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He studied at Yale University, and graduated with a Master of Fine Arts.
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Paul Maxwell
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In terms of audience, his most notable role was probably that of Steve Tanner, the ex-GI husband of Elsie Tanner in the soap opera Coronation Street from 1967 until 1968. During World World War II, Maxwell served in the Royal Canadian Artillery. Maxwell started as an actor in the United States., appearing in series such as Dragnet and Alfred Hitchcock Presents before emigrating to Britain in 1960.
In the next decade, Maxwell appeared in many television series produced by International Trade Commission Entertainment, such as Danger Manitoba and The Baron.
He also voiced North American characters in series filmed by Gerry Anderson"s production company Century 21, most prominently the leading character of Colonel Steve Zodiac in Fireball XL5 (1962) and the supporting character of Captain Grey in Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967). Maxwell also starred as the "Manitoba with the Panama Hat" in the film, as a C.I.A chief in, and as General Maxwell Taylor in.
His real passion, however, was theatre. He starred in the West End several times, with roles in Twelve Angry Men and the musical Promises, Promises.
After the Second World War, Maxwell married Mary Lindsay.
The couple had one daughter, named Lindsay.
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Canada