Beesley is a

surname In many societies, a surname, family name, or last name is the mostly hereditary portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family. It is typically combined with a given name to form the full name of a person, although several give ...

. 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 Lawrence Beesley (31 December 1877 – 14 February 1967) was an English science teacher, journalist and author who was a survivor of the sinking of . Education Beesley was educated at Derby School, where he was a scholar, and afterwards at Ca ...

, English science teacher, journalist and author * Mark Beesley, English footballer * Matt Beesley, English rugby union player *

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 ...

, American film director and television director *

Max Beesley Maxton Gig Beesley Jr. (born 16 April 1971) is an English actor and musician. His television and film credits include ''The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling'' (1997), '' The Match'' (1999), ''Hotel'' (2001), '' Kill Me Later'' (2001), '' The ...

, 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 Terence Beesley (7 September 1957 – 30 November 2017) was an English actor. Early life and education 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 ...

(1957–2017), English actor * William Beesley, English recipient of the Victoria Cross

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