Tony Selby

Tony Selby

Deceased · Born: Feb 26, 1938 · Died: Sep 5, 2021

Personal Details

BornFeb 26, 1938 Chelsea, London, England, UK
Spouse
  • Gina Sellers

    ( Nov 22, 1986 to Sep 5, 2021 )
  • Jacqui Milburn

    ( Oct 30, 1964 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Noted character actor, renowned for his exceptional performances in two distinctive films, Villain (1971) and Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall (1973),both released in the early 1970s. With his warm, down-to-earth, and friendly London accent, he had already established himself as a regular presence on British television by the mid-1960s.

Throughout his career, he appeared in a wide range of television series, including No Hiding Place (1964),The Avengers, Department S, and Catweazle, prior to 1972. His filmography boasts notable roles in Alfie (1966),Superman (1978),and An Alligator Named Daisy, showcasing his versatility as an actor.

However, it is his extensive work in television that has been his true calling, with notable roles in Get Some In (1975),Love Hurts (1992-1994),and Burnside (2000). His impressive guest appearances in various shows, such as Minder, Dr. Who, Casualty, Lovejoy, Holby City, The Bill, and Eastenders, have further solidified his reputation as a talented and charismatic actor.

His ability to convey menace when needed, coupled with his natural charm, has made him a sought-after guest star in numerous British television programs, leaving a lasting impression on audiences and cementing his place as a beloved character actor.

Career

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2012
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2008
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2000
Burnside
Burnside as Jim Summers
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1998
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1997
Loop
Loop as Ted
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The Detectives
The Detectives as Sgt. 'Nozzer' Richardson
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1994
Love Hurts
Love Hurts as Max Taplow
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1992
Mulberry
Mulberry as Bert Finch
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1987
The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden as Sgt. Barney
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1986
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Doctor Who
Doctor Who as Glitz
{"id":191303,"title":"Play for Today","year":"1981","character":"Frank Chapple","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/play-for-today-1981-16","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_191303.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_191303.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Play for Today
Play for Today as Frank Chapple
{"id":162930,"title":"If You Go Down in the Woods Today","year":"1981","character":"Boozy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/if-you-go-down-in-the-woods-today","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162930.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162930.jpg"},"released":1}
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1978
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Superman
Superman as Hood (uncredited)
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{"id":103834605,"title":"Two's Company","year":1975,"character":"Mr. Burton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/twos-company","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834605.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834605.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
Two's Company
Two's Company as Mr. Burton
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Get Some In!
Get Some In! as Corporal Marsh
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1974
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1973
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1972
Comedy Playhouse
Comedy Playhouse as Ron Bates
{"id":23554,"title":"Villain","year":"1971","character":"Duncan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/villain","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1auto65q4t30.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1auto65q4t30.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
Villain
Villain as Duncan
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{"id":23010,"title":"Carry on Loving","year":"1970","character":"Wrestler (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/carry-on-loving","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5pdncnkj1ce0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5pdncnkj1ce0.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
Carry on Loving
Carry on Loving as Wrestler (uncredited)
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1969
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1968
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Nobody Runs Forever
Nobody Runs Forever as Cameraman (uncredited)
{"id":166687,"title":"Theatre 625","year":"1967","character":"Albert Stokes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/theatre-625-1967-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_166687.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_166687.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
Theatre 625
Theatre 625 as Albert Stokes
{"id":87552,"title":"Poor Cow","year":"1967","character":"Customer in Pub","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/poor-cow","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/692cs4qd6lh0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/692cs4qd6lh0.jpg"},"released":1}
Poor Cow
Poor Cow as Customer in Pub
{"id":87678,"title":"Press for Time","year":"1966","character":"Harry Marshall","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/press-for-time","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87678.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87678.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
Press for Time
Press for Time as Harry Marshall
{"id":14353,"title":"Alfie","year":"1966","character":"Lacey","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/alfie-1966","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14353.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14353.jpg"},"released":1}
Alfie
Alfie as Lacey
{"id":168031,"title":"The Wednesday Play","year":"1965","character":"Tim","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-wednesday-play-1965-5","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_168031.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_168031.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
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{"id":65531,"title":"War-Gods of the Deep","year":"1965","character":"George","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/war-gods-of-the-deep","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65531.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65531.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":66232,"title":"The Entertainer","year":"1960","character":"Teddy Boy (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-entertainer-1960","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66232.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66232.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
The Entertainer
The Entertainer as Teddy Boy (uncredited)
{"id":173760,"title":"Jazz Boat","year":"1960","character":"Boat Ticket Collector","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jazz-boat","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173760.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173760.jpg"},"released":1}
Jazz Boat
Jazz Boat as Boat Ticket Collector
{"id":67144,"title":"An Alligator Named Daisy","year":"1955","character":"Boy with Stick (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/an-alligator-named-daisy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67144.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67144.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
An Alligator Named Daisy
An Alligator Named Daisy as Boy with Stick (uncredited)
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2016