Actor
Tony Wilson
February 20, 1950 · Pendleton, Lancashire, UK
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.
Notable work
Often works with
Steve Coogan
2 titles together
24 Hour Party People, A Cock and Bull Story
Shirley Henderson
2 titles together
24 Hour Party People, A Cock and Bull Story
Raymond Waring
2 titles together
24 Hour Party People, A Cock and Bull Story
Rob Brydon
2 titles together
A Cock and Bull Story, The Keith Barret Show
Craig Gannon
2 titles together
The Smiths: The Queen Is Dead - A Classic Album Under Review, The Smiths: Under Review
Stephen Street
2 titles together
The Smiths: The Queen Is Dead - A Classic Album Under Review, The Smiths: Under Review
Full filmography · 8
The Smiths: The Queen Is Dead - A Classic Album Under Review
cast
2008
The Smiths: Under Review
cast
2006
A Cock and Bull Story
as Tony Wilson
20056.1Catch: The Hold Not Taken
as Narrator (voice)
2005
24 Hour Party People
as Studio Director
20027
New Order: Pumped Full of Drugs - Live in Tokyo
Director
1986
Music Maker: Rory Gallagher
as Interviewer
1973