Acting
Max Beesley Snr
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK
Department: 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.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Max Beesley Snr
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Father Brown
2013
TMDB3.8
TV
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Shameless
2004
TMDB3.8
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Looking for Eric
2009
TMDB3.3
Movie
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Moonstalker
1988
TMDB2.8
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Last of the Summer Wine: Getting Sam Home
1983
TMDB4.0
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The Eye of Satan
1992
TMDB2.1
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Desperate Measures
2011
TMDB2.3
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Fred
2023
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Mancunian Man: The Legendary Life of Cliff Twemlow
2023
TMDB4.0
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Target Eve Island
1983
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (11 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Mancunian Man: The Legendary Life of Cliff Twemlow | Self | Movie | 2023 |
 | Fred | Frederick Fleet (1965) | Movie | 2023 |
 | Father Brown | Norman Vanderlande | TV Series | 2013 |
 | Desperate Measures | George | Movie | 2011 |
 | Looking for Eric | Eric's Father | Movie | 2009 |
 | Shameless | Funeral Director | TV Series | 2004 |
 | The Eye of Satan | Chief Inspector Pete Chase (as Maxton G. Beesley) | Movie | 1992 |
 | Moonstalker | Chief Supt. Lowe (as Maxton Beeston) | Movie | 1988 |
 | The Ibiza Connection | Gino Veradi | Movie | 1984 |
 | Last of the Summer Wine: Getting Sam Home | Colin's Mate | Movie | 1983 |
 | Target Eve Island | Crazy Max | Movie | 1983 |