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Tony Wilson
Born 1950-02-20Pendleton, 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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Poly Styrene: I Am a ClichéSelf (Archive Footage)New Order: DecadesSelf (archive footage)The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the WorldSelf (archive footage)Funny Up NorthHimselfIan Dury: Rare and UnseenHimselfJoy DivisionSelfShadow Play: The Making of Anton CorbijnSelfThe Smiths: The Queen Is Dead - A Classic Album Under ReviewRoleFactory: Manchester from Joy Division to Happy MondaysHimselfThe Smiths: Under ReviewRoleShadowplayers: Factory Records and Manchester Post-Punk 1978-81SelfManchester PassionHimselfThe Summer of Rave, 1989SelfA Cock and Bull StoryTony WilsonThe Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. SmithHimselfCatch: The Hold Not TakenNarrator (voice)That Tony WilsonSelf24 Hour Party PeopleStudio DirectorThe Alcohol YearsHimselfSearching for Roger TaylorSelfNew Order StorySelfThe FrontlineHimself, Reporter at SiegeMadchester: The Sound of the NorthSelfNew Order: Pumped Full of DrugsHimself