Norman Beaton
Date of Birth: 31 Oct 1934
Country: Guyana
Biography: In the early 1970s, Beaton began to perform in plays in London's West End. In 1970 he played the role of Ariel in Shakespeare's The Tempest, which he described in his autobiography as "the most important role of my acting career". In 1975, he helped to establish the Black Theatre of Brixton. In 1975 Beaton played Nanki-Poo in The Black Mikado, a modern version of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado. In 1976, Beaton broke into television in the series The Fosters, which also featured a young Lenny
Total Credits at Criticker: 16 (Actor)
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When police officer Xavier Quinn's childhood friend, Maubee, becomes associated with murder and a briefcase full of ten thousand dollar bills, The Mighty Quinn must clear his name. Or try to catch him, which could be even trickier. (imdb)
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Arctic prospector Jack McCann, after fifteen years of solitary searching, becomes one of the world's wealthiest men when he literally falls into a mountain of gold in 1925. Years later, in 1945, he lives in luxury on a Caribbean island that he owns. But his wealth brings him no peace of mind... (imdb)
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The Queen of England gives birth to twins. In order to protect the blood line one is kept and the other hidden in a pig style and is raised to think it's mother is the pig. Lurkalot is the one raised by pigs who doesn't know his past. He makes a good living as a servant, selling chastity belts on the side. When his master's castle is lost to Sir Braggart de Bombast, Lurkalot must fight to protect his daughter, eventually travelingus to the missions to bring back his master. (imdb)
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An innocent and unsophisticated Guyanan immigrant is exposed to the hustlin' way of life of the Brixton ghetto. (imdb)
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To mark the conclusion of their "Third World Week" celebration, a cricket team in a small English village invites a black cricket team from South London to a charity game with comical results.
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The film focuses on one black teenager, and his attempt to find his way in a white-dominated society. As Anthony's initially high hopes are repeatedly dashed - he cannot find work anywhere; potential employers treat him with suspicion because of his colour - his sense of alienation grows. While his family come from Trinidad, Anthony was born in Britain and is British.
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Endgame by Samuel Beckett (1989) - TV Movie
The protagonists of the play are Hamm, an aged master who is blind and not able to stand up, and his servant Clov, who cannot sit down. They exist in a tiny house by the sea, although the dialogue suggests that there is nothing left outside--no sea, no sun, no clouds. The two characters, mutually dependent, have been fighting for years and continue to do so as the play progresses. Clov always wants to leave but never seems to be able. (cinemageddon)
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Desmond's (1989) - TV Series
Desmond, his non-confirming family and the regulars of his hairdressers in Peckham, London.
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The Fosters (1976) - TV Series
Samuel Foster, a hard-working man trying to support his family in a South London multi-storey council flat. The Samuel character was based on the fictional character James Evans Sr. in Good Times. Alongside Beaton, was Canadian actress Isabelle Lucas, portraying Samuel's wife, Pearl Foster (Florida Evans in the original), who gossips with her best friend, Vilma, played by Carmen Munroe.
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Empire Road (1978) - TV Series
A soap opera, similar in format to Coronation Street, Empire Road depicted life for the African-Caribbean, East Indian and South Asian residents of a racially diverse street in the city of Birmingham.
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Big George Is Dead (1987) - TV Movie
Two men meet at the funeral of an old friend. They go out for a night on the town - to relive the fun they used to have. But all is not what it seems.
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Black and White in Colour (1992) - TV Mini-Series
Two part documentary tracing Black participation in British television.It examines both the socio-political context and on-screen developments and in so doing, effectively traces the shifts and contours of Black British television history. The documentary uses rare archive footage, is narrated by Professor Stuart Hall and includes interviews with actors, actresses, cultural critics, directors and other key players in the making of Black British television history.
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Nice (1984) - TV Movie
In this acidic and offbeat monologue, Norman Beaton eminently plays the role of an inexperienced, well-mannered, comedic West Indian migrant. (imdb)
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About a dreamer whose fantasies turn his world of make-believe into a world of trouble. Tim gets his thrills by escaping reality. Having little success with the ladies, Tim decides to invent a whole new personality. Now, as the rich, debonair and exciting person he always wanted to be, Tim takes to the streets. Most women see right through his lies, until one of them takes the bait. His detailed account of a major art heist about to happen attracts a journalist whose expose turns Tim into a nati
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Black Christmas (1977) - TV Movie
A black family, and their white neighbor, celebrate Christmas. But things do not go as well as they hope.
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The Lenny Henry Show (1984) - TV Series
A sketch show featuring many different characters and spoofs.
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