Paxton Whiteheadwas a British stage, film, and television actor. With a career that began in 1956, this artist remained active for more than six decades. Throughout that time, he participated in many productions known to the American public. Because of this, he was nominated for Tony Awards and Drama Desk Awards.
During his career, Paxton was in seriessuch asFriends,Frasier, andEllen. He was on the big screen in productions such asKate & Leopold,Desperate Housewives, andLondon Suite. Since his repertoire of performances is very wide, we’ve made a list of the best performances by this talented actor.
10My Boyfriend’s Back
My Boyfriend’s Backis a 1993 American film that was directed by Bob Balaban. Its plot follows Johnny, a boy who, in life, was always in love with Missy. After dying in an attempt to impress her, he comes back to life as a zombie to go on a date. However, a series of problems complicate the young man’s return. It’s for that reason that, with the help of his friends and family, he returns to his grave.
Whitehead appears at the end of the film to play a judge from heaven. He tells Johnny that he’s not yet ready to die when he dies as a zombie for not having eaten human flesh. Thus, he brings him back to the moment of the accident, from which the boy comes out alive this time.
Ellenis a comedy show created by Neal Marlens, Carol Negro, and David Rosenthal. During its broadcast between 1994 and 1998, the series was centered on the life of Ellen. She’s the quirky and crazy owner of a bookstore in Los Angeles. She, along with her friends and family, deal with the setbacks of life in a big city.
Paxton Whitehead plays Dr. Whitcomb, a health professional who works in a sleep clinic. He treats Ellen when she comes to his office because of an erotic dream she had about her roommate, Adam.
8London Suite
London Suiteis a television film directed by Jay Sandrich that premiered in 1996 on NBC. It’sbased on the playby Neil Simon, which consists of four acts. In all of them, you may see different couples who arrive at a luxurious hotel in the city. There they meet quirky characters or have hilarious accidents and adventures.
Whitehead appears in the part of the film that corresponds to The Man on the Floor, the fourth act of the play. There he plays Dr. McMerlin, the hotel doctor who’s also known as “the wizard of backs.” He comes to the place to treat Mark, the husband who’s immobilized on the floor of the building due to pain in his spine.
7Kate & Leopold
Kate & Leopoldis a romantic comedy film directed by James Mangold that was released in 2001. Its protagonist is the third Duke of Albany, a kind, polite, and gentlemanly man from 1876. Due to a glitch in the timeline, when he arrives in New York City, he finds himself in the year 2002. There he meets his new crush, Kate, a female executive with a cynical and skeptical nature. Gradually, a romance will be born between the two.
In the film, Whitehead plays Millard Mountbatten, Leopold’s uncle. He’s a serious, strict, and rigid man, who considers Leopold’s hobbies a waste of time. It was at his request that they both traveled to New York, with the aim of marrying his nephew to a young millionaire.
6Wakko’s Wish
Wakko’s Wishisa 1999 animated filmthat was directed by Tom Ruegger, Liz Holzman, and Rusty Mills. The plot is about Wakko, Yakko, and Dot, the well-knownAnimaniacscharacters. The boys are left homeless after the orphanage where they were living closes. In addition, the youngest sister of the group turns out to be sick. Therefore, the siblings go in search of the magic star that will fulfill their wishes.
Whitehead is the voice actor who brings to life King Salazar, an evil and greedy man. He took office after his brother died. Because of his actions, the town of Warnerstock was left bankrupt, which is why the orphanage of the three brothers was closed.
5Back to School
Back to Schoolis an American comedy film that was directed by Alan Metter and released in 1986. The story follows Thornton, a prominent businessman with no formal education. When he visits the college attended by Jason, his estranged son, he discovers that he’s unmotivated. In order to motivate him, he enrolls in the same institute. There he’ll discover what it truly means to bea college student.
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Whitehead plays Dr. Phillip Barbay, the professor in charge of the university’s business faculty. He’s a serious, irritable, and old-fashioned man, but very committed to honesty. That’s why he’s upset when he discovers that Thornton cheated to get into the university. Later, he challenges him to an oral exam where he wants to reveal that he has also cheated on his evaluations.
Frasieris a comedy television series that was created by David Angell, Peter Casey, and David Lee. This well-known NBC show was about Dr. Frasier Crane, a psychiatrist who moved to Seattle. His quest for peace of mind is obstructed when he must greet his stubborn father and his nurse with his dog. He must also deal with his younger brother and his co-worker, with whom he doesn’t have the best relationship.
Whitehead plays Dr. Campbell, a professor at Marbury Academy, a prestigious private school for boys. He’s the head of admissions at the school, which is why Frasier and Lilith, his ex-wife, visit him during Thanksgiving. They both want to secure Frederick, their son, an opening there. However, the professor’s serious, harsh, and impatient personality hinders the couple’s goal.
Marblehead Manoris a television series created by Bob Fraser that was broadcast starting in 1987 by NBC. Its plot revolves around Randolf Stonehill, an eccentric millionaire, whose heir to a profitable vegetable oil business. He lives on an estate with his wife, butler, chauffeur, gardener, maid, and her mischievous son. The daily coexistence of this group is quite entertaining due to their different personalities.
Paxton Whitehead plays Albert Dudley, one of the main characters in the series. He was a childhood friend of Randolf’s and is currently the butler and head of the household staff. He’s a character characterized by his insufferable, sarcastic, and bossy personality.
2Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewivesis an American drama and comedy series that was created by Marc Cherry for ABC in 2004. Its plot follows the housewives Susan, Lynette, Bree, Gabrielle and Mary. Throughout the series, the facade of these women’s seemingly perfect lives gradually crumbles, and they discover different secrets about the lives of the people around them.
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In the series, Paxton Whitehead plays Graham Hainsworth, Ian’s father, who’s Susan’s fiancé. He’s a very wealthy British man who wants to protect the family’s wealth. It’s for that reason that he asks his son’s future wife to sign a prenuptial agreement. However, his plan is destroyed when she discovers a shameful secret that he will use against her.
Friendsisan American comedy televisionshow created by Marta Kauffman and David Crane. It premiered in 1994 and was broadcast by NBC until 2004, reaching a total of ten seasons. During its broadcast, it was acclaimed by both audiences and critics and was even considered the best sitcom in history
The show portrays the lives of six friends: Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe. This group lives in New York City, where day by day they have different adventures. Together they face the ups and downs of adult life, such as love, commitment, health, and money. As the series progresses, the personal and professional growth of the characters can be observed.
Whitehead played Mr. Waltham, a recurring character in the fourth season. This was Rachel’s direct boss when he was working at Bloomingdale’s. He can be seen as a cheerful, charismatic man and a quiet boss.
