Stanley Baxter

Born: 1926-05-24

Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Biography

Stanley Baxter (born 24 May 1926) was a popular Scottish actor, comedian, impressionist and author. Baxter began his career as a child actor on BBC Scotland and then starring along Leslie Phillips and James Robertson Justice. Very Important Person (1961) Crooks Anonymous (1962) The Fast Lady (1962) and finally Father Came Too! (1963)

Baxter later became known for his British television comedy shows The Stanley Baxter Show, The Stanley Baxter Picture Show, The Stanley Baxter Series and Mr Majeika.

Known For

The Thief and the Cobbler
Crooks Anonymous
Being Stanley Baxter
The Fast Lady
Very Important Person
An Audience with Dame Edna Everage
Geordie
Stanley Baxter: Now and Then
Father Came Too!
Bing Crosby's Merrie Olde Christmas

Top Movie Credits

The Thief and the Cobbler Gofer / Slap (voice)
Crooks Anonymous Brother R.S. Widdowes
Being Stanley Baxter Self (archive)
The Fast Lady Murdoch Troon
Very Important Person Flying Officer S. "Jock" Everett / Major Stamfel
Geordie Postman
Father Came Too! Dexter Munro