Tony Britton
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 9, 1924 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, UK
- Died
- December 22, 2019
- Active Years
- 1950–2012 (63 Years)
- Total Credits
- 63 credits in database
Biography
Anthony Edward Lowry Tony Britton was an English actor born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, UK on June 9, 1924. He passed away on December 22, 2019 at the age of 95. He was known for his work in film, theatre, and television. His acting credits include appearances in various films, such as The Day of the Jackal, and television sitcoms, including Don't Wait Up and Robin's Nest, as well as productions like Disneyland and The Saint. He was the father of presenter Fern Britton, scriptwriter Cherry Britton, and actor Jasper Britton. Throughout his career, he amassed 58 known acting credits.
Career overview
Anthony Edward Lowry Tony Britton was an English film and stage actor born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, on June 9, 1924. Throughout his career, he appeared in a variety of films and television programs. Among his known cinematic works are The Day of the Jackal, Disneyland, and The Saint. In addition to his film appearances, his television credits include roles in sitcoms such as Don't Wait Up and Robin's Nest.
His known acting credits span numerous appearances across his career in film and television. Britton passed away on December 22, 2019, at the age of 95. He was also a father, with children including presenter Fern Britton, scriptwriter Cherry Britton, and actor Jasper Britton.
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Full Filmography
63 titles- Run For Your Wife (2012) as Man on Bus
- Walt Disney Treasures - Dr. Syn: The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh (2008) as Simon Bates (archive footage)
- The Royal (2003)
- The Royal (2003) as George Guthrie
- The Way We Live Now (2001) as Lord Alfred Grendall
- Don't Tell Father (1992)
- Countdown to War (1989) as Sir Nevile Henderson
- Where Eagles Fly (1984) as Self - Narrator
- Don't Wait Up (1983) as Toby Latimer
- The Marti Caine Show (1979)
- Agatha (1979) as William Collins
- Scorpion Tales (1978) as Sir Wilfred Grafton
- Robin's Nest (1977) as James Nicholls
- Raffles (1977)
- The People That Time Forgot (1977) as Capt. Lawton
- The Dame of Sark (1976) as Colonel Von Schmettau
- Buffet (1976) as Freddie
- ...And Mother Makes Five (1974)
- The Nearly Man (1974) as Christopher Collinson - Chris Tomlinson
- The Nearly Man (1974) as Christopher Tomlinson
- The Day of the Jackal (1973) as Inspector Thomas
- Night Watch (1973) as Tony
- Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971) as George Harding
- Mr. Forbush and the Penguins (1971) as George Dewport
- Play for Today (1970) as Freddie
- There's a Girl in My Soup (1970) as Andrew Hunter
- Happy Ever After (1969) as Sir Douglas
- Remember the Germans (1969) as Robert
- Ooh La La! (1968)
- Father, Dear Father (1968) as Bill Mossman
- The Root of All Evil? (1968) as Chris
- Horizontal Hold (1968) as Charles Muspratt
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Charles Muspratt
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Robert
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as George
- The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh (1964) as Simon Bates
- Melissa (1964)
- Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow (1963) as Simon Bates
- The Break (1963) as Greg Parker
- The Saint (1962) as Jonathan Roper
- The Six Proud Walkers (1962)
- Stork Talk (1962)
- The Horsemasters (1961)
- Sunday-Night Play (1960) as George Henderson
- Suspect (1960) as Dr. Robert Marriott
- The Quiet Battle (1960) as Stephen Burton
- The Heart of a Man (1959) as Tony Carlisle
- Operation Amsterdam (1959) as Major Dillon
- The Rough and the Smooth (1959) as Mike Thompson
- Behind the Mask (1958) as Philip Selwood
- Six-Five Special (1957) as Self
- The Birthday Present (1957) as Simon Scott
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Michael Fuller
- Loser Takes All (1956) as Philip
- Romeo and Juliet (1955) as Romeo Montague
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Simon Bates
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Major George Brooke
- Salute the Toff (1952) as Draycott
- 1066 and All That (1952)
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as HRH George, Prince of Wales
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as Albert Landier
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as Romeo
- Waterfront (1950) as Deck-hand (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tony Britton best known for?
Tony Britton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mr. Holland's Opus (1995), Mr. Holland's Opus (1995), Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988), Scorpion Tales (1978).
When and where was Tony Britton born?
Tony Britton was born on June 9, 1924 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, UK. They passed away on December 22, 2019.
How many credits does Tony Britton have?
Tony Britton has accumulated over 63 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 2012.
What is Tony Britton's background in cinema and television?
Anthony Edward Lowry Tony Britton was an English actor born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, UK on June 9, 1924. He passed away on December 22, 2019 at the age of 95. He was known for his work in film, theatre, and television. His acting credits include appearances in various films, such as The Day of the Jackal, ...
Tony Britton by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Raffles (1977) — aged about 53
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Simon Bates — aged about 30
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Major George Brooke — aged about 30
- The Day of the Jackal (1973) as Inspector Thomas — aged about 49
- Scorpion Tales (1978) as Sir Wilfred Grafton — aged about 54
- The Saint (1962) as Jonathan Roper — aged about 38
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