Comedian Stanley Baxter dies aged 99
Summary
Scottish comedian Stanley Baxter, known for his work on British television, has died at the age of 99. He became famous in the 1960s and 1980s for his comedy shows and acting roles.Key Facts
- Stanley Baxter was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1926.
- He started his career in Scottish theatres in the 1940s.
- Baxter rose to fame with the sketch show "On The Bright Side."
- He starred in "The Stanley Baxter Show" on BBC in 1963, which was very popular.
- In 1973, he moved to London Weekend Television for "The Stanley Baxter Picture Show."
- He won several Bafta awards for his work in television.
- Baxter was also known for appearing as a panto dame, a humorous character in British theatre.
- In 1990, he retired from television but continued stage performances in pantomime.
- At 94, Baxter publicly confirmed he was gay, initially keeping it private due to past legal risks.
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