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.
Known For
| Birth Location | Pendleton, Lancashire, UK |
|---|---|
| Born | 1950-02-20 |
| Died | 2007-08-10 |
Movies
Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché
as Self (Archive Footage)
2021
New Order: Decades
as Himself (Archive Footage)
2018
The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World
as Self (archive footage)
2015
Funny Up North
as Himself
2011
Ian Dury: Rare And Unseen
as Himself
2010
Joy Division
as Himself
2009
2007
Manchester Passion
as Himself
2006
The Summer of Rave, 1989
as Self
2006
A Cock and Bull Story
as Tony Wilson
2005
2005
Catch: The Hold Not Taken
as Narrator (voice)
2005
24 Hour Party People
as Wheel of Fortune Director
2002
The Alcohol Years
as Himself
2000
New Order Story
as Self
1993
The Frontline
as Himself, Reporter at Siege
1993
1990
New Order: Pumped Full of Drugs
as Himself
1986
Factory: Play at Home
as Self
1984
Occupy!
as Self - Granada Reports (archive footage)(uncredited)
1976
Music Maker: Rory Gallagher
as Interviewer
1973
Movies
Control
Co-Producer
2007
The Durutti Column: Domo Arigato
Producer
1986
New Order: Pumped Full of Drugs
Director
1986
No City Fun
Producer
1979