Stanley Baxter
Biography
Stanley Baxter was a Scottish actor, comedian, impressionist, and author. He began his career as a child actor on BBC Scotland. Baxter's early film career included starring roles in Very Important Person, Crooks Anonymous, The Fast Lady, and Father Came Too. He later became known for his British television comedy shows, including The Stanley Baxter Show, The Stanley Baxter Picture Show, The Stanley Baxter Series, and Mr Majeika. Baxter's television career spanned multiple shows and networks, including BBC One and ITV. He was born on May 24, 1926, and passed away on December 11, 2025, at the age of 99.
Career overview
Stanley Baxter was a Scottish actor, comedian, impressionist, and author born on May 24, 1926, in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. He began his career as a child actor on the BBC, specifically working on BBC Scotland. Early in his film career, he starred alongside Leslie Phillips and James Robertson Justice in a series of films including Very Important Person in 1961, Crooks Anonymous in 1962, The Fast Lady in 1962, and Father Came Too! in 1963.
Later in his career, Baxter became widely known for his work in British television comedy shows. His television credits included programs such as The Stanley Baxter Show, The Stanley Baxter Picture Show, The Stanley Baxter Series, and Mr Majeika. He hosted his own show titled The Stanley Baxter Show on the BBC One television station from 1963 to 1971, and subsequently hosted The Stanley Baxter Picture Show on ITV from 1972 to 1975. Additional television and film specials associated with his career include Stanley Baxter on Television in 1979 and The Many Faces of Stanley Baxter in 2013.
Throughout his life and career, Baxter achieved notable recognition for his contributions to entertainment before his death on December 11, 2025, at the age of 99.
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Full Filmography
31 titles- Being Stanley Baxter (2025) as Self (archive)
- Ooh the Banter! (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Comedy National Treasures: Stanley Baxter (2019) as Himself
- The Many Faces of Stanley Baxter (2013) as Self/Various
- Stanley Baxter: Now and Then (2008) as Self
- This is Stanley Baxter (2001) as Self
- Stanley Baxter in Person (1998) as Self
- The Thief and the Cobbler (1993) as Gofer / Slap (voice)
- Stanley Baxter's Picture Annual (1986) as Self
- Stanley Baxter's Picture Annual (1986) Writer
- Stanley Baxter's Christmas Hamper (1985) as Various characters
- The Stanley Baxter Hour (1982) as Various
- The Stanley Baxter Series (1981)
- An Audience with Dame Edna Everage (1980)
- Stanley Baxter on Television (1979) as Various Characters
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- Bing Crosby's Merrie Olde Christmas (1977) as Self
- Stanley Baxter's Christmas Box (1976) as Various characters
- The Stanley Baxter Picture Show (1972) as Stanley Baxter
- The Goodies (1970) as Tourism Agent, Loch Ness Monster
- Joey Boy (1965) as Benny 'The Kid' Lindowski
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as William Hazlitt
- Father Came Too! (1964) as Dexter Munro
- Espionage (1963) as James Boswell
- The Stanley Baxter Show (1963)
- Crooks Anonymous (1962) as Brother R.S. Widdowes
- The Fast Lady (1962) as Murdoch Troon
- Very Important Person (1961) as Flying Officer S. "Jock" Everett / Major Stamfel
- On The Bright Side (1959)
- Geordie (1955) as Postman
- Mr. Majeika as Mr. Majeika
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What movies or TV shows is Stanley Baxter best known for?
Stanley Baxter is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including An Audience with... (1978), Lured (1947), The Goodies (1970), The Wednesday Play (1964).
When and where was Stanley Baxter born?
Stanley Baxter was born on May 24, 1926 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. They passed away on December 11, 2025.
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Stanley Baxter has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2025.
What is Stanley Baxter's background in cinema and television?
Stanley Baxter was a Scottish actor, comedian, impressionist, and author. He began his career as a child actor on BBC Scotland. Baxter's early film career included starring roles in Very Important Person, Crooks Anonymous, The Fast Lady, and Father Came Too. He later became known for his British television comedy shows...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Goodies (1970) as Tourism Agent, Loch Ness Monster — aged about 44
- Geordie (1955) as Postman — aged about 29
- Crooks Anonymous (1962) as Brother R.S. Widdowes — aged about 36
- The Fast Lady (1962) as Murdoch Troon — aged about 36
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self — aged about 52
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as William Hazlitt — aged about 38
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