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Acting

Max Beesley Snr

Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK

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.

Known for

Highlights

Looking for Eric2009 · Film · Eric's Father
Father Brown2013 · Series · Norman Vanderlande
Shameless2004 · Series · Funeral Director
Desperate Measures2011 · Film · George
The Eye of Satan1992 · Film · Chief Inspector Pete Chase (as Maxton G. Beesley)
Moonstalker1988 · Film · Chief Supt. Lowe (as Maxton Beeston)

Filmography

Movies

8 films

Fred2023 · Film · Frederick Fleet (1965)
Desperate Measures2011 · Film · George
Looking for Eric2009 · Film · Eric's Father
The Eye of Satan1992 · Film · Chief Inspector Pete Chase (as Maxton G. Beesley)
Moonstalker1988 · Film · Chief Supt. Lowe (as Maxton Beeston)
The Ibiza Connection1984 · Film · Gino Veradi
Last of the Summer Wine: Getting Sam Home1983 · Film · Colin's Mate
Target Eve Island1983 · Film · Crazy Max

Filmography

Series

2 shows

Father Brown2013 · Series · Norman Vanderlande
Shameless2004 · Series · Funeral Director