Tony Selby

Biography

Congenial character actor, Tony Selby was the epitome of the down-to earth, friendly Londoner of stage and screen. He starred in films such as Alfie, Adolf Hitler - My Part In His Downfall, Villain and even Superman, but it is the small screen that was his more natural home; he headlined Get Some In (1975) as the memorable bully Corporal Marsh, and had a main part in Love Hurts (1992-94) opposite Adam Faith and Zoe Wanamaker. Perhaps his greatest contribution had been guest appearances where his charisma, which could be menacing when he chose, saw him pop up in several high profile and popular series - from his recurring role as the roguish Glitz in Dr Who, to Casualty, Lovejoy, Holby City, The Bill and EastEnders to name but a few.

Known for

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Doctor Who: Dragonfire

1987 ⭐ 7.2

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The Secret Garden

1987 ⭐ 7.7

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Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet

1986 ⭐ 6.2

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Theban Plays: Antigone

1986 ⭐ 9.0

Career timeline

2026

Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach

Self - Actor · 2026

2013

Richard Wilson - Both Feet In the Army

(archive footage) · 2013

2012

Cockneys vs Zombies

Darryl · 2012

⭐ 5.7

2008

The Making of The Trial of a Time Lord

2008

1998

My Summer With Des

Barman · 1998

⭐ 5.8

1997

Loop

Ted · 1997

⭐ 5.0

1987

Doctor Who: Dragonfire Notable

Sabalom Glitz · 1987

⭐ 7.2

The Secret Garden Notable

Sgt. Barney · 1987

⭐ 7.7

1986

Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe

Sabalom Glitz · 1986

⭐ 5.8

Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet

Sabalom Glitz · 1986

⭐ 6.2

Theban Plays: Antigone Notable

Soldier · 1986

⭐ 9.0

1985

In the Secret State Notable

Mitchell · 1985

⭐ 7.0

1984

Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle

Benny · 1984

1981

If You Go Down in the Woods Today

Boozy · 1981

⭐ 6.3

The Union

Frank Chapple · 1981

1978

Superman Notable

Hood (uncredited) · 1978

⭐ 7.2

A Touch of the Tiny Hacketts Notable

Stan · 1978

⭐ 8.0

1975

Gambitt's Move

Gee · 1975

1974

The Break

Crawford · 1974

I'm the Girl He Wants to Kill Notable

Mark · 1974

⭐ 8.7

The Changeling Notable

Jasperino · 1974

⭐ 8.5

1973

The Square of Three Notable

Sergeant · 1973

⭐ 9.0

Soap Opera in Stockwell Notable

Mavis · 1973

⭐ 8.0

The Museum Attendant

Flynn · 1973

1971

Villain

Duncan · 1971

⭐ 6.2

1970

Carry On Loving

Wrestler (uncredited) · 1970

⭐ 5.7

1969

In Search of Gregory

Taxi Driver · 1969

⭐ 5.1

Before Winter Comes

Ted · 1969

⭐ 6.0

1968

Nobody Runs Forever

Cameraman (uncredited) · 1968

⭐ 6.0

Witchfinder General

Salter · 1968

⭐ 6.5

1967

Poor Cow

Customer in Pub · 1967

⭐ 6.4

The Devil a Monk Would Be

Brother Malachy · 1967

The Gentleman Caller

Ged · 1967

⭐ 5.5

Frequently appears with

Sylvester McCoy

The Doctor

Bonnie Langford

Mel Bush

Sophie Aldred

Ace

Edward Peel

Kane

Gennie James

Mary Lennox

Barret Oliver

Dickon Sowerby

Jadrien Steele

Colin Craven

Michael Hordern

Ben Weatherstaff

Billie Whitelaw

Mrs. Medlock

Full filmography

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Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach

2026

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Richard Wilson - Both Feet In the Army

2013

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Cockneys vs Zombies

2012 ⭐ 5.7

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The Making of The Trial of a Time Lord

2008

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My Summer With Des

1998 ⭐ 5.8

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Loop

1997 ⭐ 5.0

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Doctor Who: Dragonfire

1987 ⭐ 7.2

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The Secret Garden

1987 ⭐ 7.7

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Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe

1986 ⭐ 5.8

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Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet

1986 ⭐ 6.2

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Theban Plays: Antigone

1986 ⭐ 9.0

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In the Secret State

1985 ⭐ 7.0

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Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle

1984

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If You Go Down in the Woods Today

1981 ⭐ 6.3

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The Union

1981

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Superman

1978 ⭐ 7.2

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A Touch of the Tiny Hacketts

1978 ⭐ 8.0

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Gambitt's Move

1975

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The Break

1974

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I'm the Girl He Wants to Kill

1974 ⭐ 8.7