Max Beesley Snr

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

Looking for Eric

as Eric's Father

Shameless

as Funeral Director

Father Brown

as Norman Vanderlande

The Eye of Satan

as Chief Inspector Pete Chase (as Maxton G. Beesley)

Desperate Measures

as George

Moonstalker

as Chief Supt. Lowe (as Maxton Beeston)

Mancunian Man: The Legendary Life of Cliff Twemlow

as Self

The Ibiza Connection

as Gino Veradi

Target Eve Island

as Crazy Max

Getting Sam Home

as Colin's Mate