Quick Facts
Born:
1926-05-24
Birthplace:
Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Credits:
29 Total Roles
Stanley Baxter
Acting
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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.
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
Gofer / Slap (voice)
Crooks Anonymous
Brother R.S. Widdowes
The Goodies
Tourism Agent, Loch Ness Monster
The Fast Lady
Murdoch Troon
Father Came Too!
Dexter Munro
Very Important Person
Flying Officer S. "Jock" Everett / Major Stamfel
Geordie
Postman
The Wednesday Play
William Hazlitt
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Being Stanley Baxter MOVIE | Self (archive) |
| 2022 | Ooh the Banter! MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2019 | Comedy National Treasures: Stanley Baxter TV | Himself |
| 2013 | The Many Faces of Stanley Baxter MOVIE | Self/Various |
| 2008 | Stanley Baxter: Now and Then MOVIE | Self |
| 2001 | This is Stanley Baxter MOVIE | Self |
| 1998 | Stanley Baxter in Person MOVIE | Self |
| 1993 | The Thief and the Cobbler MOVIE | Gofer / Slap (voice) |
| 1986 | Stanley Baxter's Picture Annual MOVIE | Self |
| 1985 | Stanley Baxter's Christmas Hamper MOVIE | Various characters |