Max Beesley Snr

Known For: Acting

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.

Filmography

2023

Mancunian Man: The Legendary Life of Cliff Twemlow as Self
Fred as Frederick Fleet (1965)

2013

Father Brown as Norman Vanderlande

2011

Desperate Measures as George

2009

Looking for Eric as Eric's Father

2004

Shameless as Funeral Director

1992

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

1988

Moonstalker as Chief Supt. Lowe (as Maxton Beeston)

1984

The Ibiza Connection as Gino Veradi

1983

Getting Sam Home as Colin's Mate
Target Eve Island as Crazy Max