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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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Poster of Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach
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
Poster of Cockneys vs Zombies
Cockneys vs Zombies
Tony Selby was 74 in Cockneys vs Zombies as 'Darryl'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 31 2012
Poster of The Making of The Trial of a Time Lord
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
Poster of Happy Birthday Shakespeare
Happy Birthday Shakespeare
Tony Selby was 62 in Happy Birthday Shakespeare as 'Roy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 23 2000
Poster of My Summer With Des
My Summer With Des
Tony Selby was 60 in My Summer With Des as 'Barman'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 25 1998
Poster of Loop
Loop
Tony Selby was 59 in Loop as 'Ted'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1997
Poster of Doctor Who: Dragonfire
Doctor Who: Dragonfire
Tony Selby was 49 in Doctor Who: Dragonfire as 'Sabalom Glitz'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 07 1987
Poster of The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden
Tony Selby was 49 in The Secret Garden as 'Sgt. Barney'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 30 1987
Poster of Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe
Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe
Tony Selby was 48 in Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe as 'Sabalom Glitz'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 06 1986
Poster of Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet
Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet
Tony Selby was 48 in Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet as 'Sabalom Glitz'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 27 1986
Poster of Theban Plays: Antigone
Theban Plays: Antigone
Tony Selby was 48 in Theban Plays: Antigone as 'Soldier'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1986
Poster of In the Secret State
In the Secret State
Tony Selby was 47 in In the Secret State as 'Mitchell'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle
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
Poster of If You Go Down in the Woods Today
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
Poster of The Union
The Union
Tony Selby was 42 in The Union as 'Frank Chapple'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 24 1981
Poster of Superman
Superman
Tony Selby was 40 in Superman as 'Hood (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 14 1978
Poster of A Touch of the Tiny Hacketts
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
Poster of Gambitt's Move
Gambitt's Move
Tony Selby was 37 in Gambitt's Move as 'Gee'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 06 1975
Poster of The Break
The Break
Tony Selby was 36 in The Break as 'Crawford'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 08 1974
Poster of I'm the Girl He Wants to Kill
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
Poster of The Changeling
The Changeling
Tony Selby was 35 in The Changeling as 'Jasperino'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 20 1974
Poster of The Square of Three
The Square of Three
Tony Selby was 35 in The Square of Three as 'Sergeant'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 16 1973
Poster of Soap Opera in Stockwell
Soap Opera in Stockwell
Tony Selby was 35 in Soap Opera in Stockwell as 'Mavis'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 11 1973
Poster of The Museum Attendant
The Museum Attendant
Tony Selby was 35 in The Museum Attendant as 'Flynn'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 02 1973
Poster of Adolf Hitler - My Part in His Downfall
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
Poster of Nobody Ordered Love
Nobody Ordered Love
Tony Selby was 34 in Nobody Ordered Love as 'Peter Triman'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1972
Poster of Villain
Villain
Tony Selby was 33 in Villain as 'Duncan'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 26 1971
Poster of Carry On Loving
Carry On Loving
Tony Selby was 32 in Carry On Loving as 'Wrestler (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 20 1970
Poster of In Search of Gregory
In Search of Gregory
Tony Selby was 31 in In Search of Gregory as 'Taxi Driver'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1969
Poster of Before Winter Comes
Before Winter Comes
Tony Selby was 30 in Before Winter Comes as 'Ted'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 1969
Poster of Nobody Runs Forever
Nobody Runs Forever
Tony Selby was 30 in Nobody Runs Forever as 'Cameraman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 22 1968
Poster of Witchfinder General
Witchfinder General
Tony Selby was 30 in Witchfinder General as 'Salter'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 17 1968
Poster of Poor Cow
Poor Cow
Tony Selby was 29 in Poor Cow as 'Customer in Pub'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 05 1967
Poster of The Gentleman Caller
The Gentleman Caller
Tony Selby was 29 in The Gentleman Caller as 'Ged'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 1967
Poster of Another Day, Another Dollar
Another Day, Another Dollar
Tony Selby was 29 in Another Day, Another Dollar as 'Charlie Mills'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 08 1967
Poster of Present Laughter
Present Laughter
Tony Selby was 29 in Present Laughter as 'Fred'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 28 1967
Poster of A Night Out
A Night Out
Tony Selby was 28 in A Night Out as 'Albert Stokes'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 13 1967
Poster of Alfie
Alfie
Tony Selby was 28 in Alfie as 'Lacey'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 29 1966
Poster of Silent Song
Silent Song
Tony Selby was 27 in Silent Song as 'Maurice'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 02 1966
Poster of Press for Time
Press for Time
Tony Selby was 27 in Press for Time as 'Harry Marshall'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of The Early Bird
The Early Bird
Tony Selby was 27 in The Early Bird as 'Godfrey'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 30 1965
Poster of Tomorrow, Just You Wait
Tomorrow, Just You Wait
Tony Selby was 27 in Tomorrow, Just You Wait as 'Harry'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 24 1965
Poster of Up the Junction
Up the Junction
Tony Selby was 27 in Up the Junction as 'Dave'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 03 1965
Poster of War-Gods of the Deep
War-Gods of the Deep
Tony Selby was 27 in War-Gods of the Deep as 'George'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 26 1965
Poster of Three Clear Sundays
Three Clear Sundays
Tony Selby was 27 in Three Clear Sundays as 'Danny Lee'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 07 1965
Poster of A Tap on the Shoulder
A Tap on the Shoulder
Tony Selby was 26 in A Tap on the Shoulder as 'Tim'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 06 1965
Poster of The Entertainer
The Entertainer
Tony Selby was 22 in The Entertainer as 'Teddy Boy (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 25 1960
Poster of An Alligator Named Daisy
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
Poster of New Tricks
New Tricks
Tony Selby was 65+ in New Tricks as 'Danny Paye'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Burnside
Burnside
Tony Selby was 62+ in Burnside as 'Jim Summers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 07 2000
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Tony Selby was 59+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Vic Bishop'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of The World of Lee Evans
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
Poster of The Detectives
The Detectives
Tony Selby was 54+ in The Detectives as 'Sgt. 'Nozzer' Richardson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 27 1993
Poster of Mulberry
Mulberry
Tony Selby was 53+ in Mulberry as 'Bert Finch'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 24 1992
Poster of Love Hurts
Love Hurts
Tony Selby was 53+ in Love Hurts as 'Max Taplow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 03 1992
Poster of The Paradise Club
The Paradise Club
Tony Selby was 51+ in The Paradise Club as 'Jack Deverell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 19 1989
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Tony Selby was 48+ in Casualty as 'Leon, Dan Kavanagh'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of Hideaway
Hideaway
Tony Selby was 47+ in Hideaway
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 11 1986
Poster of Lovejoy
Lovejoy
Tony Selby was 47+ in Lovejoy as 'Sgt. Hartley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 1986
Poster of C.A.T.S. Eyes
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
Poster of EastEnders
EastEnders
Tony Selby was 46+ in EastEnders as 'Uncle Clive'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 19 1985
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
Tony Selby was 46+ in The Bill
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984
Poster of Duty Free
Duty Free
Tony Selby was 45+ in Duty Free as 'Charlie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 13 1984
Poster of Jack Of Diamonds
Jack Of Diamonds
Tony Selby was 45+ in Jack Of Diamonds
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 03 1983
Poster of Bergerac
Bergerac
Tony Selby was 43+ in Bergerac as 'Paul'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 1981
Poster of Minder
Minder
Tony Selby was 41+ in Minder as 'Jack, Muldoon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of Get Some In!
Get Some In!
Tony Selby was 37+ in Get Some In!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 16 1975
Poster of Two's Company
Two's Company
Tony Selby was 37+ in Two's Company as 'Mr. Burton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1975
Poster of The Good Life
The Good Life
Tony Selby was 37+ in The Good Life as 'Sam'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 04 1975
Poster of Cilla's Comedy Six
Cilla's Comedy Six
Tony Selby was 36+ in Cilla's Comedy Six
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 15 1975
Poster of The Sweeney
The Sweeney
Tony Selby was 36+ in The Sweeney as 'Johnny Lyon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 02 1975
Poster of Moody and Pegg
Moody and Pegg
Tony Selby was 36+ in Moody and Pegg
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 29 1974
Poster of Black and Blue
Black and Blue
Tony Selby was 35+ in Black and Blue
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 14 1973
Poster of Thriller
Thriller
Tony Selby was 35+ in Thriller as 'Mark'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 14 1973
Poster of Crown Court
Crown Court
Tony Selby was 34+ in Crown Court as 'Bill Broad, Tom Morgan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Tony Selby was 32+ in Play for Today as 'Stan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Ace of Wands
Ace of Wands
Tony Selby was 32+ in Ace of Wands
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 29 1970
Poster of Shine A Light
Shine A Light
Tony Selby was 32+ in Shine A Light
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 01 1970
Poster of Catweazle
Catweazle
Tony Selby was 31+ in Catweazle as 'Sergeant Jones'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 15 1970
Poster of Special Branch
Special Branch
Tony Selby was 31+ in Special Branch as 'Ridley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 17 1969
Poster of Department S
Department S
Tony Selby was 31+ in Department S as 'Mallin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1969
Poster of Callan
Callan
Tony Selby was 29+ in Callan
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 08 1967
Poster of King of the River
King of the River
Tony Selby was 28+ in King of the River
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 06 1966
Poster of Public Eye
Public Eye
Tony Selby was 26+ in Public Eye as 'Constable'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 23 1965
Poster of The Wednesday Play
The Wednesday Play
Tony Selby was 26+ in The Wednesday Play as 'Harry, Dave'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 1964
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Tony Selby was 25+ in Doctor Who as 'Glitz'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of Z-Cars
Z-Cars
Tony Selby was 23+ in Z-Cars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 1962
Poster of The Avengers
The Avengers
Tony Selby was 22+ in The Avengers as 'Stanley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1961
Poster of No Hiding Place
No Hiding Place
Tony Selby was 21+ in No Hiding Place
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1959
Poster of Armchair Theatre
Armchair Theatre
Tony Selby was 18+ in Armchair Theatre as 'Sergeant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1956
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
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