Baxter appeared in a number of films, including Geordie (1955), Very Important Person (1961), The Fast Lady (1962), Crooks Anonymous (1962) and Father Came Too! (1963), the last four alongside James Robertson … See more

Baxter has written a number of books based on the language of Glasgow, as developed in his Parliamo Glasgow sketch, and on the humour of the city;
• Bedside Book of Glasgow Humour ISBN 978-00946… See more

Baxter was brought up in the West End of Glasgow, in a tenement. He lived there from the age of five until he married actress Moira Robertson at 26 years of age. He later lived in Highgate, North London. He was marrie… See more

• BAFTA Award for Light Entertainment Artist (1960)
• BAFTA Award for Light Entertainment Performance (1975) for the Stanley Baxter Moving Picture Show
• BAFTA Scotland Award for Outstanding Contributio… See more