Tony Wilson
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
The Smiths: Under Review
2006
Ian Dury: Rare And Unseen
as Himself
2010
Shadowplayers: Factory Records and Manchester Post-Punk 1978-81
as Self
2006
Madchester: The Sound of the North
as Self
1990
Catch: The Hold Not Taken
as Narrator (voice)
2005
A Cock and Bull Story
as Tony Wilson
2005
Manchester Passion
as Himself
2006
24 Hour Party People
as Studio Director
2002
The Alcohol Years
as Himself
2000
Joy Division
as Self
2009
Occupy!
as Self - Granada Reports (archive footage)(uncredited)
1976
New Order Story
as Self
1993
The Frontline
as Himself, Reporter at Siege
1993
The Smiths: The Queen Is Dead - A Classic Album Under Review
2008
New Order: Pumped Full of Drugs
as Himself
1986
The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith
as Himself
2005
Factory: Play at Home
as Self
1984
Factory: Manchester from Joy Division to Happy Mondays
as Himself
2007
New Order: Decades
as Self (archive footage)
2018
The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World
as Self (archive footage)
2015
