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Public records list Max Beesley as a jazz musician, film actor and television actor. Born on April 16, 1971, Max Beesley is from Burnage, United Kingdom. That works out to 55 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Parrs Wood High School.
My Take
What draws me to Max Beesley is the rare double life he leads as both a serious actor and a working jazz musician. That tells me his instinct for rhythm and timing isn't just a screen affectation, it's bone-deep. Coming up from Burnage in Manchester, he's quietly built a transatlantic career across British dramas and American series like Suits and Empire without ever chasing the spotlight. I tend to value the actors who thicken a story from the supporting ranks rather than dominate it, and Beesley is exactly that kind of dependable, texture-adding craftsman who has earned his longevity.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Max Beesley
- Name (Japanese)
- マックス・ビーズリー
- Reading
- まっくす・びーずりー
- Born
- April 16, 1971 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Boar
- Origin
- Burnage, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / jazz musician / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- High school
- Parrs Wood High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Max Beesley born?
Born April 16, 1971 (age 55).
Where is Max Beesley from?
Max Beesley is from Burnage, United Kingdom.
What does Max Beesley do?
Max Beesley works as actor, jazz musician, film actor, television actor.
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