel

movie

Fallen Angel

1945

Fallen Angel

as Bartender (uncredited)

Radio Stars on Parade

movie

Radio Stars on Parade

1945

Radio Stars on Parade

as George

Circumstantial Evidence

movie

Circumstantial Evidence

1945

Circumstantial Evidence

as Truck Driver

A Medal for Benny

movie

A Medal for Benny

1945

A Medal for Benny

as Jake (uncredited)

Hi, Beautiful

movie

Hi, Beautiful

1944

Hi, Beautiful

as Sailor (uncredited)

The Miracle of Morgan's Creek

movie

The Miracle of Morgan's Creek

1944

The Miracle of Morgan's Creek

as Military Police Driver (uncredited)

Boss of Boomtown

movie

Boss of Boomtown

1944

Boss of Boomtown

as Sergeant George Dunne

Undercover: How to Operate Behind Enemy Lines

movie

Undercover: How to Operate Behind Enemy Lines

1943

Undercover: How to Operate Behind Enemy Lines

as Rudy the Sailor

A Night to Remember

movie

A Night to Remember

1942

A Night to Remember

as Policeman Temple (uncredited)

Panama Hattie

movie

Panama Hattie

1942

Panama Hattie

as Jailer (uncredited)

Overland to Deadwood

movie

Overland to Deadwood

1942

Overland to Deadwood

as Buck

Mexican Spitfire's Elephant

movie

Mexican Spitfire's Elephant

1942

Mexican Spitfire's Elephant

as Villa Luigi Headwaiter

The Palm Beach Story

movie

The Palm Beach Story

1942

The Palm Beach Story

as Tom's Best Man (uncredited)

Sabotage Squad

movie

Sabotage Squad

1942

Sabotage Squad

as Recruiting Sergeant

The Talk of the Town

movie

The Talk of the Town

1942

The Talk of the Town

as Moving Man (uncredited)

Matri-Phony

movie

Matri-Phony

1942

Matri-Phony

as Guard (uncredited)

The Spoilers

movie

The Spoilers

1942

The Spoilers

as Deputy (uncredited)

Come on Danger

movie

Come on Danger

1942

Come on Danger

as Tough Guy

Moontide

movie

Moontide

1942

Moontide

as Fisherman (uncredited)

The Wife Takes a Flyer

movie

The Wife Takes a Flyer

1942

The Wife Takes a Flyer

as Sergeant

Obliging Young Lady

movie

Obliging Young Lady

1942

Obliging Young Lady

as Jack - Diner Counterman (uncredited)

The Mexican Spitfire's Baby

movie

The Mexican Spitfire's Baby

1941

The Mexican Spitfire's Baby

as Bartender

Texas

movie

Texas

1941

Texas

as Fats Delaney

Cyclone on Horseback

movie

Cyclone on Horseback

1941

Cyclone on Horseback

as Jamison

Ride on Vaquero

movie

Ride on Vaquero

1941

Ride on Vaquero

as Partner

The Mad Doctor

movie

The Mad Doctor

1940

The Mad Doctor

as Cab Driver (Uncredited)

Trail of the Vigilantes

movie

Trail of the Vigilantes

1940

Trail of the Vigilantes

as Joe

The Bank Dick

movie

The Bank Dick

1940

The Bank Dick

as Shirtless Ditchdigger (uncredited)

Hired Wife

movie

Hired Wife

1940

Hired Wife

as Streetcar Conductor

Men Against the Sky

movie

Men Against the Sky

1940

Men Against the Sky

as Max - Radioman

Rhythm on the River

movie

Rhythm on the River

1940

Rhythm on the River

as Cherry's Cabbie

Wildcat Bus

movie

Wildcat Bus

1940

Wildcat Bus

as Bus Driver Jackson (uncredited)

Lucky Partners

movie

Lucky Partners

1940

Lucky Partners

as Waiter (uncredited)

They Drive by Night

movie

They Drive by Night

1940

They Drive by Night

as Sweeney, Driver (uncredited)

The Ghost Breakers

movie

The Ghost Breakers

1940

The Ghost Breakers

as Ship Porter (uncredited)

Pop Always Pays

movie

Pop Always Pays

1940

Pop Always Pays

as Bill - Policeman in Car 43

Buck Benny Rides Again

movie

Buck Benny Rides Again

1940

Buck Benny Rides Again

as Cowboy

You Can't Fool Your Wife

movie

You Can't Fool Your Wife

1940

You Can't Fool Your Wife

as Burglar

The Grapes of Wrath

movie

The Grapes of Wrath

1940

The Grapes of Wrath

as Guard (uncredited)

Millionaire Playboy

movie

Millionaire Playboy

1940

Millionaire Playboy

as Highway Patrol Officer

The House Across the Bay

movie

The House Across the Bay

1940

The House Across the Bay

as Jim

Charlie Chan in Panama

movie

Charlie Chan in Panama

1940

Charlie Chan in Panama

as Soldier

Mexican Spitfire

movie

Mexican Spitfire

1940

Mexican Spitfire

as Headwaiter - Mexican Pete's

The Man Who Wouldn't Talk

movie

The Man Who Wouldn't Talk

1940

The Man Who Wouldn't Talk

as Truck Driver

Reno

movie

Reno

1939

Reno

as Police Lt. Joe Wilson

The Roaring Twenties

movie

The Roaring Twenties

1939

The Roaring Twenties

as Gangster (uncredited)

Fifth Avenue Girl

movie

Fifth Avenue Girl

1939

Fifth Avenue Girl

as Policeman (uncredited)

The Day the Bookies Wept

movie

The Day the Bookies Wept

1939

The Day the Bookies Wept

as Bet Placing Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Our Leading Citizen

movie

Our Leading Citizen

1939

Our Leading Citizen

as Workman

The Gracie Allen Murder Case

movie

The Gracie Allen Murder Case

1939

The Gracie Allen Murder Case

as Thug

The Girl from Mexico

movie

The Girl from Mexico

1939

The Girl from Mexico

as Headwaiter

The Return of the Cisco Kid

movie

The Return of the Cisco Kid

1939

The Return of the Cisco Kid

as Brings in Rustler

Mr. Moto in Danger Island

movie

Mr. Moto in Danger Island

1939

Mr. Moto in Danger Island

as Sailor at Wrestling Match

Money to Loan

movie

Money to Loan

1939

Money to Loan

as Hanley's Strong-Arm Man

I'll Tell the World

movie

I'll Tell the World

1939

I'll Tell the World

as Salesman

Cafe Society

movie

Cafe Society

1939

Cafe Society

as Guest

Fast and Loose

movie

Fast and Loose

1939

Fast and Loose

as Nolan's Henchman (uncredited)

Wings of the Navy

movie

Wings of the Navy

1939

Wings of the Navy

as Boss Mechanic

Off the Record

movie

Off the Record

1939

Off the Record

as Visitor (uncredited)

Scouts to the Rescue

movie

Scouts to the Rescue

1939

Scouts to the Rescue

as Joe - Truck Driver-Henchman

Submarine Patrol

movie

Submarine Patrol

1938

Submarine Patrol

as Marine Corporal (uncredited)

Little Tough Guys in Society

movie

Little Tough Guys in Society

1938

Little Tough Guys in Society

as Guest

Tarnished Angel

movie

Tarnished Angel

1938

Tarnished Angel

as Tough Casino Decoy

The Arkansas Traveler

movie

The Arkansas Traveler

1938

The Arkansas Traveler

as Hobo

Painted Desert

movie

Painted Desert

1938

Painted Desert

as Henchman Kincaid

Professor Beware

movie

Professor Beware

1938

Professor Beware

as Chinatown Barker

Cocoanut Grove

movie

Cocoanut Grove

1938

Cocoanut Grove

as Brakeman

Maid's Night Out

movie

Maid's Night Out

1938

Maid's Night Out

as Sam Johnson - Milk Man (uncredited)

Penrod and His Twin Brother

movie

Penrod and His Twin Brother

1938

Penrod and His Twin Brother

as Blackie

Born to Be Wild

movie

Born to Be Wild

1938

Born to Be Wild

as Jake - Trucker in Cafe (uncredited)

Many Unhappy Returns

movie

Many Unhappy Returns

1937

Many Unhappy Returns

as Ernie - Counter Girl's Boyfriend

Alcatraz Island

movie

Alcatraz Island

1937

Alcatraz Island

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Stage Door

movie

Stage Door

1937

Stage Door

as Baggage Man (uncredited)

Step Lively, Jeeves!

movie

Step Lively, Jeeves!

1937

Step Lively, Jeeves!

as Joey

Border Cafe

movie

Border Cafe

1937

Border Cafe

as Shakey

San Quentin

movie

San Quentin

1937

San Quentin

as Prison Runner

Wings Over Honolulu

movie

Wings Over Honolulu

1937

Wings Over Honolulu

as Marine

The Great O'Malley

movie

The Great O'Malley

1937

The Great O'Malley

as School Bus Driver (uncredited)

Black Legion

movie

Black Legion

1937

Black Legion

as Truck Driver in Diner (uncredited)

You Only Live Once

movie

You Only Live Once

1937

You Only Live Once

as Dan - Corridor Guard (uncredited)

God's Country and the Woman

movie

God's Country and the Woman

1937

God's Country and the Woman

as Gus

We Who Are About to Die

movie

We Who Are About to Die

1937

We Who Are About to Die

as Cell Block E Convict (uncredited)

Smart Blonde

movie

Smart Blonde

1937

Smart Blonde

as Chuck Cannon

Night Waitress

movie

Night Waitress

1936

Night Waitress

as Diner Trying to Date Helen

The Big Game

movie

The Big Game

1936

The Big Game

as Man Outside Hotel

The Girl on the Front Page

movie

The Girl on the Front Page

1936

The Girl on the Front Page

as Fireman

Walking on Air

movie

Walking on Air

1936

Walking on Air

as Sam, Second Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)

Love Begins at Twenty

movie

Love Begins at Twenty

1936

Love Begins at Twenty

as Lester - O'Bannion's Driver

Bullets or Ballots

movie

Bullets or Ballots

1936

Bullets or Ballots

as Actor Impersonating Kruger in Newsreel (uncredited)

Dancing Pirate

movie

Dancing Pirate

1936

Dancing Pirate

as Pirate (uncredited)

Sons o' Guns

movie

Sons o' Guns

1936

Sons o' Guns

as Soldier

The Crime Patrol

movie

The Crime Patrol

1936

The Crime Patrol

as Bennie

The Girl from Mandalay

movie

The Girl from Mandalay

1936

The Girl from Mandalay

as Drunken Brawler

Two in Revolt

movie

Two in Revolt

1936

Two in Revolt

as Davis

The House of a Thousand Candles

movie

The House of a Thousand Candles

1936

The House of a Thousand Candles

as Henchman

Love on a Bet

movie

Love on a Bet

1936

Love on a Bet

as Reporter

Paddy O'Day

movie

Paddy O'Day

1936

Paddy O'Day

as Milkman's Helper on Dock

Chatterbox

movie

Chatterbox

1936

Chatterbox

as Himself (uncredited)

The Adventures of Frank Merriwell

movie

The Adventures of Frank Merriwell

1936

The Adventures of Frank Merriwell

as Pug O'Leary

The Fighting Marines

movie

The Fighting Marines

1935

The Fighting Marines

as Gibson

Mary Burns, Fugitive

movie

Mary Burns, Fugitive

1935

Mary Burns, Fugitive

as Sailor

3 Kids and a Queen

movie

3 Kids and a Queen

1935

3 Kids and a Queen

as Reporter

Dr. Socrates

movie

Dr. Socrates

1935

Dr. Socrates

as Gangster

Charlie Chan in Shanghai

movie

Charlie Chan in Shanghai

1935

Charlie Chan in Shanghai

as Taxi Driver Henchman

The Daring Young Man

movie

The Daring Young Man

1935

The Daring Young Man

as Reporter

The Miracle Rider

movie

The Miracle Rider

1935

The Miracle Rider

as Morley

The Oil Raider

movie

The Oil Raider

1934

The Oil Raider

as Simmons

Gridiron Flash

movie

Gridiron Flash

1934

Gridiron Flash

as Convict Football Player

She Had to Choose

movie

She Had to Choose

1934

She Had to Choose

as Hold-Up Man

Name the Woman

movie

Name the Woman

1934

Name the Woman

as Reporter

Blind Date

movie

Blind Date

1934

Blind Date

as Evans - Bob's Chauffeur

The Lost Jungle

movie

The Lost Jungle

1934

The Lost Jungle

as Slade

The Personality Kid

movie

The Personality Kid

1934

The Personality Kid

as Max

Hell Bent for Love

movie

Hell Bent for Love

1934

Hell Bent for Love

as Ernest Dallas

The Lost Jungle

movie

The Lost Jungle

1934

The Lost Jungle

as Slade

Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen

movie

Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen

1934

Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen

as Grip

Before Dawn

movie

Before Dawn

1933

Before Dawn

as Policeman in Car (uncredited)

Arizona to Broadway

movie

Arizona to Broadway

1933

Arizona to Broadway

as Pete

Renegades of the West

movie

Renegades of the West

1932

Renegades of the West

as Bob

Rockabye

movie

Rockabye

1932

Rockabye

as Reporter (uncredited)

The World and the Flesh

movie

The World and the Flesh

1932

The World and the Flesh

as Vorobiov

Cock of the Air

movie

Cock of the Air

1932

Cock of the Air

as Military Policeman

Suicide Fleet

movie

Suicide Fleet

1931

Suicide Fleet

as Radio Operator (uncredited)

The Good Bad Girl

movie

The Good Bad Girl

1931

The Good Bad Girl

as Thug

Going Wild

movie

Going Wild

1930

Going Wild

as Ferguson - Pilot

The Last of the Vargas

movie

The Last of the Vargas

1930

The Last of the Vargas

Numbered Men

movie

Numbered Men

1930

Numbered Men

as Convict Road Laborer (extra)

The Thrill Seekers

movie

The Thrill Seekers

1927

The Thrill Seekers

as A Hood

The First Auto

movie

The First Auto

1927

The First Auto

as Bartender

Flashing Oars

movie

Flashing Oars

1927

Flashing Oars

as Student

The Relay

movie

The Relay

1927

The Relay

as Sophomore

Making Good

movie

Making Good

1926

Making Good

as Student

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