Tony Wilson
Born February 20, 1950 (Age: 76)
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Pendleton, Lancashire, UK
Biography
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.
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.
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Filmography
The Smiths: Under Review
2006
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as
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Age: 56
Shadowplayers: Factory Records and Manchester Post-Punk 1978-81
2006
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as Self
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Age: 56
No Image
Manchester Passion
2006
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as Himself
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Age: 56
A Cock and Bull Story
2005
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as Tony Wilson
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Age: 55
That Tony Wilson
2002
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as Self
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Age: 52
24 Hour Party People
2002
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as Studio Director
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Age: 51
The Alcohol Years
2000
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as Himself
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Age: 50
New Order Story
1993
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as Self
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Age: 43
No Image
The Frontline
1993
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as Himself, Reporter at Siege
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Age: 42
Madchester: The Sound of the North
1990
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as Self
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Age: 40
No Image
The Way They Were: Punk and the New Wave 1976-1978
1986
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as Self
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Age: 36
Music Maker: Rory Gallagher
1973
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as Interviewer
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Age: 22