Tony Beckley

Tony Beckley

Deceased · Born: Oct 7, 1927 · Died: Apr 19, 1980

Personal Details

BornOct 7, 1927 Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK
Parents
  • Beatrice Mitchell

Biography

Noted for his extensive and distinguished career, Beckley, a graduate of the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, made his mark on the small screen with appearances in the BBC's acclaimed productions of "Romeo and Juliet", "War and Peace", and "Julius Caesar".

On the stage, he had the privilege of sharing the spotlight with the esteemed Maggie Smith in the production of "Snap", and with the renowned Elaine Stritch in Tennessee Williams' thought-provoking "Small Craft Warnings".

Throughout his long and storied career, Beckley amassed an impressive total of over 1000 stage productions and television shows in England, solidifying his status as a veteran actor of immense talent and dedication.

In his final film role, Beckley brought a chilling presence to the screen as the killer in the 1979 thriller "When a Stranger Calls", a performance that cemented his enduring legacy in the world of entertainment.

Career

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1979
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1978
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1975
Doctor Who
Doctor Who as Harrison Chase
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1974
Gold
Gold as Stephen Marais
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Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder as Sgt. Greene
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1972
Sitting Target
Sitting Target as Soapy Tucker
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Beware My Brethren
Beware My Brethren as Kenny Wemys
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1971
In the Devil's Garden
In the Devil's Garden as Leslie Sanford
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Get Carter
Get Carter as Peter
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1969
The Italian Job
The Italian Job as Camp Freddie
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1968
The Lost Continent
The Lost Continent as Harry Tyler
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1967
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1965
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1963
The Saint
The Saint as John Kennett