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Tony Selby
Acting

Tony Selby

Born 1938-02-26
Lambeth, South London, England, UK
Department: Acting

Biography

Congenial character actor, Tony Selby was the epitome of the down-to earth, friendly Londoner of stage and screen. He starred in films such as Alfie, Adolf Hitler - My Part In His Downfall, Villain and even Superman, but it is the small screen that was his more natural home; he headlined Get Some In (1975) as the memorable bully Corporal Marsh, and had a main part in Love Hurts (1992-94) opposite Adam Faith and Zoe Wanamaker. Perhaps his greatest contribution had been guest appearances where his charisma, which could be menacing when he chose, saw him pop up in several high profile and popular series - from his recurring role as the roguish Glitz in Dr Who, to Casualty, Lovejoy, Holby City, The Bill and EastEnders to name but a few.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Tony Selby

Superman
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Superman

1978
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Midsomer Murders
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Midsomer Murders

1997
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Doctor Who
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Doctor Who

1963
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EastEnders
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EastEnders

1985
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Play for Today
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Play for Today

1970
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The Avengers
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The Avengers

1961
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Casualty
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Casualty

1986
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Cockneys vs Zombies
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Cockneys vs Zombies

2012
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Theatre 625
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Theatre 625

1964
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Minder
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Minder

1979
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (119 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Versus: The Life and Films of Ken LoachVersus: The Life and Films of Ken LoachSelf - ActorMovie2016
Richard Wilson - Both Feet In the ArmyRichard Wilson - Both Feet In the Army(archive footage)Movie2013
Cockneys vs ZombiesCockneys vs ZombiesDarrylMovie2012
The Making of The Trial of a Time LordThe Making of The Trial of a Time LordSelf / AppearanceMovie2008
New TricksNew TricksDanny PayeTV Series2004
Rose and MaloneyRose and MaloneyBen RocheTV Series2002
BurnsideBurnsideJim SummersTV Series2000
Happy Birthday ShakespeareRoyMovie2000
My Summer With DesMy Summer With DesBarmanMovie1998
LoopLoopTedMovie1997
The Vanishing ManThe Vanishing ManDannyTV Series1997
Midsomer MurdersMidsomer MurdersVic BishopTV Series1997
The Queen's NoseThe Queen's NoseBicycle Shop ManagerTV Series1995
The World of Lee EvansThe World of Lee EvansFatherTV Series1995
The DetectivesThe DetectivesSgt. 'Nozzer' RichardsonTV Series1993
MulberryMulberryBert FinchTV Series1992
Love HurtsLove HurtsMax TaplowTV Series1992
The Paradise ClubThe Paradise ClubJack DeverellTV Series1989
The Nineteenth HoleBrooksTV Series1989
Doctor Who: DragonfireDoctor Who: DragonfireSabalom GlitzMovie1987
The Secret GardenThe Secret GardenSgt. BarneyMovie1987
Doctor Who: The Ultimate FoeDoctor Who: The Ultimate FoeSabalom GlitzMovie1986
Doctor Who: The Mysterious PlanetDoctor Who: The Mysterious PlanetSabalom GlitzMovie1986
Theban Plays: AntigoneTheban Plays: AntigoneSoldierMovie1986
CasualtyCasualtyLeonTV Series1986
CasualtyCasualtyDan KavanaghTV Series1986
HideawayTerry StaplesTV Series1986
LovejoyLovejoySgt. HartleyTV Series1986
C.A.T.S. EyesC.A.T.S. EyesSelf / AppearanceTV Series1985
In the Secret StateIn the Secret StateMitchellMovie1985
EastEndersEastEndersUncle CliveTV Series1985
Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and MuscleGive Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and MuscleBennyMovie1984
The BillThe BillSelf / AppearanceTV Series1984
Duty FreeDuty FreeCharlieTV Series1984
Jack Of DiamondsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1983
BergeracBergeracPaulTV Series1981
If You Go Down in the Woods TodayIf You Go Down in the Woods TodayBoozyMovie1981
Plays for PleasureCharlieTV Series1981
The UnionThe UnionFrank ChappleMovie1981
MinderMinderJackTV Series1979
MinderMinderMuldoonTV Series1979
SupermanSupermanHood (uncredited)Movie1978
A Touch of the Tiny HackettsA Touch of the Tiny HackettsStanMovie1978
Get Some In!Get Some In!Corporal MarshTV Series1975
Two's CompanyTwo's CompanyMr. BurtonTV Series1975
The Good LifeThe Good LifeSamTV Series1975
Gambitt's MoveGambitt's MoveGeeMovie1975
Cilla's Comedy SixCilla's Comedy SixSelf / AppearanceTV Series1975
The SweeneyThe SweeneyJohnny LyonTV Series1975
Churchill's PeopleChurchill's PeopleJohn ChurchTV Series1974
The BreakThe BreakCrawfordMovie1974
Moody and PeggMoody and PeggSelf / AppearanceTV Series1974
I'm the Girl He Wants to KillI'm the Girl He Wants to KillMarkMovie1974
The ChangelingThe ChangelingJasperinoMovie1974
The Square of ThreeThe Square of ThreeSergeantMovie1973
Soap Opera in StockwellSoap Opera in StockwellMavisMovie1973
Black and BlueMavisTV Series1973
The Museum AttendantThe Museum AttendantFlynnMovie1973
Centre PlayCentre PlayFlynnTV Series1973
Centre PlayCentre PlayGeeTV Series1973
Adolf Hitler: My Part in His DownfallAdolf Hitler: My Part in His DownfallBillMovie1973
ThrillerThrillerMarkTV Series1973
Crown CourtCrown CourtBill BroadTV Series1972
Crown CourtCrown CourtTom MorganTV Series1972
Nobody Ordered LovePeter TrimanMovie1972
New Scotland YardNew Scotland YardPC TrentTV Series1972
VillainVillainDuncanMovie1971
Play for TodayPlay for TodayStanTV Series1970
Carry On LovingCarry On LovingWrestler (uncredited)Movie1970
Ace of WandsAce of WandsSam MaxsteadTV Series1970
Shine A LightJr. Lighthouseman Les RobinsonTV Series1970
CatweazleCatweazleSergeant JonesTV Series1970
In Search of GregoryIn Search of GregoryTaxi DriverMovie1969
Department SDepartment SMallinTV Series1969
Before Winter ComesBefore Winter ComesTedMovie1969
ITV Saturday Night TheatreITV Saturday Night TheatreBobTV Series1969
Nobody Runs ForeverNobody Runs ForeverCameraman (uncredited)Movie1968
Tom Grattan's WarTom Grattan's WarMr NorrisTV Series1968
Witchfinder GeneralWitchfinder GeneralSalterMovie1968
Poor CowPoor CowCustomer in PubMovie1967
The Devil a Monk Would BeThe Devil a Monk Would BeBrother MalachyMovie1967
The Gentleman CallerThe Gentleman CallerGedMovie1967
Half Hour StoryHalf Hour StoryGedTV Series1967
Another Day, Another DollarAnother Day, Another DollarCharlie MillsMovie1967
Present LaughterPresent LaughterFredMovie1967
A Night OutA Night OutAlbert StokesMovie1967
CallanCallanSelf / AppearanceTV Series1967
Press for TimePress for TimeHarry MarshallMovie1966
The InformerThe InformerTony CassTV Series1966
King of the RiverJagTV Series1966
AlfieAlfieLaceyMovie1966
Silent SongSilent SongMauriceMovie1966
The Early BirdThe Early BirdGodfrey (uncredited)Movie1965
Tomorrow, Just You WaitTomorrow, Just You WaitHarryMovie1965
Up the JunctionUp the JunctionDaveMovie1965
BBC Play of the MonthBBC Play of the MonthHenry StrakerTV Series1965
BBC Play of the MonthBBC Play of the MonthJasperinoTV Series1965
Thirty-Minute TheatreThirty-Minute TheatreDannyTV Series1965
War-Gods of the DeepWar-Gods of the DeepGeorgeMovie1965
Three Clear SundaysThree Clear SundaysDanny LeeMovie1965
Public EyePublic EyeConstableTV Series1965
A Tap on the ShoulderTimMovie1965
The Wednesday PlayThe Wednesday PlayHarryTV Series1964
The Wednesday PlayThe Wednesday PlayDaveTV Series1964
The Wednesday PlayThe Wednesday PlayTimTV Series1964
The Wednesday PlayThe Wednesday PlayDanny LeeTV Series1964
The Wednesday PlayThe Wednesday PlayCharlie MillsTV Series1964
The Wednesday PlayThe Wednesday PlayBrother MalachyTV Series1964
Theatre 625Theatre 625Albert StokesTV Series1964
Doctor WhoDoctor WhoGlitzTV Series1963
Z-CarsZ-CarsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1962
The AvengersThe AvengersStanleyTV Series1961
The EntertainerThe EntertainerTeddy Boy (uncredited)Movie1960
An Age of KingsAn Age of KingsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1960
Jazz BoatJazz BoatBoat Ticket CollectorMovie1960
No Hiding PlaceNo Hiding PlaceSelf / AppearanceTV Series1959
Armchair TheatreArmchair TheatreSergeantTV Series1956
An Alligator Named DaisyAn Alligator Named DaisyBoy with Stick (uncredited)Movie1955
Hallmark Hall of FameHallmark Hall of FameSgt. BarneyTV Series1951