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Max Beesley Snr

Actor · Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK

Biography

Born 1945, actor, jazz drummer, stand up comedian and impersonator, Maxton Beesley first came to fame winning a series of Opportunity Knocks in 1972. From there he worked regularly on impressions show Who Do You Do, before moving into acting and voice over work. He is the father of actor, Max Beesley and is married to singer Christine Marlowe.

Acted in 10

2020s

2023
Fred
Frederick Fleet (1965)

2010s

2013
Father Brown
Norman Vanderlande · 1 episode
78
2011
Desperate Measures
George

2000s

2009
Looking for Eric
Eric's Father
72
2004
Shameless
Funeral Director · 2 episodes
79

1990s

1992
The Eye of Satan
Chief Inspector Pete Chase (as Maxton G. Beesley)

1980s

1988
Moonstalker
Chief Supt. Lowe (as Maxton Beeston)
1984
The Ibiza Connection
Gino Veradi
1983
Last of the Summer Wine: Getting Sam Home
Colin's Mate
Target Eve Island
Crazy Max

Appearances1

2020s

2023
Mancunian Man: The Legendary Life of Cliff Twemlow
Self