Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

February 26, 1938

Died

September 5, 2021 (age 83)

Place of Birth

Lambeth, South London, England, UK

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Tony Selby

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.

Filmography

2016FilmVersus: The Life and Films of Ken Loachas Self - Actor 2013FilmRichard Wilson - Both Feet In the Armyas (archive footage)2012FilmCockneys vs Zombiesas Darryl 2008FilmThe Making of The Trial of a Time Lord 2004TVNew Tricksas Danny Paye 2000TVBurnsideas Jim Summers 2000FilmHappy Birthday Shakespeareas Roy 1998FilmMy Summer With Desas Barman 1997FilmLoopas Ted 1997TVThe Vanishing Manas Danny 1997TVMidsomer Murdersas Vic Bishop 1995TVQueen's Noseas Bicycle Shop Manager 1995TVThe World of Lee Evansas Father 1993TVThe Detectivesas Sgt. 'Nozzer' Richardson 1992TVMulberryas Bert Finch 1992TVLove Hurtsas Max Taplow 1989TVThe Paradise Clubas Jack Deverell 1989TVThe Nineteenth Holeas Brooks 1987FilmDoctor Who: Dragonfireas Sabalom Glitz 1987FilmThe Secret Gardenas Sgt. Barney 1986FilmDoctor Who: The Ultimate Foeas Sabalom Glitz 1986FilmDoctor Who: The Mysterious Planetas Sabalom Glitz 1986FilmTheban Plays: Antigoneas Soldier 1986TVCasualtyas Leon 1986TVHideawayas Terry Staples 1986TVLovejoyas Sgt. Hartley 1985TVC.A.T.S. Eyes 1985FilmIn the Secret Stateas Mitchell 1985TVEastEndersas Uncle Clive 1984FilmGive Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscleas Benny 1984TVThe Bill 1984TVDuty Freeas Charlie 1983TVJack Of Diamonds 1981TVBergeracas Paul 1981FilmIf You Go Down in the Woods Todayas Boozy 1981FilmThe Unionas Frank Chapple 1979TVMinderas Jack 1978FilmSupermanas Hood (uncredited)1978FilmA Touch of the Tiny Hackettsas Stan 1975TVGet Some In!as Corporal Marsh 1975TVTwo's Companyas Mr. Burton 1975TVThe Good Lifeas Sam 1975FilmGambitt's Moveas Gee 1975TVCilla's Comedy Six 1975TVThe Sweeneyas Johnny Lyon 1974TVChurchill's Peopleas John Church 1974FilmThe Breakas Crawford 1974TVMoody and Pegg 1974FilmI'm the Girl He Wants to Killas Mark 1974FilmThe Changelingas Jasperino 1973FilmThe Square of Threeas Sergeant 1973FilmSoap Opera in Stockwellas Mavis 1973TVBlack and Blueas Mavis 1973FilmThe Museum Attendantas Flynn 1973TVCentre Playas Flynn 1973FilmAdolf Hitler - My Part in His Downfallas Bill 1973TVThrilleras Mark 1972TVCrown Courtas Bill Broad 1972FilmNobody Ordered Loveas Peter Triman 1971FilmVillainas Duncan 1970TVPlay for Todayas Stan 1970FilmCarry On Lovingas Wrestler (uncredited)1970TVAce of Wandsas Sam Maxstead 1970TVShine A Light 1970TVCatweazleas Sergeant Jones 1969FilmIn Search of Gregoryas Taxi Driver 1969TVDepartment Sas Mallin 1969FilmBefore Winter Comesas Ted 1968FilmNobody Runs Foreveras Cameraman (uncredited)1968FilmWitchfinder Generalas Salter 1967FilmPoor Cowas Customer in Pub 1967TVCallan 1967FilmThe Gentleman Calleras Ged 1967FilmAnother Day, Another Dollaras Charlie Mills 1967FilmPresent Laughteras Fred 1967FilmA Night Outas Albert Stokes 1966FilmPress for Timeas Harry Marshall 1966TVThe Informeras Tony Cass 1966TVKing of the Riveras Jag 1966FilmAlfieas Lacey 1966FilmSilent Songas Maurice 1965FilmThe Early Birdas Godfrey (uncredited)1965FilmTomorrow, Just You Waitas Harry 1965FilmUp the Junctionas Dave 1965TVBBC Play of the Monthas Henry Straker 1965FilmWar-Gods of the Deepas George 1965FilmThree Clear Sundaysas Danny Lee 1965TVPublic Eyeas Constable 1965FilmA Tap on the Shoulderas Tim 1964TVThe Wednesday Playas Harry 1964TVTheatre 625as Albert Stokes 1963TVDoctor Whoas Glitz 1962TVZ-Cars 1961TVThe Avengersas Stanley 1960FilmThe Entertaineras Teddy Boy (uncredited)1960FilmJazz Boatas Boat Ticket Collector 1959TVNo Hiding Place 1956TVArmchair Theatreas Sergeant 1955FilmAn Alligator Named Daisyas Boy with Stick (uncredited)1951TVHallmark Hall of Fameas Sgt. Barney