Stanley Baxter

Stanley Baxter
Stanley Baxter
	Baxter in 1959
Born	Stanley Livingstone Baxter; 24 May 1926; Glasgow, Scotland
Died	11 December 2025 (aged 99); London, England
Occupations	Actor; comedian; impressionist; author;
Years active	1930s–2020
Television	The Stanley Baxter Show; The Stanley Baxter Picture Show; The Stanley Baxter Series; Mr Majeika;
Spouse	Moira Robertson (m. 1951; died 1997)
Awards	BAFTA Award ; 1975 The Stanley Baxter Moving Picture Show – Light Entertainment Performance ; ; Lifetime Achievement Award – British Comedy Awards; 1997 ; ; Oldie Camper of the Year – Oldie of the Year Awards; 2008 ; ;

Stanley Livingstone Baxter (24 May 1926 – 11 December 2025) was a Scottish actor, comedian, impressionist and author. Baxter began his career as a child actor on the BBC and 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 also wrote a number of books set in Glasgow.

Baxter is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in British comedy, particularly for his work in television variety and sketch shows throughout the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. His television productions, characterised by elaborate one-off specials and a mastery of impersonation and physical comedy, drew audiences in excess of 14 million at their peak and were celebrated for their technical ambition and originality.