Max Beesley Snr
Acting
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Acting Credits
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
Father Brown
Norman Vanderlande
Shameless
Funeral Director
Looking for Eric
Eric's Father
Last of the Summer Wine: Getting Sam Home
Colin's Mate
Moonstalker
Chief Supt. Lowe (as Maxton Beeston)
Fred
Frederick Fleet (1965)
The Eye of Satan
Chief Inspector Pete Chase (as Maxton G. Beesley)
Mancunian Man: The Legendary Life of Cliff Twemlow
Self
Filmography
Mancunian Man: The Legendary Life of Cliff Twemlow
2023
as Self
Fred
2023
as Frederick Fleet (1965)
Father Brown
2013
as Norman Vanderlande
Desperate Measures
2011
as George
Looking for Eric
2009
as Eric's Father
Shameless
2004
as Funeral Director
The Eye of Satan
1992
as Chief Inspector Pete Chase (as Maxton G. Beesley)
Moonstalker
1988
as Chief Supt. Lowe (as Maxton Beeston)
The Ibiza Connection
1984
as Gino Veradi
Target Eve Island
1983
as Crazy Max
Last of the Summer Wine: Getting Sam Home
1983
as Colin's Mate