Tony Wilson
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 20, 1950
- Died
- August 10, 2007
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché 2021
as Self (Archive Footage)
New Order: Decades 2018
as Self (archive footage)
The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World 2015
as Self (archive footage)
Funny Up North 2011
as Himself
Ian Dury: Rare and Unseen 2010
as Himself
Joy Division 2009
as Self
Shadow Play: The Making of Anton Corbijn 2009
as Self
The Smiths: The Queen Is Dead - A Classic Album Under Review 2008
Actor
Factory: Manchester from Joy Division to Happy Mondays 2007
as Himself
Control 2007
Co-Producer
The Smiths: Under Review 2006
Actor
Shadowplayers: Factory Records and Manchester Post-Punk 1978-81 2006
as Self
- Manchester Passion
Manchester Passion 2006
as Himself
The Summer of Rave, 1989 2006
as Self
A Cock and Bull Story 2005
as Tony Wilson
The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith 2005
as Himself
- Catch: The Hold Not Taken
Catch: The Hold Not Taken 2005
as Narrator (voice)
That Tony Wilson 2002
as Self
24 Hour Party People 2002
as Studio Director
The Alcohol Years 2000
as Himself
- Searching for Roger Taylor
Searching for Roger Taylor 2000
as Self
New Order Story 1993
as Self
The Frontline 1993
as Himself, Reporter at Siege
Madchester: The Sound of the North 1990
as Self
- The Durutti Column: Domo Arigato
The Durutti Column: Domo Arigato 1986
Producer
New Order: Pumped Full of Drugs 1986
as Himself, Director
- The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978
The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978 1986
as Self
New Order: Pumped Full of Drugs - Live in Tokyo 1986
Director
Factory: Play at Home 1984
as Self
No City Fun 1979
Producer
Occupy! 1976
as Self - Granada Reports (archive footage)(uncredited)
Music Maker: Rory Gallagher 1973
as Interviewer
Credits from TMDB.