
Max Beesley Snr
Known For
Acting
Born
in 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.
Most Known For

Father Brown
as Norman Vanderlande

Shameless
as Funeral Director

Moonstalker
as Chief Supt. Lowe (as Maxton Beeston)

Looking for Eric
as Eric's Father

Getting Sam Home
as Colin's Mate

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

Mancunian Man: The Legendary Life of Cliff Twemlow
as Self

Desperate Measures
as George

Fred
as Frederick Fleet (1965)

The Ibiza Connection
as Gino Veradi

Target Eve Island
as Crazy Max