Quick Facts
Born:
1946-06-20
Birthplace:
Solihull, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Credits:
21 Total Roles
Tony Aitken
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Biography
Tony Aitken is an English actor, known for playing a variety of parts in popular television programmes.
He attended Belmont Abbey School, Hereford, 1959โ64. He was active in the amateur dramatic society, appearing in many revues, plays and Gilbert and Sullivan productions. He acted with Neville Buswell another student at the school. Trained as a Drama and Art Teacher at St. Mary's University College, London 1964โ67.
Over a forty five year career in theatre and TV, he has appeared regularly in series such as The Sweeney, Porridge, The Mistress, Agatha Christie's Poirot, Holby City, Casualty, End of Part One and No. 73, in films such as Robin Hood Junior, Jabberwocky, Quincy's Quest and The Remains of the Day in which he played the Postmaster. Sharpe (sharpeโs revenge) as a clark in the war office who hands sharpe his orders posting him to Yorkshire.
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He attended Belmont Abbey School, Hereford, 1959โ64. He was active in the amateur dramatic society, appearing in many revues, plays and Gilbert and Sullivan productions. He acted with Neville Buswell another student at the school. Trained as a Drama and Art Teacher at St. Mary's University College, London 1964โ67.
Over a forty five year career in theatre and TV, he has appeared regularly in series such as The Sweeney, Porridge, The Mistress, Agatha Christie's Poirot, Holby City, Casualty, End of Part One and No. 73, in films such as Robin Hood Junior, Jabberwocky, Quincy's Quest and The Remains of the Day in which he played the Postmaster. Sharpe (sharpeโs revenge) as a clark in the war office who hands sharpe his orders posting him to Yorkshire.
This page is based on a Wikipedia article written by contributors. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Known For
The Remains of the Day
Postmaster
Blackadder
Minstrel
Blackadder
Mad Beggar
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Tommy Pinner
Jabberwocky
Flagellant
Keeping Up Appearances
TV Repairman
Open All Hours
Norman
Porridge
Chaplain
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Arbiter MOVIE | Aubrey |
| 2000 | My Hero TV | Mr Lawrence |
| 1995 | Queen's Nose TV | Smithers |
| 1994 | Calliope MOVIE | Oliver Khayam |
| 1993 | The Remains of the Day MOVIE | Postmaster |
| 1990 | Keeping Up Appearances TV | TV Repairman |
| 1989 | Close to Home TV | Artie |
| 1989 | Agatha Christie's Poirot TV | Tommy Pinner |
| 1983 | Blackadder TV | Minstrel |
| 1983 | Blackadder TV | Mad Beggar |