Quick Facts
Born:
1950-02-20
Birthplace:
Pendleton, Lancashire, UK
Credits:
33 Total Roles
Tony Wilson
Acting
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Biography
Anthony Howard "Tony" Wilson was an English record label owner, radio and television presenter, nightclub manager, impresario and journalist for Granada Television and the BBC. As the head of Factory Records and one of the owners of the infamous Hacienda nightclub, Wilson was the man behind some of Manchester's most successful bands and was known as Mr Manchester. His day job as a broadcaster saw him present programmes such as regional news show Granada Reports, music showcase So It Goes, World in Action, After Dark, Remote Control, Granada Upfront and the Politics Show to name but a few. His role in the music industry formed the basis of Michael Winterbottom's acclaimed film 24 Hour Party People.
Known For
24 Hour Party People
Studio Director
A Cock and Bull Story
Tony Wilson
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Self
Joy Division
Self
Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché
Self (Archive Footage)
New Order Story
Self
New Order: Decades
Self (archive footage)
The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith
Himself
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché MOVIE | Self (Archive Footage) |
| 2018 | New Order: Decades MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2015 | The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2011 | Funny Up North MOVIE | Himself |
| 2010 | Ian Dury: Rare And Unseen MOVIE | Himself |
| 2009 | Joy Division MOVIE | Self |
| 2009 | Shadow Play: The Making of Anton Corbijn MOVIE | Self |
| 2008 | The Smiths: The Queen Is Dead - A Classic Album Under Review MOVIE | Self |
| 2007 | Factory: Manchester from Joy Division to Happy Mondays MOVIE | Himself |
| 2006 | The Smiths: Under Review MOVIE | Self |