Person
Tony Selby
Acting · 1938–2021 · Lambeth, South London, England, UK
Biography
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. Perhaps his greatest contribution had been guest appearances where his charisma, which could be menacing when he chose, saw him pop up in several high profile and popular series - from his recurring role as the roguish Glitz in Dr Who, to Casualty, Lovejoy, Holby City, The Bill and EastEnders to name but a few.
Known for
Midsomer Murders
Vic Bishop
EastEnders
Uncle Clive
Play for Today
Stan
Doctor Who
Glitz
The Avengers
Stanley
Casualty
Leon
Minder
Jack
Crown Court
Bill Broad
BBC Play of the Month
Henry Straker
Theatre 625
Albert Stokes
Filmography
- 2016Versus: The Life and Films of Ken LoachSelf - Actor
- 2013Richard Wilson - Both Feet In the Army(archive footage)
- 2012Cockneys vs ZombiesDarryl
- 2008The Making of The Trial of a Time Lord
- 2004New TricksDanny Paye
- 2002Rose and MaloneyBen Roche
- 2000BurnsideJim Summers
- 2000Happy Birthday ShakespeareRoy
- 1998My Summer With DesBarman
- 1997LoopTed
- 1997The Vanishing ManDanny
- 1997Midsomer MurdersVic Bishop
- 1995The Queen's NoseBicycle Shop Manager
- 1995The World of Lee EvansFather
- 1993The DetectivesSgt. 'Nozzer' Richardson
- 1992MulberryBert Finch
- 1992Love HurtsMax Taplow
- 1989The Paradise ClubJack Deverell
- 1989The Nineteenth HoleBrooks
- 1987Doctor Who: DragonfireSabalom Glitz
- 1987The Secret GardenSgt. Barney
- 1986Doctor Who: The Ultimate FoeSabalom Glitz
- 1986Doctor Who: The Mysterious PlanetSabalom Glitz
- 1986Theban Plays: AntigoneSoldier
- 1986CasualtyLeon
- 1986HideawayTerry Staples
- 1986LovejoySgt. Hartley
- 1985C.A.T.S. Eyes
- 1985In the Secret StateMitchell
- 1985EastEndersUncle Clive
- 1984Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and MuscleBenny
- 1984The Bill
- 1984Duty FreeCharlie
- 1983Jack Of Diamonds
- 1981BergeracPaul
- 1981If You Go Down in the Woods TodayBoozy
- 1981Plays for PleasureCharlie
- 1981The UnionFrank Chapple
- 1979MinderJack
- 1978SupermanHood (uncredited)
- 1978A Touch of the Tiny HackettsStan
- 1975Get Some In!Corporal Marsh
- 1975Two's CompanyMr. Burton
- 1975The Good LifeSam
- 1975Gambitt's MoveGee
- 1975Cilla's Comedy Six
- 1975The SweeneyJohnny Lyon
- 1974Churchill's PeopleJohn Church
- 1974The BreakCrawford
- 1974Moody and Pegg
- 1974I'm the Girl He Wants to KillMark
- 1974The ChangelingJasperino
- 1973The Square of ThreeSergeant
- 1973Soap Opera in StockwellMavis
- 1973Black and BlueMavis
- 1973The Museum AttendantFlynn
- 1973Centre PlayFlynn
- 1973Adolf Hitler: My Part in His DownfallBill
- 1973ThrillerMark
- 1972Crown CourtBill Broad
- 1972Nobody Ordered LovePeter Triman
- 1972New Scotland YardPC Trent
- 1971VillainDuncan
- 1970Play for TodayStan
- 1970Carry On LovingWrestler (uncredited)
- 1970Ace of WandsSam Maxstead
- 1970Shine A LightJr. Lighthouseman Les Robinson
- 1970CatweazleSergeant Jones
- 1969In Search of GregoryTaxi Driver
- 1969Department SMallin
- 1969Before Winter ComesTed
- 1969ITV Saturday Night TheatreBob
- 1968Nobody Runs ForeverCameraman (uncredited)
- 1968Witchfinder GeneralSalter
- 1967Poor CowCustomer in Pub
- 1967The Devil a Monk Would BeBrother Malachy
- 1967The Gentleman CallerGed
- 1967Half Hour StoryGed
- 1967Another Day, Another DollarCharlie Mills
- 1967Present LaughterFred
- 1967A Night OutAlbert Stokes
- 1967Callan
- 1966Press for TimeHarry Marshall
- 1966The InformerTony Cass
- 1966King of the RiverJag
- 1966AlfieLacey
- 1966Silent SongMaurice
- 1965The Early BirdGodfrey (uncredited)
- 1965Tomorrow, Just You WaitHarry
- 1965Up the JunctionDave
- 1965BBC Play of the MonthHenry Straker
- 1965Thirty-Minute TheatreDanny
- 1965War-Gods of the DeepGeorge
- 1965Three Clear SundaysDanny Lee
- 1965Public EyeConstable
- 1965A Tap on the ShoulderTim
- 1964The Wednesday PlayHarry
- 1964Theatre 625Albert Stokes
- 1963Doctor WhoGlitz
- 1962Z-Cars
- 1961The AvengersStanley
- 1960The EntertainerTeddy Boy (uncredited)
- 1960An Age of Kings
- 1960Jazz BoatBoat Ticket Collector
- 1959No Hiding Place
- 1956Armchair TheatreSergeant
- 1955An Alligator Named DaisyBoy with Stick (uncredited)
- 1951Hallmark Hall of FameSgt. Barney
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