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Tony Selby

Bio: 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 memorable bully Corporal Marsh, and had a main part in Love Hurts (1992-94) opposite Adam Faith and Zoe Wanamaker

Born: Sat, Feb 26 1938

Birthplace: Lambeth, South London, England, UK

Death: Sun, Sep 05 2021

Tony Selby is 83 years old

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Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach

Tony Selby was 78 in Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach as 'Self - Actor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 30 2016

Cockneys vs Zombies

Tony Selby was 74 in Cockneys vs Zombies as 'Darryl'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 31 2012

The Making of The Trial of a Time Lord

Tony Selby was 70 in The Making of The Trial of a Time Lord

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 30 2008

Happy Birthday Shakespeare

Tony Selby was 62 in Happy Birthday Shakespeare as 'Roy'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 23 2000

My Summer With Des

Tony Selby was 60 in My Summer With Des as 'Barman'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 25 1998

Loop

Tony Selby was 59 in Loop as 'Ted'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1997

Doctor Who: Dragonfire

Tony Selby was 49 in Doctor Who: Dragonfire as 'Sabalom Glitz'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 07 1987

The Secret Garden

Tony Selby was 49 in The Secret Garden as 'Sgt. Barney'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 30 1987

Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe

Tony Selby was 48 in Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe as 'Sabalom Glitz'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 06 1986

Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet

Tony Selby was 48 in Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet as 'Sabalom Glitz'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 27 1986

Theban Plays: Antigone

Tony Selby was 48 in Theban Plays: Antigone as 'Soldier'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1986

In the Secret State

Tony Selby was 47 in In the Secret State as 'Mitchell'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1985

Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle

Tony Selby was 46 in Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle as 'Benny'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 31 1984

If You Go Down in the Woods Today

Tony Selby was 43 in If You Go Down in the Woods Today as 'Boozy'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 29 1981

The Union

Tony Selby was 42 in The Union as 'Frank Chapple'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 24 1981

Superman

Tony Selby was 40 in Superman as 'Hood (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 14 1978

A Touch of the Tiny Hacketts

Tony Selby was 40 in A Touch of the Tiny Hacketts as 'Stan'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 31 1978

Gambitt's Move

Tony Selby was 37 in Gambitt's Move as 'Gee'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 06 1975

The Break

Tony Selby was 36 in The Break as 'Crawford'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 08 1974

I'm the Girl He Wants to Kill

Tony Selby was 36 in I'm the Girl He Wants to Kill as 'Mark'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 18 1974

The Changeling

Tony Selby was 35 in The Changeling as 'Jasperino'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 20 1974

The Square of Three

Tony Selby was 35 in The Square of Three as 'Sergeant'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 16 1973

Soap Opera in Stockwell

Tony Selby was 35 in Soap Opera in Stockwell as 'Mavis'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 11 1973

The Museum Attendant

Tony Selby was 35 in The Museum Attendant as 'Flynn'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 02 1973

Adolf Hitler - My Part in His Downfall

Tony Selby was 35 in Adolf Hitler - My Part in His Downfall as 'Bill'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 12 1973

Nobody Ordered Love

Tony Selby was 34 in Nobody Ordered Love as 'Peter Triman'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1972

Villain

Tony Selby was 33 in Villain as 'Duncan'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 26 1971

Carry On Loving

Tony Selby was 32 in Carry On Loving as 'Wrestler (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 20 1970

In Search of Gregory

Tony Selby was 31 in In Search of Gregory as 'Taxi Driver'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1969

Before Winter Comes

Tony Selby was 30 in Before Winter Comes as 'Ted'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 1969

Nobody Runs Forever

Tony Selby was 30 in Nobody Runs Forever as 'Cameraman (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 22 1968

Witchfinder General

Tony Selby was 30 in Witchfinder General as 'Salter'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 17 1968

Poor Cow

Tony Selby was 29 in Poor Cow as 'Customer in Pub'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 05 1967

The Gentleman Caller

Tony Selby was 29 in The Gentleman Caller as 'Ged'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 1967

Another Day, Another Dollar

Tony Selby was 29 in Another Day, Another Dollar as 'Charlie Mills'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 08 1967

Present Laughter

Tony Selby was 29 in Present Laughter as 'Fred'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 28 1967

A Night Out

Tony Selby was 28 in A Night Out as 'Albert Stokes'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 13 1967

Alfie

Tony Selby was 28 in Alfie as 'Lacey'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 29 1966

Silent Song

Tony Selby was 27 in Silent Song as 'Maurice'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 02 1966

Press for Time

Tony Selby was 27 in Press for Time as 'Harry Marshall'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966

The Early Bird

Tony Selby was 27 in The Early Bird as 'Godfrey'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 30 1965

Tomorrow, Just You Wait

Tony Selby was 27 in Tomorrow, Just You Wait as 'Harry'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 24 1965

Up the Junction

Tony Selby was 27 in Up the Junction as 'Dave'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 03 1965

War-Gods of the Deep

Tony Selby was 27 in War-Gods of the Deep as 'George'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 26 1965

Three Clear Sundays

Tony Selby was 27 in Three Clear Sundays as 'Danny Lee'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 07 1965

A Tap on the Shoulder

Tony Selby was 26 in A Tap on the Shoulder as 'Tim'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 06 1965

The Entertainer

Tony Selby was 22 in The Entertainer as 'Teddy Boy (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 25 1960

An Alligator Named Daisy

Tony Selby was 17 in An Alligator Named Daisy as 'Boy with Stick (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 13 1955

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

New Tricks

Tony Selby was 65+ in New Tricks as 'Danny Paye'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 2004

Burnside

Tony Selby was 62+ in Burnside as 'Jim Summers'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 07 2000

Midsomer Murders

Tony Selby was 59+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Vic Bishop'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997

The World of Lee Evans

Tony Selby was 57+ in The World of Lee Evans as 'Father'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 02 1995

The Detectives

Tony Selby was 54+ in The Detectives as 'Sgt. 'Nozzer' Richardson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 27 1993

Mulberry

Tony Selby was 53+ in Mulberry as 'Bert Finch'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 24 1992

Love Hurts

Tony Selby was 53+ in Love Hurts as 'Max Taplow'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 03 1992

The Paradise Club

Tony Selby was 51+ in The Paradise Club as 'Jack Deverell'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 19 1989

Casualty

Tony Selby was 48+ in Casualty as 'Leon, Dan Kavanagh'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986

Hideaway

Tony Selby was 47+ in Hideaway

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 11 1986

Lovejoy

Tony Selby was 47+ in Lovejoy as 'Sgt. Hartley'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 1986

C.A.T.S. Eyes

Tony Selby was 47+ in C.A.T.S. Eyes

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 12 1985

EastEnders

Tony Selby was 46+ in EastEnders as 'Uncle Clive'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 19 1985

The Bill

Tony Selby was 46+ in The Bill

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984

Duty Free

Tony Selby was 45+ in Duty Free as 'Charlie'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 13 1984

Jack Of Diamonds

Tony Selby was 45+ in Jack Of Diamonds

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 03 1983

Bergerac

Tony Selby was 43+ in Bergerac as 'Paul'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 1981

Minder

Tony Selby was 41+ in Minder as 'Jack, Muldoon'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979

Get Some In!

Tony Selby was 37+ in Get Some In!

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 16 1975

Two's Company

Tony Selby was 37+ in Two's Company as 'Mr. Burton'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1975

The Good Life

Tony Selby was 37+ in The Good Life as 'Sam'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 04 1975

Cilla's Comedy Six

Tony Selby was 36+ in Cilla's Comedy Six

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 15 1975

The Sweeney

Tony Selby was 36+ in The Sweeney as 'Johnny Lyon'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 02 1975

Moody and Pegg

Tony Selby was 36+ in Moody and Pegg

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 29 1974

Black and Blue

Tony Selby was 35+ in Black and Blue

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 14 1973

Thriller

Tony Selby was 35+ in Thriller as 'Mark'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 14 1973

Crown Court

Tony Selby was 34+ in Crown Court as 'Bill Broad, Tom Morgan'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972

Play for Today

Tony Selby was 32+ in Play for Today as 'Stan'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970

Ace of Wands

Tony Selby was 32+ in Ace of Wands

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 29 1970

Shine A Light

Tony Selby was 32+ in Shine A Light

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 01 1970

Catweazle

Tony Selby was 31+ in Catweazle as 'Sergeant Jones'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 15 1970

Special Branch

Tony Selby was 31+ in Special Branch as 'Ridley'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 17 1969

Department S

Tony Selby was 31+ in Department S as 'Mallin'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1969

Callan

Tony Selby was 29+ in Callan

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 08 1967

King of the River

Tony Selby was 28+ in King of the River

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 06 1966

Public Eye

Tony Selby was 26+ in Public Eye as 'Constable'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 23 1965

The Wednesday Play

Tony Selby was 26+ in The Wednesday Play as 'Harry, Dave'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 1964

Doctor Who

Tony Selby was 25+ in Doctor Who as 'Glitz'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963

Z-Cars

Tony Selby was 23+ in Z-Cars

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 1962

The Avengers

Tony Selby was 22+ in The Avengers as 'Stanley'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1961

No Hiding Place

Tony Selby was 21+ in No Hiding Place

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1959

Armchair Theatre

Tony Selby was 18+ in Armchair Theatre as 'Sergeant'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1956

Hallmark Hall of Fame

Tony Selby was 13+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Sgt. Barney'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951