Stanley Baxter
- 98 years old
- Scottish
- Actor and writer
Press clippings
The tangled relationship between Stanley Baxter and Kenneth Williams
What was the truth of the relationship between Stanley Baxter and Kenneth Williams? The comedy greats met in 1946 when they were both conscripted into the army. Occasional references to the pair over the years suggested they were more than just friends. But was that the case?
Brian Beacom, The Herald, 11th April 2022Celebrating Stanley Baxter as comedy giant turns 95
Scots comedy giant Stanley Baxter is celebrating his 95th birthday on 24 May and we thought it would be a good opportunity to celebrate the life of the man who brought us 'Parliamo Glasgow' as well as a whole host of comedy moments.
Bev Lyons, Daily Record, 24th May 2021Review: The Real Stanley Baxter
This authorised biography has generated headlines because in it 95-year-old Stanley Baxter comes out as gay, yet there is so much more to this account of the actor's life than that revelation.
Richard Bath, Scottish Field, 17th May 2021Stanley Baxter receives BAFTA Scotland award
Stanley Baxter has received the Outstanding Contribution title at the BAFTA Scotland Awards 2020. Other winners include Guilt, Scot Squad and actor Ncuti Gatwa.
British Comedy Guide, 9th December 2020Stanley Baxter to get BAFTA Scotland honour
BAFTA Scotland has announced Glasgow-born entertainer Stanley Baxter, whose stage and screen career spanned more than 70 years, will be recognised for an "outstanding contribution" next month.
The Scotsman, 17th November 2020Stanley Baxter comes out in shock new biography
Much-loved comedian Stanley Baxter has come out as gay in a shock, gossip-packed, tell-all biography published this weekend.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd November 2020Stanley Baxter comes out as gay
Scottish stage and screen star Stanley Baxter has lifted the lid on his personal life to reveal he spent nearly 50 years married despite knowing he was gay.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 30th October 2020Stanley Baxter profile
The man of many faces who has made millions howl with laughter.
Nick Smurthwaite, The Sunday Post, 12th February 2020Stanley Baxter interview
Stanley Baxter smiles from ear to ear when I begin to talk of the upcoming screening of a new TV documentary telling of the comedy star's life story via classic comedy sketches.
Brian Beacom, The Herald, 1st December 2019Stanley Baxter's Best Bits... and More, review
The programme was a reminder of his myriad talents: as an actor, a comedian, a mimic and a dancer.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 1st December 2019