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Beesley (other)
Beesley is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Alfred Beesley, English topographer and poet * Bradley Beesley, American independent filmmaker * Colin Beesley, English footballer * Damon Beesley, English writer and television producer * Ebenezer Beesley, Latter-day Saint hymn writer and composer * George Beesley, English Catholic priest and martyr * Jake Beesley, English footballer * John Alan Beesley, Canadian civil servant and diplomat * Lawrence Beesley, English science teacher, journalist and author * Mark Beesley, English footballer * Matt Beesley, English rugby union player * Matt Earl Beesley, American film director and television director * Max Beesley, English actor and musician * Meghan Beesley, British athlete * Michael Beesley, British industrial economist and politician * Mike Beesley, English footballer * Paul Beesley, English footballer * Shayla Beesley, American actress * Terence Beesley (1957–2017), English actor * William Beesley, Englis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfred Beesley
Alfred Beesley (; 1800 – 10 April 1847) was an English topographer and poet. He was an apprentice to a watchmaker at Deddington, Oxfordshire Oxfordshire is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the north west of South East England. It is a mainly rural county, with its largest settlement being the city of Oxford. The county is a centre of research and development, primarily ..., but only served a portion of his time, and subsequently devoted himself to literary and scientific pursuits. He died on 10 April 1847, and was buried in Banbury churchyard. He published a collection of poems, and 'The History of Banbury, including copious historical and antiquarian notices' in 1841 in 8 volumes. References * ;Attribution * External links * 1800 births 1847 deaths English topographers People from Oxfordshire (before 1974) People from Banbury English male poets 19th-century English poets 19th-century English male writers {{England-writer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Max Beesley
Maxton Gig Beesley Jr. (born 16 April 1971) is an English actor and musician. He has appeared in a variety of television shows such as ''Bodies'', ''The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling'', '' Survivors'', '' Mad Dogs'', ''Homeland'', '' Suits'', '' The Last Enemy'', ''Ordinary Lies'', Jamestown, The Outsider, Operation Fortune, and most recently Kingdom. Early life Beesley was born on 16 April 1971 in Burnage, Manchester. His father, Maxton Beesley Sr, is a professional jazz drummer and actor, and his mother was a jazz singer who performed under the stage name Chris Marlowe. He has a step-brother, Jason Milligan, who is also an actor. He has a brother Gary who is a teacher. His parents divorced when he was a baby. His middle name was inspired by the American actor Gig Young. His father was also a regular guest on the Ted Rogers show ''3-2-1'', doing impressions amidst several sketches. Career Acting Beesley studied in New York under teacher Sheila Gray. He is an advocate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beazley
Beazley is a surname, and may refer to * Charles Raymond Beazley, British historian * Christopher Beazley, British politician * David M. Beazley, American software engineer * John Beazley, British classical scholar * Kim Beazley, current Australian politician * Kim Beazley Sr., Australian politician * Margaret Beazley, Australian jurist * Napoleon Beazley, convicted murderer * Risdon Beazley, marine salvage operator * Beazley Insurance, a UK headquartered insurance company See also * Miss Beazley (character) * Miss Beazley (dog) * Beazley Group * Beazley Medal The Beazley Medals are two annual awards awarded by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (and previously the Curriculum Council of Australia). The award is the highest profile and most prestigious academic award for secondary students ... * G. A. Beazeley * Beasley (surname) * Beesley, surname {{surname English toponymic surnames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beasley (surname)
Beasley is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Aaron Beasley, a United States-born National Football League cornerback * Allyce Beasley, a United States-born actress * Barney Beasley (1895–1951), American character actor * Bruce Beasley (American sculptor), a United States sculptor * Cecil A. Beasley (1876–1959), American lawyer and politician from Alabama. * Cheri Beasley, a United States-born judge * Chris Beasley, Australian political scientist * Christine Beasley, a British-born dame and the Chief Nursing Officer of England * Cole Beasley (born 1989), a United States-born football player * DaMarcus Beasley, a United States-born soccer player; brother of Jamar * David Beasley, a United States-born politician who served as the Governor of South Carolina * Debra Lafave, formerly Debra Beasley, a United States-born former teacher and registered sex offender * Eileen Beasley, Welsh language campaigner * Fred Beasley, a United States-born National Football Lea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Beesley
William Beesley VC (5 October 1895 – 23 September 1966) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Life Beesley was 22 years old, and a private in the 13th Battalion, The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own), British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 8 May 1918 at Bucquoy, France, when Private Beesley's platoon sergeant and all the section commanders were killed he took command. Single-handed he rushed a post, shot four of the enemy, took six prisoners and sent them back to his lines. He and a comrade then brought his Lewis gun into action, inflicting many casualties and holding their position for four hours until the second private was wounded. Private Beesley, by himself, maintained his position until nightfall, when he returned to the original line with the wounded man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terence Beesley
Terence Beesley (7 September 1957 – 30 November 2017) was an English actor. Early life Born in London to Irish parents, he studied at the City Lit in London in 1980, and then trained as an actor at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Career Television His television work included ''Cadfael'', ''The Bill'', '' Where the Heart Is'', '' Heartbeat'', ''Midsomer Murders'', ''EastEnders'' (as Derek Branning in 1996), ''Casualty'', '' Down to Earth'', ''Plotlands'', ''Agatha Christie's Poirot'', ''She's Out'' and '' What Remains''. He starred in Peter Kosminsky's ''15, The Life and Death of Phillip Knight'', and played General Bennigsen in the BBC adaptation of ''War and Peace''. Theatre His stage work included British theatre performances as the title role in Shakespeare's ''Richard III'' (1995) and as the Vicomte de Valmont in ''Les Liaisons Dangereuses'' (1994) for multi Barrymore award winner director Mark Clements and his own adaptation (with Colin Wakefield) of Nik ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shayla Beesley
Shayla Beesley is an American actress best known for her role in the horror film ''Reaper''. Biography Beesley was born the oldest of four children to mother Tegan Ollie, a belly dancer who died in 2012, and father Graham Beesley. She lives in Hollywood, California. At age 7, she won a Young Authors Award and at 12 received 2nd place in a Veterans of Foreign Wars essay competition. She grew up in Oak Harbor, Washington, and attended Oak Harbor High School where she took drama classes. She became emancipated at age 16 and moved to Los Angeles, where she trained at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and Playhouse West. Career Film In 2006, she played the lead female role in ''Perkins' 14'', a horror film revolving around a group of brainwashed, bloodthirsty teenagers. The film was picked up by the Sci-Fi Channel. “Two of the actors cast through the online competition also hold their own and turn in very good work, particularly Shayla Beesley as Daisy Hopper,” ''Fan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Beesley
Paul Beesley (born 21 July 1965) is an English former footballer who played primarily as a centre back. He began his career at Wigan Athletic in September 1984, before he was sold on to Leyton Orient for £175,000 in October 1989. He joined Sheffield United for £300,000 in July 1990, and was voted Player of the Year at the Premier League club in 1993. He was sold to Leeds United in August 1995 for a £250,000 fee, before moving on to Manchester City in February 1997 for £500,000. He had brief loan spells at Port Vale and West Bromwich Albion, before he was allowed to join Port Vale permanently in July 1999. He joined Chester City in the Conference in July 2000, and was voted the club's Player of the Season, before he signed with Stalybridge Celtic in October 2001. He later finished his career in Northern Ireland with Ballymena United. He later coached at Notts County and Leeds United. Career Wigan Athletic and Leyton Orient Beesley joined Wigan Athletic in September 1984, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Beesley
Michael Beesley (born 10 June 1942) is an English former professional footballer who played as an inside forward. Beesley's professional career, which lasted from 1960 to 1971, saw him play for three different teams in the Football League, making a total of nearly 250 appearances. Career Born in Epping Forest, Beesley began his career with the youth team of West Ham United, playing in the 1958–59 FA Youth Cup. Beesley played in the Football League for West Ham United, Southend United and Peterborough United between 1960 and 1971, scoring 40 goals in 239 games. Beesley later played non-league football with Dover Dover () is a town and major ferry port in Kent, South East England. It faces France across the Strait of Dover, the narrowest part of the English Channel at from Cap Gris Nez in France. It lies south-east of Canterbury and east of Maidstone .... References External links * 1942 births Living people English footballers West Ham United F.C. players S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Beesley
Michael Edwin Beesley CBE (3 July 1924 – 24 September 1999) was a British industrial economist and briefly a Liberal Party politician. Background He was a son of Edwin and Kathleen Beesley. He was educated at King Edward VI Five Ways School, Birmingham University. In 1947 he married Eileen Eleanor Yard. They had two daughters and three sons. In 1985 he was appointed a CBE The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations, and public service outside the civil service. It was established o .... Professional career He became a research associate at Birmingham University in April 1947. In 1948 he undertook work on the economics side under the direction of Mr. Clive Williams for the Abercrombie-Jackson Town and Country Survey. He then resumed work at the university, where he was a member of the junior staff. He founded the Beesley lectures, an annual s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meghan Beesley
Meghan Beesley (born 15 November 1989) is an English track and field athlete specialising in the 400 metres hurdles. She competed at the 2013 World Championships narrowly missing the final. Earlier in her career, she also competed in the heptathlon. Beesley broke the world record for the rarely contested straight 200 metres hurdles by 0.69 seconds at the 2014 Great City Games in Manchester. Competition record Personal bests * 200 metres – 23.53 (Birmingham 2015) * 400 metres – 52.79 (La Chaux-de-Fonds 2011) * 100 metres hurdles – 13.21 (Loughborough 2015) * 400 metres hurdles – 54.52 (Beijing 2015) Indoor * 200 metres – 23.56 (Birmingham, UK 2018) * 400 metres The 400 metres, or 400-meter dash, is a sprint event in track and field competitions. It has been featured in the athletics (sport), athletics programme at the Summer Olympics since 1896 for men and since 1964 for women. On a standard outdoor runn ... – 52.80 (Vienna 2013) References 1989 births L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Earl Beesley
Matthew Earl Beesley is an American film director and television director living in Bell Canyon, California; he is the son of Dr. Earl Beesley. From 1984 to 1988, he worked as assistant director on a number of notable films including ''National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation'' (1989), ''The Beverly Hillbillies'' (1993) and ''Chain Reaction'' (1996). He made his head directorial debut with the 1998 film ''Point Blank'' starring Mickey Rourke. Some of his television directing credits include ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'', ''CSI: Miami'', ''Prison Break'', ''Lost'', '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'', ''Criminal Minds'', ''The Closer'' and ''Hawaii Five-0 Hawaii Five-O or Hawaii Five-0 may refer to: * Hawaii Five-0 (2010 TV series), ''Hawaii Five-0'' (2010 TV series), an American action police procedural television series * Hawaii Five-O (1968 TV series), ''Hawaii Five-O'' (1968 TV series), an Ame ...''. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
