Tony Wilson

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.

Tony Wilson is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 26 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Occupy! (1976), Music Maker: Rory Gallagher (1973), Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996), World in Action (1963), Arthouse (1997), 24 Hour Party People (2002), The Keith Barret Show (2004), A Cock and Bull Story (2005). The recorded credits span 1963 to 2021, including 20 movies and 6 TV shows.

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