Max Wagner

Max Wagner

ArtActor Nov 28 (died age 73) Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico 1926–2024 (98 year career)
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Biography

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", with no lines, and not carrying a gun, to "Gangster #2", with both lines and a gun. Wagner w…

Known For

Filmography

Acting (192)

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Movies (186)

Young Frankenstein

Young Frankenstein

1974

as Villager (uncredited)

7.9
Terror in the Wax Museum

Terror in the Wax Museum

1973

as Music Hall Drunk (Uncredited)

5.1
Evil Roy Slade

Evil Roy Slade

1972

as Townsman (uncredited)

6.2
Support Your Local Gunfighter

Support Your Local Gunfighter

1971

as Townsman Watching Fight (uncredited)

6.6
The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again

The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again

1970

as Barfly (uncredited)

5.0
True Grit

True Grit

1969

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

7.3
Hang 'em High

Hang 'em High

1968

as Prisoner

6.8
Rosemary's Baby

Rosemary's Baby

1968

as Man in Dream Sequence (uncredited)

7.8
The Legend of Lylah Clare

The Legend of Lylah Clare

1968

as Reporter (uncredited)

5.9
Return of the Gunfighter

Return of the Gunfighter

1967

as Barfly (uncredited)

6.1
Gunpoint

Gunpoint

1966
6.0
A Big Hand for the Little Lady

A Big Hand for the Little Lady

1966

as Cashier (uncredited)

7.1
The Great Race

The Great Race

1965

as Barfly (uncredited)

7.1
Shenandoah

Shenandoah

1965

as Church Member

7.0
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

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

1963

as Spectator (uncredited)

7.0
4 for Texas

4 for Texas

1963

as Blackjack Dealer

5.1
To Kill a Mockingbird

To Kill a Mockingbird

1962

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

8.0
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

1962

as Townsman (uncredited)

7.8
Pressure Point

Pressure Point

1962
6.5
Ice Palace

Ice Palace

1960

as Party Guest (uncredited)

5.8
Sunrise at Campobello

Sunrise at Campobello

1960

as Convention Delegate (uncredited)

6.0
Public Pigeon No. 1

Public Pigeon No. 1

1957

as Police Detective (uncredited)

6.0
The Spirit of St. Louis

The Spirit of St. Louis

1957

as Reporter (uncredited)

6.7
Robbery Under Arms

Robbery Under Arms

1957

as Sergeant Goring

4.9
The Conqueror

The Conqueror

1956

as Mongul Guard (uncredited)

3.5
East of Eden

East of Eden

1955

as Workman (uncredited)

7.5
Illegal

Illegal

1955

as Bartender (uncredited)

6.3
I Died a Thousand Times

I Died a Thousand Times

1955

as Deputy Charlie (uncredited)

6.1
The Country Girl

The Country Girl

1954

as Expressman (uncredited)

6.9
The Great Diamond Robbery

The Great Diamond Robbery

1954

as Policeman (uncredited)

Invaders from Mars

Invaders from Mars

1953

as Army Sgt. Rinaldi

5.9
Donovan's Brain

Donovan's Brain

1953

as Station Agent (uncredited)

6.1
Flaming Feather

Flaming Feather

1952
5.8
The Secret of Convict Lake

The Secret of Convict Lake

1951

as Jack Purcell (uncredited)

6.6
The Racket

The Racket

1951

as Durko (uncredited)

6.3
Pier 23

Pier 23

1951

as Bar Patron (uncredited)

5.2
Frenchie

Frenchie

1950

as Drunk (uncredited)

5.7
Reign of Terror

Reign of Terror

1949

as Citizen (uncredited)

6.8
Caught

Caught

1949

as Projectionist (uncredited)

6.6
The Red Pony

The Red Pony

1949

as Bartender

5.9
Flaxy Martin

Flaxy Martin

1949

as Charles McMahon

5.5
It Happens Every Spring

It Happens Every Spring

1949

as Umpire (uncredited)

6.5
The Miracle of the Bells

The Miracle of the Bells

1948

as Baggage Man

5.9
Shed No Tears

Shed No Tears

1948

as Second Investigating Detective (Uncredited)

4.8
The Sainted Sisters

The Sainted Sisters

1948

as Townsman (uncredited)

7.0
Half Past Midnight

Half Past Midnight

1948

as Mike

6.0
Sinbad the Sailor

Sinbad the Sailor

1947

as Assistant Overseer (uncredited)

5.9
Possessed

Possessed

1947

as Man in Café (uncredited)

6.9
Tycoon

Tycoon

1947
5.3
It's a Wonderful Life

It's a Wonderful Life

1946

as Cashier / Nick's Assistant Bouncer (uncredited)

8.3
Dick Tracy vs. Cueball

Dick Tracy vs. Cueball

1946

as Bartender (uncredited)

5.3
That Brennan Girl

That Brennan Girl

1946

as Moving Man (uncredited)

5.1
The Truth About Murder

The Truth About Murder

1946

as Henchman Mike (uncredited)

4.0
Fallen Angel

Fallen Angel

1945

as Bartender (uncredited)

6.6
The Lost Weekend

The Lost Weekend

1945

as Mike (uncredited)

7.6
Circumstantial Evidence

Circumstantial Evidence

1945

as Truck Driver

4.8
A Medal for Benny

A Medal for Benny

1945

as Jake (uncredited)

4.5
Radio Stars on Parade

Radio Stars on Parade

1945

as George

The Miracle of Morgan's Creek

The Miracle of Morgan's Creek

1944

as Military Police Driver (uncredited)

6.8
Hi, Beautiful

Hi, Beautiful

1944

as Sailor (uncredited)

9.5
Boss of Boomtown

Boss of Boomtown

1944

as Sergeant George Dunne

Undercover: How to Operate Behind Enemy Lines

Undercover: How to Operate Behind Enemy Lines

1943

as Rudy the Sailor

5.7
Come on Danger

Come on Danger

1942

as Tough Guy

5.7
The Palm Beach Story

The Palm Beach Story

1942

as Tom's Best Man (uncredited)

7.0
Panama Hattie

Panama Hattie

1942

as Jailer (uncredited)

4.0
Mexican Spitfire's Elephant

Mexican Spitfire's Elephant

1942

as Villa Luigi Headwaiter

5.2
The Talk of the Town

The Talk of the Town

1942

as Moving Man (uncredited)

7.3
The Spoilers

The Spoilers

1942

as Deputy (uncredited)

6.2
Moontide

Moontide

1942

as Fisherman (uncredited)

6.3
Matri-Phony

Matri-Phony

1942

as Guard (uncredited)

4.9
Obliging Young Lady

Obliging Young Lady

1942

as Jack - Diner Counterman (uncredited)

5.0
Overland to Deadwood

Overland to Deadwood

1942

as Buck

A Night to Remember

A Night to Remember

1942

as Policeman Temple (uncredited)

6.6
The Wife Takes a Flyer

The Wife Takes a Flyer

1942

as Sergeant

4.5
Sabotage Squad

Sabotage Squad

1942

as Recruiting Sergeant

6.0
The Mexican Spitfire's Baby

The Mexican Spitfire's Baby

1941

as Bartender

4.1
Ride on Vaquero

Ride on Vaquero

1941

as Partner

4.2
Texas

Texas

1941

as Fats Delaney

6.5
Cyclone on Horseback

Cyclone on Horseback

1941

as Jamison

5.8
They Drive by Night

They Drive by Night

1940

as Sweeney, Driver (uncredited)

6.9
The Grapes of Wrath

The Grapes of Wrath

1940

as Guard (uncredited)

7.8
Hired Wife

Hired Wife

1940

as Streetcar Conductor

6.8
Pop Always Pays

Pop Always Pays

1940

as Bill - Policeman in Car 43

The Bank Dick

The Bank Dick

1940

as Shirtless Ditchdigger (uncredited)

6.5
The Ghost Breakers

The Ghost Breakers

1940

as Ship Porter (uncredited)

6.5
Millionaire Playboy

Millionaire Playboy

1940

as Highway Patrol Officer

2.7
The Mad Doctor

The Mad Doctor

1940

as Cab Driver (Uncredited)

6.2
Charlie Chan in Panama

Charlie Chan in Panama

1940

as Soldier

6.8
Lucky Partners

Lucky Partners

1940

as Waiter (uncredited)

6.0
The Man Who Wouldn't Talk

The Man Who Wouldn't Talk

1940

as Truck Driver

4.0
Men Against the Sky

Men Against the Sky

1940

as Max - Radioman

3.8
Buck Benny Rides Again

Buck Benny Rides Again

1940

as Cowboy

Trail of the Vigilantes

Trail of the Vigilantes

1940

as Joe

You Can't Fool Your Wife

You Can't Fool Your Wife

1940

as Burglar

4.5
The House Across the Bay

The House Across the Bay

1940

as Jim

5.5
Rhythm on the River

Rhythm on the River

1940

as Cherry's Cabbie

6.8
Mexican Spitfire

Mexican Spitfire

1940

as Headwaiter - Mexican Pete's

4.6
Wildcat Bus

Wildcat Bus

1940

as Bus Driver Jackson (uncredited)

4.9
Money to Loan

Money to Loan

1939

as Hanley's Strong-Arm Man

6.7
Scouts to the Rescue

Scouts to the Rescue

1939

as Joe - Truck Driver-Henchman

The Roaring Twenties

The Roaring Twenties

1939

as Gangster (uncredited)

7.5
Mr. Moto in Danger Island

Mr. Moto in Danger Island

1939

as Sailor at Wrestling Match

6.7
Reno

Reno

1939

as Police Lt. Joe Wilson

6.0
Fifth Avenue Girl

Fifth Avenue Girl

1939

as Policeman (uncredited)

6.9
I'll Tell the World

I'll Tell the World

1939

as Salesman

Off the Record

Off the Record

1939

as Visitor (uncredited)

6.0
Fast and Loose

Fast and Loose

1939

as Nolan's Henchman (uncredited)

5.6
Our Leading Citizen

Our Leading Citizen

1939

as Workman

6.0
The Gracie Allen Murder Case

The Gracie Allen Murder Case

1939

as Thug

5.6
Wings of the Navy

Wings of the Navy

1939

as Boss Mechanic

6.0
Cafe Society

Cafe Society

1939

as Guest

6.0
The Girl from Mexico

The Girl from Mexico

1939

as Headwaiter

4.2
The Return of the Cisco Kid

The Return of the Cisco Kid

1939

as Brings in Rustler

5.0
The Day the Bookies Wept

The Day the Bookies Wept

1939

as Bet Placing Taxi Driver (uncredited)

5.0
The Arkansas Traveler

The Arkansas Traveler

1938

as Hobo

6.0
Tarnished Angel

Tarnished Angel

1938

as Tough Casino Decoy

5.0
Submarine Patrol

Submarine Patrol

1938

as Marine Corporal (uncredited)

6.6
Maid's Night Out

Maid's Night Out

1938

as Sam Johnson - Milk Man (uncredited)

5.1
Professor Beware

Professor Beware

1938

as Chinatown Barker

6.1
Painted Desert

Painted Desert

1938

as Henchman Kincaid

5.8
Cocoanut Grove

Cocoanut Grove

1938

as Brakeman

Born to Be Wild

Born to Be Wild

1938

as Jake - Trucker in Cafe (uncredited)

7.0
Little Tough Guys in Society

Little Tough Guys in Society

1938

as Guest

6.0
Penrod and His Twin Brother

Penrod and His Twin Brother

1938

as Blackie

5.0
Stage Door

Stage Door

1937

as Baggage Man (uncredited)

7.0
San Quentin

San Quentin

1937

as Prison Runner

6.5
Alcatraz Island

Alcatraz Island

1937

as Party Guest (uncredited)

4.9
Black Legion

Black Legion

1937

as Truck Driver in Diner (uncredited)

6.6
Step Lively, Jeeves!

Step Lively, Jeeves!

1937

as Joey

4.7
You Only Live Once

You Only Live Once

1937

as Dan - Corridor Guard (uncredited)

7.1
God's Country and the Woman

God's Country and the Woman

1937

as Gus

4.2
Many Unhappy Returns

Many Unhappy Returns

1937

as Ernie - Counter Girl's Boyfriend

Smart Blonde

Smart Blonde

1937

as Chuck Cannon

6.1
The Great O'Malley

The Great O'Malley

1937

as School Bus Driver (uncredited)

6.7
Border Cafe

Border Cafe

1937

as Shakey

6.3
We Who Are About to Die

We Who Are About to Die

1937

as Cell Block E Convict (uncredited)

6.8
Wings Over Honolulu

Wings Over Honolulu

1937

as Marine

5.5
Love Begins at Twenty

Love Begins at Twenty

1936

as Lester - O'Bannion's Driver

6.0
The House of a Thousand Candles

The House of a Thousand Candles

1936

as Henchman

Night Waitress

Night Waitress

1936

as Diner Trying to Date Helen

5.8
Chatterbox

Chatterbox

1936

as Himself (uncredited)

6.0
Bullets or Ballots

Bullets or Ballots

1936

as Actor Impersonating Kruger in Newsreel (uncredited)

6.6
Paddy O'Day

Paddy O'Day

1936

as Milkman's Helper on Dock

7.0
Sons o' Guns

Sons o' Guns

1936

as Soldier

4.3
The Big Game

The Big Game

1936

as Man Outside Hotel

5.8
The Girl on the Front Page

The Girl on the Front Page

1936

as Fireman

Love on a Bet

Love on a Bet

1936

as Reporter

7.0
Dancing Pirate

Dancing Pirate

1936

as Pirate (uncredited)

5.5
The Crime Patrol

The Crime Patrol

1936

as Bennie

5.0
Walking on Air

Walking on Air

1936

as Sam, Second Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)

5.8
The Girl from Mandalay

The Girl from Mandalay

1936

as Drunken Brawler

3.0
The Adventures of Frank Merriwell

The Adventures of Frank Merriwell

1936

as Pug O'Leary

4.0
Two in Revolt

Two in Revolt

1936

as Davis

6.0
Mary Burns, Fugitive

Mary Burns, Fugitive

1935

as Sailor

The Miracle Rider

The Miracle Rider

1935

as Morley

4.3
Charlie Chan in Shanghai

Charlie Chan in Shanghai

1935

as Taxi Driver Henchman

6.6
The Fighting Marines

The Fighting Marines

1935

as Gibson

6.0
Dr. Socrates

Dr. Socrates

1935

as Gangster

6.4
The Daring Young Man

The Daring Young Man

1935

as Reporter

3 Kids and a Queen

3 Kids and a Queen

1935

as Reporter

6.0
Blind Date

Blind Date

1934

as Evans - Bob's Chauffeur

7.0
The Lost Jungle

The Lost Jungle

1934

as Slade

2.3
The Lost Jungle

The Lost Jungle

1934

as Slade

3.4
Name the Woman

Name the Woman

1934

as Reporter

Hell Bent for Love

Hell Bent for Love

1934

as Ernest Dallas

She Had to Choose

She Had to Choose

1934

as Hold-Up Man

5.0
The Oil Raider

The Oil Raider

1934

as Simmons

The Personality Kid

The Personality Kid

1934

as Max

3.7
Gridiron Flash

Gridiron Flash

1934

as Convict Football Player

3.3
Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen

Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen

1934

as Grip

5.0
Before Dawn

Before Dawn

1933

as Policeman in Car (uncredited)

5.6
Arizona to Broadway

Arizona to Broadway

1933

as Pete

7.0
The World and the Flesh

The World and the Flesh

1932

as Vorobiov

6.5
Rockabye

Rockabye

1932

as Reporter (uncredited)

6.2
Cock of the Air

Cock of the Air

1932

as Military Policeman

6.5
Renegades of the West

Renegades of the West

1932

as Bob

5.5
The Good Bad Girl

The Good Bad Girl

1931

as Thug

5.5
Suicide Fleet

Suicide Fleet

1931

as Radio Operator (uncredited)

4.3
Numbered Men

Numbered Men

1930

as Convict Road Laborer (extra)

4.6
Going Wild

Going Wild

1930

as Ferguson - Pilot

6.0
The Last of the Vargas

The Last of the Vargas

1930
The Thrill Seekers

The Thrill Seekers

1927

as A Hood

6.0
Flashing Oars

Flashing Oars

1927

as Student

2.3
The First Auto

The First Auto

1927

as Bartender

4.5
The Relay

The Relay

1927

as Sophomore

4.5
Making Good

Making Good

1926

as Student