Known for

Acting

Place of birth

Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK

Max Beesley Snr

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.

Titles

Father Brown

Series • 2013

Shameless

Series • 2004

Looking for Eric

Movie • 2009

Fred

Movie • 2023

Last of the Summer Wine: Getting Sam Home

Movie • 1983

Mancunian Man: The Legendary Life of Cliff Twemlow

Movie • 2023

Target Eve Island

Movie • 1983