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.

Known For

24 Hour Party People

as Wheel of Fortune Director

Inside No. 9

as Uncredited, 'Granada Reports' footage

A Cock and Bull Story

as Tony Wilson

Joy Division

as Self

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

as Self

Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché

as Self (Archive Footage)

New Order Story

as Self

New Order: Decades

as Self (archive footage)

The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith

as Himself

Factory: Manchester from Joy Division to Happy Mondays

as Himself