Early Years & RADA
Born in Newport, Monmouthshire in 1933. Baxter was educated at Newport High School and Barry Grammar School. He was Christened Keith Baxter-Wright, the son of Merchant Navy sea captain, and lived for a time in Romilly Road, Barry, Glamorgan. His early introduction to the stage was from his interest in making model theatres and stage scenery. He studied at London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, during which period he shared a flat with classmate Alan Bates. He made his film debut in the 1957 remake of The Barretts of Wimpole Street.
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