Tony Selby
Acting Born Feb 26, 1938 Died Sep 5, 2021 Lambeth, South London, England, UK 118 credits
Biography
Tony Selby works in acting. Born February 26, 1938 in Lambeth, South London, England, UK. Died September 5, 2021. Archytele tracks 118 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Robert Lindsay
3 shared titles
John Barrett
2 shared titles
Michael Robbins
2 shared titles
Carol White
2 shared titles
George Sewell
2 shared titles
Penelope Keith
2 shared titles
Angela Thorne
2 shared titles
Michael Standing
2 shared titles
Vincent Price
2 shared titles
Paddy Joyce
2 shared titles
Career timeline
Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach
Richard Wilson - Both Feet In the Army
Cockneys vs Zombies
The Making of The Trial of a Time Lord
New Tricks
Rose and Maloney
BurnsideHappy Birthday Shakespeare
My Summer With Des
Midsomer MurdersThe Vanishing ManLoop
The Queen's NoseThe World of Lee Evans
The Detectives
Love HurtsMulberry
The Paradise ClubThe Nineteenth Hole
Doctor Who: DragonfireThe Secret Garden
CasualtyCasualtyLovejoyHideawayTheban Plays: Antigone
EastEndersC.A.T.S. EyesIn the Secret State
The BillDuty FreeGive Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
Jack Of Diamonds
BergeracThe UnionPlays for PleasureIf You Go Down in the Woods Today
MinderMinder
SupermanA Touch of the Tiny Hacketts
The SweeneyThe Good LifeTwo's CompanyGet Some In!Gambitt's Move
Churchill's PeopleThe BreakMoody and PeggThe ChangelingI'm the Girl He Wants to Kill
Centre PlayCentre PlayThrillerBlack and BlueThe Square of Three
Crown CourtCrown CourtNew Scotland YardNobody Ordered Love
Villain
Play for TodayAce of WandsCatweazleCarry On LovingShine A Light
ITV Saturday Night TheatreDepartment SBefore Winter ComesIn Search of Gregory
Witchfinder GeneralNobody Runs Forever
CallanHalf Hour StoryPoor CowThe Devil a Monk Would BePresent Laughter
Full Filmography
118 titles- Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach (2016) as Self - Actor
- Richard Wilson - Both Feet In the Army (2013) as (archive footage)
- Cockneys vs Zombies (2012) as Darryl
- The Making of The Trial of a Time Lord (2008)
- New Tricks (2004) as Danny Paye
- Rose and Maloney (2002) as Ben Roche
- Burnside (2000) as Jim Summers
- Happy Birthday Shakespeare (2000) as Roy
- My Summer With Des (1998) as Barman
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Vic Bishop
- The Vanishing Man (1997) as Danny
- Loop (1997) as Ted
- The Queen's Nose (1995) as Bicycle Shop Manager
- The World of Lee Evans (1995) as Father
- The Detectives (1993) as Sgt. 'Nozzer' Richardson
- Love Hurts (1992) as Max Taplow
- Mulberry (1992) as Bert Finch
- The Paradise Club (1989) as Jack Deverell
- The Nineteenth Hole (1989) as Brooks
- Doctor Who: Dragonfire (1987) as Sabalom Glitz
- The Secret Garden (1987) as Sgt. Barney
- Casualty (1986) as Leon
- Casualty (1986) as Dan Kavanagh
- Lovejoy (1986) as Sgt. Hartley
- Hideaway (1986) as Terry Staples
- Theban Plays: Antigone (1986) as Soldier
- Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe (1986) as Sabalom Glitz
- Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet (1986) as Sabalom Glitz
- EastEnders (1985) as Uncle Clive
- C.A.T.S. Eyes (1985)
- In the Secret State (1985) as Mitchell
- The Bill (1984)
- Duty Free (1984) as Charlie
- Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle (1984) as Benny
- Jack Of Diamonds (1983)
- Bergerac (1981) as Paul
- The Union (1981) as Frank Chapple
- Plays for Pleasure (1981) as Charlie
- If You Go Down in the Woods Today (1981) as Boozy
- Minder (1979) as Jack
- Minder (1979) as Muldoon
- Superman (1978) as Hood (uncredited)
- A Touch of the Tiny Hacketts (1978) as Stan
- The Sweeney (1975) as Johnny Lyon
- The Good Life (1975) as Sam
- Two's Company (1975) as Mr. Burton
- Get Some In! (1975) as Corporal Marsh
- Gambitt's Move (1975) as Gee
- Cilla's Comedy Six (1975)
- Churchill's People (1974) as John Church
- The Break (1974) as Crawford
- Moody and Pegg (1974)
- The Changeling (1974) as Jasperino
- I'm the Girl He Wants to Kill (1974) as Mark
- Centre Play (1973) as Flynn
- Centre Play (1973) as Gee
- Thriller (1973) as Mark
- Black and Blue (1973) as Mavis
- The Square of Three (1973) as Sergeant
- Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall (1973) as Bill
- Soap Opera in Stockwell (1973) as Mavis
- The Museum Attendant (1973) as Flynn
- Crown Court (1972) as Bill Broad
- Crown Court (1972) as Tom Morgan
- New Scotland Yard (1972) as PC Trent
- Nobody Ordered Love (1972) as Peter Triman
- Villain (1971) as Duncan
- Play for Today (1970) as Stan
- Ace of Wands (1970) as Sam Maxstead
- Catweazle (1970) as Sergeant Jones
- Carry On Loving (1970) as Wrestler (uncredited)
- Shine A Light (1970) as Jr. Lighthouseman Les Robinson
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Bob
- Department S (1969) as Mallin
- Before Winter Comes (1969) as Ted
- In Search of Gregory (1969) as Taxi Driver
- Witchfinder General (1968) as Salter
- Nobody Runs Forever (1968) as Cameraman (uncredited)
- Callan (1967)
- Half Hour Story (1967) as Ged
- Poor Cow (1967) as Customer in Pub
- The Devil a Monk Would Be (1967) as Brother Malachy
- Present Laughter (1967) as Fred
- The Gentleman Caller (1967) as Ged
- Another Day, Another Dollar (1967) as Charlie Mills
- A Night Out (1967) as Albert Stokes
- The Informer (1966) as Tony Cass
- King of the River (1966) as Jag
- Alfie (1966) as Lacey
- Press for Time (1966) as Harry Marshall
- Silent Song (1966) as Maurice
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Henry Straker
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Jasperino
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Danny
- Public Eye (1965) as Constable
- War-Gods of the Deep (1965) as George
- The Early Bird (1965) as Godfrey (uncredited)
- Three Clear Sundays (1965) as Danny Lee
- Tomorrow, Just You Wait (1965) as Harry
- A Tap on the Shoulder (1965) as Tim
- Up the Junction (1965) as Dave
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Harry
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Dave
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Tim
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Danny Lee
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Charlie Mills
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Brother Malachy
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Albert Stokes
- Doctor Who (1963) as Glitz
- Z-Cars (1962)
- The Avengers (1961) as Stanley
- An Age of Kings (1960)
- The Entertainer (1960) as Teddy Boy (uncredited)
- Jazz Boat (1960) as Boat Ticket Collector
- No Hiding Place (1959)
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Sergeant
- An Alligator Named Daisy (1955) as Boy with Stick (uncredited)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Sgt. Barney
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tony Selby best known for?
Tony Selby is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cockneys vs Zombies (2012), Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008), The Evil Dead (1981), Ben 10: Alien Swarm (2009).
When and where was Tony Selby born?
Tony Selby was born on February 26, 1938 in Lambeth, South London, England, UK. They passed away on September 5, 2021.
How many credits does Tony Selby have?
Tony Selby has accumulated over 118 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2016.
What is Tony Selby's background in cinema and television?
Congenial character actor, Tony Selby was the epitome of the down-to earth, friendly Londoner of stage and screen. He starred in films such as Alfie, Adolf Hitler - My Part In His Downfall, Villain and even Superman, but it is the small screen that was his more natural home; he headlined Get Some In (1975) as the memor...
Tony Selby by the numbers
118credits
51films
67TV series
1951–2016active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Sgt. Barney — aged about 13
- Public Eye (1965) as Constable — aged about 27
- The Sweeney (1975) as Johnny Lyon — aged about 37
- Love Hurts (1992) as Max Taplow — aged about 54
- Doctor Who (1963) as Glitz — aged about 25
- The Good Life (1975) as Sam — aged about 37
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