Tony Blackburn

Antony Kenneth Blackburn is an English disc jockey, singer and TV presenter.

Blackburn first achieved fame broadcasting on the pirate stations Radio Caroline and Radio London in the 1960s, before joining the BBC, on the BBC Light Programme.

Blackburn was the first disc jockey to broadcast on BBC Radio 1 at its launch, on 30 September 1967, and has had several stints working for the corporation. He has also worked for Capital London and Classic Gold Digital, and currently BBC Radio 2, BBC Local Radio, and British Forces Broadcasting Service. He has also had a singing career.

As a DJ, Blackburn is known for his championing of Motown and soul music as well as his legendary presenting style.

In 2002, Blackburn was the first winner of the British reality TV series I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!

Blackburn has been a vegetarian since he was four.

Tony Blackburn is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 29 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Skinhead Farewell (1996), Pebble Mill (1991), Radio Wonderful (1973), Cilla (1968), Top of the Pops (1964), The Bill (1984), The One Show (2006), Wogan (1982). The recorded credits span 1964 to 2021, including 2 movies and 27 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.