Max Beesley Snr

Place of birth: 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.

Known for

★ 7.7
Father Brown
2013
★ 7.5
Shameless
2004
★ 6.5
Looking for Eric
2009

Filmography

2023
Mancunian Man: The Legendary Life of Cliff TwemlowFilm · Self
2023
FredFilm · Frederick Fleet (1965)
2013
Father BrownSeries · Norman Vanderlande★ 7.7
2011
Desperate MeasuresFilm · George
2009
Looking for EricFilm · Eric's Father★ 6.5
2004
ShamelessSeries · Funeral Director★ 7.5
1992
The Eye of SatanFilm · Chief Inspector Pete Chase (as Maxton G. Beesley)
1988
MoonstalkerFilm · Chief Supt. Lowe (as Maxton Beeston)
1984
The Ibiza ConnectionFilm · Gino Veradi
1983
Last of the Summer Wine: Getting Sam HomeFilm · Colin's Mate
1983
Target Eve IslandFilm · Crazy Max