M
Max Beesley Snr
Known for
Acting
Birthplace
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.
Best known work
Looking for Eric
2009
Shameless
2004
Father Brown
2013
The Eye of Satan
1992
Desperate Measures
2011
Moonstalker
1988
Mancunian Man: The Legendary Life of Cliff Twemlow
2023
The Ibiza Connection
1984
Target Eve Island
1983
Last of the Summer Wine: Getting Sam Home
1983Filmography
2023
2023
Fredas Frederick Fleet (1965)
2013
2011
Desperate Measuresas George
2009
Looking for Ericas Eric's Father
2004
1992
The Eye of Satanas Chief Inspector Pete Chase (as Maxton G. Beesley)
1988
Moonstalkeras Chief Supt. Lowe (as Maxton Beeston)
1984
The Ibiza Connectionas Gino Veradi
1983
Last of the Summer Wine: Getting Sam Homeas Colin's Mate
1983
Target Eve Islandas Crazy Max