Tony Hendra
Biography
Tony Hendra was an English actor. He was born on July 10, 1941, in Hertfordshire, England, UK. Hendra was a classmate of Stephen Hawking at St Albans School and attended St John's College, Cambridge. He was a member of the Cambridge University Footlights revue in 1962, alongside John Cleese, Graham Chapman, and Tim Brooke-Taylor. Hendra is known for starring in the film This Is Spinal Tap as the band's manager Ian Faith. He died on March 4, 2021, at the age of 79.
Career overview
Tony Hendra was an English actor who worked mostly in the United States. He is known for his role as the band's manager Ian Faith in the film This Is Spinal Tap. Hendra's acting credits include a total of 21 known roles.
Hendra's acting career also involved working in television, although specific details about his television work are not provided. He is best known for his work as a writer and co-producer on the British satirical television series Spitting Image, but it is not specified if he appeared in the show as an actor.
Hendra's acting career spanned several decades, with his birthdate listed as July 10, 1941, and his date of death listed as March 4, 2021.
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Full Filmography
23 titles- Belushi (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Who's Who in Mycology (2016) Screenplay
- Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead (2015) as Self
- Whatever Happened to Spitting Image? (2010) as Self (archive footage)
- Snow White: The Sequel (2007) Writer
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Book Publisher
- Suits (1999) as George Parkyn
- The Great White Hype (1996) Writer
- The Cosby Mysteries (1994)
- Life with Mikey (1993) as Cookie Commercial Director
- Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986) as Hunter
- Miami Vice (1984) as Gordon Wiggins
- This Is Spinal Tap (1984) as Ian Faith
- The Big Bang (1984) Writer
- Spinal Tap: The Final Tour (1981) as Ian Faith
- Mama Dracula (1980) Writer
- Disco Beaver from Outer Space (1979) Producer
- Disco Beaver from Outer Space (1979) Writer
- Lemmings (1973) Producer
- Lemmings (1973) Writer
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Kraft Music Hall (1958) as Self
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tony Hendra best known for?
Tony Hendra is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001), Primer (2004), Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986), Inherit the Wind (1960).
When and where was Tony Hendra born?
Tony Hendra was born on July 10, 1941 in Hertfordshire, England, UK. They passed away on March 4, 2021.
How many credits does Tony Hendra have?
Tony Hendra has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2020.
What is Tony Hendra's background in cinema and television?
Tony Hendra was an English actor. He was born on July 10, 1941, in Hertfordshire, England, UK. Hendra was a classmate of Stephen Hawking at St Albans School and attended St John's College, Cambridge. He was a member of the Cambridge University Footlights revue in 1962, alongside John Cleese, Graham Chapman, and Tim Bro...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Book Publisher — aged about 59
- Miami Vice (1984) as Gordon Wiggins — aged about 42
- This Is Spinal Tap (1984) as Ian Faith — aged about 42
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self — aged about 6
- Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986) as Hunter — aged about 44
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self — aged about 19
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