Jeff Maxwell

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Jeff Maxwell (born 1947) is an American film and television actor and comedian. He is best known for playing Pvt. Igor Straminsky, a recurring character in the American war comedy drama television series M*A*S*H. Initially hired as an extra during the first season, but was quickly hired as Alan Alda's stand in after the original stand in was fired. He remained in this role for the remainder of the series until its end in 1983. He appeared in 83 episodes, including the series finale Goodbye, Farewell and Amen. In 1967, Maxwell printed screenplays as a teenager. His film debut was in the 1974 Mel Brooks comedy film Young Frankenstein. He played one of the title character's medical students. He was also featured in the 1977 sketch comedy film Kentucky Fried Movie in a solo scene titled "Feel-A-Round." His television roles include guest appearances on television series such as ABC's Eight is Enough, CBS's The Waltons and House Calls and NBC's CHiPs. He also hosted the short-lived game show...

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