Tony Wilson
Personal Info
Known For Actor
Gender Male
Birthday 1950-02-20
Deathday 2007-08-10 (57 years old)
Place of Birth Pendleton, Lancashire, UK
Also Known As Anthony H. Wilson
Tony Wilson
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
Actor
as Self (Archive Footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Uncredited, 'Granada Reports' footage
as Himself
as Himself
as Self
as Himself
as Self
as Tony Wilson
as Narrator (voice)
as Self
as Wheel of Fortune Director
as Himself
as Self - Presenter
as Self
as Self
as Himself, Reporter at Siege
as Himself
as Self
as Self - Granada Reports (archive footage)(uncredited)
as Interviewer
Producer
as Co-Producer
as Producer
as Producer
Director
as Director