Maxton Gig Beesley Jr. is an English actor and musician. His television and film credits include The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling (1997), The Match (1999), Hotel (2001), Kill Me Later (2001), The Last Minute (2001), Bodies (2004-2006), The Last Enemy (2008), Survivors (2008–2010), Mad Dogs (2011-2013), Suits (2013), Empire (2015-2016), Ordinary Lies (2015), Jamestown (2017-2019), The Outsider (2020), The Midwich Cuckoos (2022), Operation Fortune (2023) and Hijack (2023). In 2024, he appeared as boxing promoter Henry Collins in Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen (2024).
Beesley was born on 16 April 1971 in Burnage, Manchester. His father, Maxton Beesley Sr, is a professional jazz drummer and actor, and his mother was a jazz singer who performed under the stage name Chris Marlowe. He has a step-brother, Jason Milligan, who is also an actor. His middle name was inspired by the American actor Gig Young.
Beesley has studied at the Chetham's School of Music, and at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Beesley is an advocate for method acting, being tutored by Sheila Gray, owner of the independent acting studio in Manhattan.
| Date of Birth | 16th April 1971 |
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| Age | 53 Years |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Current City | Burnage |
| Birth Place | Burnage |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Education |
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| Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Parrs Wood High School, Chetham's School of Music |
| Instruments | piano |
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| Occupation | actor, jazz musician, film actor, television actor |
| Career Start | 1994 (30 years ago) |
