And he offers up an array of tales highlighting the bizarre extremes of his life-long love/sometimes hate relationship with Kenneth Williams. Contribute. It tells the tragi-comic tales of fumbles with the family maid. After several false starts, Stanley became a straight actor with the illustrious  Citizen’s Theatre in Glasgow, but no sooner was his career flying than he found himself married to a young actress – a decision he would regret for the rest of his life. Login to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions. I use WIKI 2 every day and almost forgot how the original Wikipedia looks like. [12], Baxter was offered, but declined, an OBE. [17], ^ Newley, Patrick. According to our records, Stanley Baxter is possibly single. Help us build our profile of Stanley Baxter! He began his career as a child actor in the Scottish edition of the BBC's Children's Hour. Jonathan Ross once said: “I don’t know anyone that doesn’t think Stanley Baxter is a genius.” The likes of Billy Connolly, Robbie Coltrane and Sir Roger Moore concur. John Ford. [12], Baxter was offered, but declined, an OBE. Woody Allen once produced a funny line: "My one regret in life is that I'm not someone else.” That line, sadly, is entirely apposite to Stanley, a man who was great at being other people. They lack repose. now, this long-awaited biography reveals the Scot was a disaster at being himself. Official Sites. Stanley Baxter was born on May 24, 1926 in Glasgow, Scotland. In Bing Crosby's final Christmas special, taped for CBS in the UK just a few weeks before Crosby's death in 1977, Baxter played multiple roles, including a butler, cook and - in one skit opposite a cracking-up Crosby - the ghost of Bob Hope's court jester ancestor. After a lengthy spell in self-imposed retirement, he appeared in 2004 in a series of four half-hour radio sitcoms for BBC Radio 4, entitled Stanley Baxter and Friends;[8] the success of this has led to further series entitled The Stanley Baxter Playhouse in 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014 and 2016, and Two Pipe Problems with Richard Briers in 2008, 2009 and 2010. During the 1960s, Baxter had his own show on BBC Radio Scotland. Baxter guest-starred in an episode of The Goodies and later appeared in the lead role in Mr Majeika, developed from the books by Humphrey Carpenter, a children's show about a magic teacher, expelled from Walpurgis (the wizard land) for failing his professional examinations. It reveals how he loved the thunderous applause - yet was allowed to enjoy it only for moments because the rapacious Bessie Baxter would always demand he had to do better. Login The Secret Life of Stanley Baxter is also a collection of great stories. The writer is currently working on a biographical play on Stanley’s life. to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions. “I was a huge fan of the performer. He later lived in Highgate, north London. Now, the reality, with all its laughs, glamour and heartache, will be revealed - a life with incredible highs and lows. Help keep Stanley Baxter profile up to date. [14], All six of Baxter's hour-long ITV specials were released on a two-disc DVD set in 2005 as The Stanley Baxter Collection[15] with a further two-disc DVD set being released in 2006 under the title The Stanley Baxter Series & Picture Show featuring both of his series of half-hour shows for ITV. See full bio » In truth, Stanley Baxter was excellent at being somebody else, and. It doesn't appeal to me. And he offers up an array of tales highlighting the bizarre extremes of his life-long love/sometimes hate relationship with Kenneth Williams. 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