Tony Wilson
Born Feb 20, 1950 · Pendleton, Lancashire, UK
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
Ian Dury: Rare And Unseen
2010
The Smiths: The Queen Is Dead - A Classic Album Under Review
2008
Factory: Manchester from Joy Division to Happy Mondays
2007
The Smiths: Under Review
2006
A Cock and Bull Story
2005
The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith
2005
24 Hour Party People
2002
The Alcohol Years
2000
New Order: Pumped Full of Drugs
1986
World in Action
1963