Max Ramsay
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| Neighbours character | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Portrayed by | Francis Bell | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Duration | 1985–1986 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| First appearance | 18 March 1985 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last appearance | 2 May 1986 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Created by | Reg Watson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Introduced by | Reg Watson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Classification | Former; regular | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Occupation | Plumber | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Home | Brisbane | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Family | Ramsay |
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| Father | Dan Ramsay |
| Mother | Edna Ramsay |
| Brothers | Tom Ramsay |
| Sisters | Madge Bishop |
| Wife | Maria Rossi |
| Sons | Shane Ramsay |
| Daughters | Jill Ramsay |
| Adoptive sons | Danny Ramsay |
| Grandsons | Harry Ramsay |
| Granddaughters |
Kate Ramsay Sophie Ramsay |
| Grandfathers | Jack Ramsay |
| Aunts | Maud Ramsay |
| Nephews |
Henry Ramsay Daniel Robinson |
| Nieces |
Charlene Robinson Moira Ramsay Gemma Ramsay Madison Robinson Holly Harrigan |
Max Ramsay is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours played by Francis Bell. He made his first on-screen appearance in the show's pilot episode on 18 March 1985. Max was the patriarch of the Ramsay family and Ramsay Street is named after his grandfather. Max lived at number 24 with his wife, Maria (Dasha Bláhová) and their sons, Shane (Peter O'Brien) and Danny (David Clencie). Max departed on 2 May 1986 after Bell's contract was not renewed. He appeared in 190 episodes.
In 1985, Neighbours started out with three families created by Watson - the Ramsays, the Robinsons and the Clarkes. Watson said that he wanted to show three families living in a small street, who are friends. Francis Bell was cast in the role of patriarch Max Ramsay, head of the Ramsay family.
In 1986, Bell believed he was not being paid enough for his work and the demands of his character, so the decision was taken not to renew his contract. A back injury also influenced Bell's decision to leave the show. Bell said "I was considering resigning before my back problems flared up. Negotiations had been under way between my agent and Grundy's for some time and I had decided I didn't want to do the show any more".
Bell based the character of Max on a person who helped raise him in New Zealand. He said "Max is based on a man whom I loved, but who gave me a very hard time". The head of the Ramsay family, Max has been described as being "almost the father figure of Neighbours" in the early days. He was always proud that Ramsay Street was named after his grandfather. He was also described as being "essentially a nice guy" who can be hard-headed, unmoving and "domineering at times". Max survives by dominating situations and he approves of those who comply.
Max is a loud, uncouth plumber. He has a fractious family life and frequently argues with his wife Maria, and he is disappointed in his sensitive son Danny. Max has a better relationship with his older, more athletic son Shane. Max is a longtime rival of neighbour Jim Robinson.
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