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Anthony Flanagan

Known For
Acting
Born
April 11, 1972 in Stockport, Cheshire, England, UK
Active Years
1984–2024 (41 Years)
Total Credits
50 credits in database
Acting Born Apr 11, 1972 Stockport, Cheshire, England, UK 50 credits
50
Total Credits
1984–2024
41 Years Career Span
28
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Anthony Flanagan is an English actor born on April 11, 1972, in Stockport, Cheshire, England. He is also known as Tony Bonello. Flanagan has 49 known acting credits and is most widely known for his role in the comedy-drama series Shameless. He studied at Oldham College and Capitol Theatre in Manchester. Flanagan decided to become an actor after seeing a friend of his sister perform. He is a male actor with a content score of 100.

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Career

Career overview

Anthony Flanagan is an English actor born on April 11, 1972, in Stockport, Cheshire. He was born as Tony Bonello and was known by this name at school. After leaving Grange Comprehensive School in Oldham, he worked as a joiner before deciding to pursue a career in acting.

Flanagan's decision to become an actor was influenced by a friend of his sister who performed at RADA. He went on to study at Oldham College and Capitol Theatre in Manchester, which is now part of Manchester Metropolitan University. This education laid the foundation for his acting career, which has included a range of roles in television and film.

Anthony Flanagan is most widely known for his portrayal of a policeman in the comedy-drama series Shameless, which aired on Channel 4. He has accumulated a total of 49 known credits throughout his career. With a career spanning multiple projects, Flanagan has established himself as a male actor with a notable presence in the entertainment industry.

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Career timeline

Police Raid: Minute by Minute
Mrs Sidhu Investigates
House of the Dragon
Around the World in 80 Days
DraculaStardust
Gentleman JackWild BillI Am...
CareGod's Kingdom
The White Princess
The CrownThe People Next DoorMarina and Adrienne
Humans
ShetlandThe VillageThe ListThe Arbiter
Prisoners' WivesPrivate Peaceful
VeraAppropriate Adult
Moving OnBeing HumanRed RidingRed Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974Glorious 39
SurvivorsSpooks: Code 9
Heroes and VillainsInstinct
Life on MarsMayoCracker: Nine Eleven
Doctor WhoAll About George
ShamelessNew Tricks
Blue MurderMurder Investigation TeamComing UpComing UpBuried
Foyle's WarFoyle's WarSpooks
Casualty
The Bill

Full Filmography

50 titles
  • Police Raid: Minute by Minute (2024) as Narrator
  • Mrs Sidhu Investigates (2023) as Pitbull
  • House of the Dragon (2022) as Ser Steffon Darklyn
  • Around the World in 80 Days (2021) as Thomas Kneedling
  • Dracula (2020) as Portmann
  • Stardust (2020) as Dr Reynolds
  • Gentleman Jack (2019) as Sam Sowden / Ben Sowden
  • Wild Bill (2019) as PC Sean Cobley
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  • I Am... (2019) as Peter
  • Care (2018) as Dave
  • God's Kingdom (2018) as Jack
  • The White Princess (2017) as Francis Lovell
  • The Crown (2016) as Thurman
  • The People Next Door (2016)
  • Marina and Adrienne (2016) as Jerimiah
  • Humans (2015) as Jansen
  • Shetland (2013) as Euan Ross
  • The Village (2013) as Arnold Hankin
  • The List (2013) as Christopher Corwin
  • The Arbiter (2013) as Mickey
  • Prisoners' Wives (2012) as Andy
  • Private Peaceful (2012) as Recruiting Sergeant
  • Vera (2011) as Chris Worsten
  • Appropriate Adult (2011) as Mike
  • Moving On (2009) as Greg
  • Being Human (2009) as Fergus
  • Red Riding (2009) as Barry Gannon
  • Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 (2009) as Barry Gannon
  • Glorious 39 (2009) as Military Policeman
  • Survivors (2008) as Dexter
  • Spooks: Code 9 (2008) as Tom
  • Heroes and Villains (2007)
  • Instinct (2007) as D.C.I Thomas Flynn
  • Life on Mars (2006) as Pete Bond
  • Mayo (2006) as Steven Marshall
  • Cracker: Nine Eleven (2006) as Kenny Archer
  • Doctor Who (2005) as Orin Scannell
  • All About George (2005)
  • Shameless (2004) as Tony
  • New Tricks (2004) as Anthony Bassett
  • Blue Murder (2003) as Gavin Turner
  • Murder Investigation Team (2003) as Dexter Barnes
  • Coming Up (2003) as Goose
  • Coming Up (2003) as Sirjad
  • Buried (2003) as Collitt
  • Foyle's War (2002) as Tom Jenkins
  • Foyle's War (2002) as Policeman 2
  • Spooks (2002) as Craig Fletcher
  • Casualty (1986) as Steve Harwood
  • The Bill (1984)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Anthony Flanagan best known for?

Anthony Flanagan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including House of the Dragon (2022), Dracula (2020), Stardust (2020), Gentleman Jack (2019).

When and where was Anthony Flanagan born?

Anthony Flanagan was born on April 11, 1972 in Stockport, Cheshire, England, UK.

How many credits does Anthony Flanagan have?

Anthony Flanagan has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2024.

What is Anthony Flanagan's background in cinema and television?

Anthony Flanagan is an English actor born on April 11, 1972, in Stockport, Cheshire, England. He is also known as Tony Bonello. Flanagan has 49 known acting credits and is most widely known for his role in the comedy-drama series Shameless. He studied at Oldham College and Capitol Theatre in Manchester. Flanagan decide...

Anthony Flanagan by the numbers

50credits
12films
38TV series
1984–2024active years

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