Tony Pitts
Biography
Tony Pitts is an English actor born on 10 October 1962 in Sheffield, Yorkshire. He initially planned a medical career but worked as a car mechanic before attending Stannington College, where director Barry Hines recruited him as an extra for the drama “Looks and Smiles”. Pitts was later given a larger part in that production and, in 1983, secured the role of Archie Brooks on the ITV soap opera Emmerdale. He portrayed the character for ten years until the storyline’s plane‑crash episode on 30 December 1993 ended the role. Following Emmerdale, Pitts has continued to appear in television productions, accumulating more than forty credited screen appearances.
Career overview
Tony Pitts was born on 10 October 1962 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. Early in his working life he was employed as a car mechanic, having originally intended to pursue a career in medicine. While attending Stannington College, he was discovered by writer Barry Hines, who was casting extras for the drama Looks and Smiles. Pitts was initially selected as an extra and subsequently received a larger part in the production, prompting him to commit to acting as a profession.
In 1983 Pitts secured the role of Archie Brooks on the ITV soap opera Emmerdale. He portrayed the character for a decade, remaining a regular presence on the series until the character’s death in the well‑known plane‑crash episode broadcast on 30 December 1993. Following his departure from Emmerdale, Pitts continued to work in television, adding to a portfolio that includes at least forty‑four credited performances. In addition to his acting work, he is also identified as a screenwriter and playwright. His career thus spans from early stage‑type roles in the late 1970s through a long‑running soap‑opera tenure and ongoing television appearances into the present.
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Full Filmography
50 titles- Sweet Sue (2023) as Ron
- Let Her Go (2022) Writer
- Let Her Go (2022) Director
- The North Water (2021) as Geoffrey Turner
- The Colour Room (2021) as Jack Walker
- All Creatures Great & Small (2020) as Richard Alderson
- Roadkill (2020) as Mick 'The Mouth' Murray
- Giri/Haji (2019) as Angling
- Wild Bill (2019) as Keith Metcalfe
- Affection (2019) as Dave
- Funny Cow (2018) as Bob
- Funny Cow (2018) Writer
- Funny Cow (2018) Executive Producer
- Journeyman (2018) as Richie
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) as Captain Pterro
- Triple 9 (2016) as Major Crimes Detective
- Away (2016) as Col
- Hyena (2015) as Keith
- Remember Me (2014) as DCI Grogan
- Peaky Blinders (2013) as Sergeant Moss
- Peaky Blinders (2013) as Inspector Moss
- My Mad Fat Diary (2013) as Chloe's Dad
- Line of Duty (2012) as DCS Les Hargreaves
- A Touch of Cloth (2012) as Bullock
- Dirk Gently (2012) as Robbie Glover
- When the Lights Went Out (2012) as Hilary Barnes
- Best Possible Taste: The Kenny Everett Story (2012) as Tom Cole
- War Horse (2011) as Sgt. Martin
- Scott & Bailey (2011) as Adrian Scott
- Sherlock (2010) as Chief Superintendant
- Accused (2010) as Sergeant George Wade
- Unforgiven (2009) as Adam Boothroyd
- Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1980 (2009) as John Nolan
- Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983 (2009) as John Nolan
- Dead Man Weds (2005) as Red
- Johnny Vegas: 18 Stone of Idiot - Unseen and Uncut (2005) Writer
- Conviction (2004)
- The Royal (2003) as Alec Glazer
- Johnny Vegas: Who's Ready for Ice Cream? (2003) as Kai Rydell
- Johnny Vegas: Who's Ready for Ice Cream? (2003) Writer
- The Lakes (1997) as DS Mooney
- The Fix (1997) as Peter Swan
- Silent Witness (1996) as D.S. Kevin Balshaw
- Hillsborough (1996) as PC in Control Box
- Heartbeat (1992) as Carl Southall
- Heartbeat (1992) as Brian Gilbert
- On the Palm (1987) as Evil Mick
- The Bill (1984)
- Rainy Day Women (1984) as Roy Bates
- Looks and Smiles (1981) as Alan Wright
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tony Pitts best known for?
Tony Pitts is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including All Creatures Great & Small (2020), Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), Triple 9 (2016), Peaky Blinders (2013).
When and where was Tony Pitts born?
Tony Pitts was born on October 10, 1962 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.
How many credits does Tony Pitts have?
Tony Pitts has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2023.
What is Tony Pitts's background in cinema and television?
Tony Pitts is an English actor born on 10 October 1962 in Sheffield, Yorkshire. He initially planned a medical career but worked as a car mechanic before attending Stannington College, where director Barry Hines recruited him as an extra for the drama “Looks and Smiles”. Pitts was later given a larger part in that prod...