William Maxwell

Biography

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Not Going Out (2006) — Derek
2. Provoked (2007) — Judge Swinton Thomas
3. Bergerac (1981) — Chivers
4. The Basil Brush Show (2002) — Electric Man
5. The Ploughman's Lunch (1983) — Journalist
6. The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970) — Duke Wilhelm of Cleves
7. Crown Court (1972) — Detective Sergeant Hawes
8. Budgie (1971) — Yorkshire Supporter
9. Brothers in Trouble (1995) — Doctor
10. Strangers (1978) — Crookes
11. The Corridor People (1966) — Sgt. Hound
12. Playhouse (1974) — Mike
13. Baby Love (1974) — Reporter
14. The Case of the Frightened Lady (1983) — Sergeant Totty
15. One Bummer News Day (1978) — Peter Postgate
16. There's a Hole in Your Dustbin, Delilah (1968) — Coalman
17. Justice - Uncle Sangi (1979) — Neighbour
18. Pews (1980) — Mike
19. Grass (1982) — Joe