William Maxwell
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William was born in Liverpool and relocated to Oldham when he was nine years old. His stage career includes portraying Toby Belch in Twelfth Night for the Royal Shakespeare Company, Valk in The Jail Diary of Albie Sachs, and the roles of Snawley and Tompkins in Nicholas Nickleby, performed in both London and New York. He also appeared as the Club Secretary in Comedians at the Old Vic Theatre, alongside the legendary Jimmy Jewel. In addition, Bill created and performed a one-man show based on the work of Brendan Behan.
On television, he played the Duke of Cleves in The Wives of Henry VIII, Sergeant Petty in The Case of the Frightened Lady, and Crookes in Strangers. His television credits also include appearances in Coronation Street, The Dustbin Men, Z Cars, When the Boat Comes In, Funnyman, Softly, Softly, Dempsey and Makepeace, and Brookside.
His film work includes roles in The Ploughman's Lunch, Cicero, Blood Beast Terror, and The Witchfinder General.
On television, he played the Duke of Cleves in The Wives of Henry VIII, Sergeant Petty in The Case of the Frightened Lady, and Crookes in Strangers. His television credits also include appearances in Coronation Street, The Dustbin Men, Z Cars, When the Boat Comes In, Funnyman, Softly, Softly, Dempsey and Makepeace, and Brookside.
His film work includes roles in The Ploughman's Lunch, Cicero, Blood Beast Terror, and The Witchfinder General.
Filmografi
| 2006 | Provoked · as Judge Swinton Thomas |
| 2006 | Not Going Out · as Derek |
| 2002 | The Basil Brush Show · as Electric Man |
| 1996 | Pride · as Frank |
| 1995 | Brothers in Trouble · as Doctor |
| 1993 | The Legends of Treasure Island · as Additional Voices |
| 1987 | Crossbow · as Village LeaderPå Plex |
| 1985 | The Brothers McGregor · as Punter |
| 1985 | EastEnders · as Mr. Hammond |
| 1984 | Mitch · as Stuart |
| 1983 | The Case of the Frightened Lady · as Sergeant Totty |
| 1983 | The Ploughman's Lunch · as JournalistPå Plex |
| 1982 | The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby · as Milliner |
| 1982 | Brookside · as Jack Sullivan |
| 1981 | Bergerac · as Chivers |
| 1980 | Funny Man · as Charlie Green |
| 1978 | Strangers · as Crookes |
| 1976 | When the Boat Comes In · as Regan |
| 1973 | Playhouse · as Mike |
| 1973 | Warship (1973) · as Ab 'porky' Walker |
| 1972 | Crown Court · as Detective Sergeant Hawes |
| 1972 | Whodunnit? (UK) · as Jack Norris |
| 1971 | Budgie · as Yorkshire Supporter |
| 1970 | Play for Today · as Peter Postgate |
| 1970 | For The Love Of Ada · as The Vicar |
| 1970 | The Six Wives of Henry VIII · as Duke Wilhelm Of Cleves |
| 1969 | Softly Softly Task Force · as Billy Cooper |
| 1968 | Nearest and Dearest · as Policeman |
| 1968 | The Blood Beast Terror · as 1st PorterPå Plex |
| 1967 | ITV Playhouse · as Coalman |
| 1966 | The Corridor People · as Sgt. Hound |
| 1965 | Jackanory · as Junkyard Man |
| 1965 | The Man in Room 17 · as 1st Seaman |
| 1962 | Z Cars · as Joe Pearson |
| 1960 | Coronation Street · as Frank SkinnerPå Plex |
| 1955 | ITV Play of the Week · as Harry |
| 1954 | Disneyland · as Cast |