Tony Selby

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Tony Selby

Acting February 26, 1938

Lambeth, South London, England, UK

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…

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Superman

Superman

7.2 1978 Movie
Midsomer Murders

Midsomer Murders

7.5 1997 TV Show
Doctor Who

Doctor Who

7.9 1963 TV Show
EastEnders

EastEnders

4.2 1985 TV Show
Casualty

Casualty

6.2 1986 TV Show
The Bill

The Bill

6.8 1984 TV Show
Play for Today

Play for Today

6.6 1970 TV Show
The Avengers

The Avengers

7.8 1961 TV Show
Cockneys vs Zombies

Cockneys vs Zombies

5.7 2012 Movie
Minder

Minder

7.1 1979 TV Show
BBC Play of the Month

BBC Play of the Month

5.2 1965 TV Show
Crown Court

Crown Court

5.7 1972 TV Show

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2016
    Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach

    Movie Self - Actor

  2. 2013
    Richard Wilson - Both Feet In the Army

    Movie (archive footage)

  3. 2012
    Cockneys vs Zombies

    Movie Darryl

  4. 2008
    The Making of The Trial of a Time Lord

    Movie

  5. 2004
    New Tricks

    TV show Danny Paye

  6. 2002
    Rose and Maloney

    TV show Ben Roche

  7. 2000
    Burnside

    TV show Jim Summers

  8. 2000
    Happy Birthday Shakespeare

    Movie Roy

  9. 1998
    My Summer With Des

    Movie Barman

  10. 1997
    Loop

    Movie Ted

  11. 1997
    The Vanishing Man

    TV show Danny

  12. 1997
    Midsomer Murders

    TV show Vic Bishop

  13. 1995
    The Queen's Nose

    TV show Bicycle Shop Manager

  14. 1995
    The World of Lee Evans

    TV show Father

  15. 1993
    The Detectives

    TV show Sgt. 'Nozzer' Richardson

  16. 1992
    Mulberry

    TV show Bert Finch

More credits
  1. 1992
    Love Hurts

    TV show Max Taplow

  2. 1989
    The Paradise Club

    TV show Jack Deverell

  3. 1989
    The Nineteenth Hole

    TV show Brooks

  4. 1987
    Doctor Who: Dragonfire

    Movie Sabalom Glitz

  5. 1987
    The Secret Garden

    Movie Sgt. Barney

  6. 1986
    Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe

    Movie Sabalom Glitz

  7. 1986
    Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet

    Movie Sabalom Glitz

  8. 1986
    Theban Plays: Antigone

    Movie Soldier

  9. 1986
    Casualty

    TV show Leon

  10. 1986
    Hideaway

    TV show Terry Staples

  11. 1986
    Lovejoy

    TV show Sgt. Hartley

  12. 1985
    C.A.T.S. Eyes

    TV show

  13. 1985
    In the Secret State

    Movie Mitchell

  14. 1985
    EastEnders

    TV show Uncle Clive

  15. 1984
    Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle

    Movie Benny

  16. 1984
    The Bill

    TV show

  17. 1984
    Duty Free

    TV show Charlie

  18. 1983
    Jack Of Diamonds

    TV show

  19. 1981
    Bergerac

    TV show Paul

  20. 1981
    If You Go Down in the Woods Today

    Movie Boozy

  21. 1981
    Plays for Pleasure

    TV show Charlie

  22. 1981
    The Union

    Movie Frank Chapple

  23. 1979
    Minder

    TV show Jack

  24. 1978
    Superman

    Movie Hood (uncredited)