Autographs of Stanley Baxter
Stanley Livingstone Baxter (24 May 1926 – 11 December 2025) was a Scottish actor, comedian, impressionist and author. Baxter began his career as a child actor on the BBC and later became known for his British television comedy shows The Stanley Baxter Show, The Stanley Baxter Picture Show, The Stanley Baxter Series and Mr Majeika. Baxter also wrote a number of books set in Glasgow.
Baxter is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in British comedy, particularly for his work in television variety and sketch shows throughout the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. His television productions, characterised by elaborate one-off specials and a mastery of impersonation and physical comedy, drew audiences in excess of 14 million at their peak and were celebrated for their technical ambition and originality.
The son of an insurance manager, Baxter was born in Glasgow, on 24 May 1926. He was educated at Hillhead High School, Glasgow, and schooled for the stage by his mother. He began his career as a child actor in the local edition of the BBC's Children's Hour. Following employment in mining as a Bevin Boy in World War II, he developed his performing skills further during his national service with the British Army's Combined Services Entertainment unit, working alongside comedy actor Kenneth Williams, actor Peter Vaughan, film director John Schlesinger and dramatist Peter Nichols, who used the experience as the basis for his play Privates on Parade.
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Traded items with a signature of Stanley Baxter
The most expensive item with a signature of Stanley Baxter (Leslie Phillips Stanley Baxter Michel Medwin Crooks Anony Signed 10 by 8 Photo) was sold in October 2021 for £64.00 while the cheapest item (Autograph of Stanley Baxter) found a new owner for £0.99 in February 2022. The month with the most items sold (7) was November 2018 with an average selling price of £8.00 for an autographed item of Stanley Baxter. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in January 2026 with £34.62 and the month that saw the lowest prices with £0.99 was September 2014. In average, an autographed item from Stanley Baxter is worth £7.99.
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