Tony Hirst
Biography
Tony Hirst is a male actor born in Manchester, England, United Kingdom, on January 27, 1967. Known for his work in television and film, Hirst has twenty-one known credits in acting according to available database records. His filmography includes appearances in the films Riot Women, Pistol, and Broken. In addition to his acting work, Hirst is known for narrating the United Kingdom version of the television program How It's Made, which has been broadcast on Quest and the Discovery channels, as well as various programs for Channel 4.
Career overview
Tony Hirst is a male actor born in Manchester, England, United Kingdom, on January 27, 1967. Known for his work in both television and film, his known credits include twenty-one entries on the Movie Database platform. Among his filmography are appearances in the films Riot Women, Pistol, and Broken.
In addition to his acting credits, Hirst has worked extensively as a narrator. He narrates the United Kingdom version of the television program How It's Made, which has been broadcast on Quest and the Discovery channels. Furthermore, he has provided narration for various programmes aired on Channel 4.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
21 titles- Riot Women (2025) as Jerry
- Old Guy (2024) as William
- Boiling Point (2023) as Philip
- Better (2023) as Howard
- Alone (2023) as Self - Narrator
- Pistol (2022) as Tom Cook
- Everything I Know About Love (2022) as Mike
- Brassic (2019) as Dougie Ratcliffe
- Broken (2017) as Sgt Dennis Kilcaid
- National Theatre Live: Hangmen (2016) as Bill
- Glue (2014) as Simon Kendle
- Benefits Street (2014) as Narrator
- How It's Made: Dream Cars (2013) as Narrator
- Hollyoaks Later (2008) as Mike Barnes
- How does it work? (2008) as Narrator (voice)
- The Ghost Squad (2005)
- Blueprint for Disaster (2005) as Narrator
- Shameless (2004) as Police Controller
- Hollyoaks (1995) as Mike Barnes
- Ready, Steady, Cook (1994) as Self - Guest
- 99-1 (1994) as Wilson
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tony Hirst best known for?
Tony Hirst is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Last Act (1955), Brassic (2019), Shameless (2004), The Magnificent Seven (1960).
When and where was Tony Hirst born?
Tony Hirst was born on January 27, 1967 in Manchester, England, UK.
How many credits does Tony Hirst have?
Tony Hirst has accumulated over 21 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1994 to 2025.
What is Tony Hirst's background in cinema and television?
Tony Hirst is a male actor born in Manchester, England, United Kingdom, on January 27, 1967. Known for his work in television and film, Hirst has twenty-one known credits in acting according to available database records. His filmography includes appearances in the films Riot Women, Pistol, and Broken. In addition to h...