Anthony Smee
Anthony Smee (22 November 1949), known professionally as Tony Smee, is an English theatre producer, writer, and actor who has worked in radio, theatre, television, and film since 1972.[1][2][3]
Anthony Smee | |
|---|---|
| Born | Anthony Smee 22 November 1949 |
| Nationality | British |
| Other names | Tony Smee |
| Occupation(s) | Theatre producer; writer; stage, radio, television, and film actor |
| Years active | 1972–present |
Background
Education
Smee trained at the Rose Bruford College.
Career
Theatre
Mr Maugham at Home (2010–2014)
Partial filmography
- Return of the Jedi (1983) - Imperial Bunker Commander (uncredited)
- The English Patient (1996) - Beach Interrogation Officer
- Hilary and Jackie (1998) - BBC Nabob
- Parting Shots (1998) - George
- You're the Stranger Here (2009) - Bruno
Partial television
- Colditz (1974) - Captain Able
- Z-Cars (1977) - Mick
- Secret Army (1977) - Vidler
- Crown Court (1978) - Ben Hare
- House of Caradus (7 episodes, 1979) - Lionel Caradus
- Coronation Street (1981) - John Ridley
- Wet Job (1981) - Thorne
- Miss Marple "The Body in the Library" (1984) - Basil Blake
- Hold the Back Page (1985) - The Brigadier
- Brookside (6 episodes, 1982–1986) - Keith Tench
- Inspector Morse The Silent World of Nicholas Quinn (1987) - Roope
- Home to Roost (1987)
- The Black and Blue Lamp (1988)
- Testimony of a Child (1989)
- Brass (11 episodes, 1984–1990) - Guy Baggers
- Amongst Barbarians (1990) - Smee
- Bergerac (1991) - Gerald Wenslow
- Love Hurts (1992) - Businessman
- Framed (2 episodes, 1992) - Superintendent
- To Play the King (2 episodes, 1993) - John Staines
- Nice Day at the Office (1994) - Robert Hutchinson
- Crusades (1995) - Urban II
- Sardines (1995) - Tench
- Backup (1995) - DCI Milne
- Alas Smith and Jones (1 episode, 1997)
- Kavanagh QC (1998) - Brown QC
- Wycliffe (1998) - Rupert
- A Touch of Frost (1999)
- Bugs (1999) - Chichester
- The Alchemists (1999) - Anaesthetist
- Heartbeat (2000) - Rod Dundas
- Dirty Tricks (2000)[4] - Defence Counsel
- Bertie and Elizabeth (2002) - Ernest Simpson
- The Bill (4 episodes, 1999–2002) - Richard Casson / Ken Watts / David Bryce
- Lucky Jim (2003) - Mr. Pringle
- Hollyoaks (2003) - Mr. Cornwell
- Midsomer Murders (2005) - Captain Tucker
- Strictly Confidential (2006) - Stefan
- Half-Broken Things (2007) - Magistrate
- Doctors (2008-2011) - Len Hardwick / David Rothering
- Micro Men (2009) - Norman Hewett
- The Queen (2009) - Robin Janvrin
Partial radio
- The Archers (1972–1973)
- BBC Drama Repertory Company (1974–1975)
- BBC Radio, A Little Night Exposure (Radio 4 series, 1980–1981)
Recognition
Of Smee's 1992 performance in Thirteenth Night, Sabine Durrant of The Independent wrote "Anthony Smee, one part David Owen to two parts Edward Fox – delivers some masterfully refined paranoia".[5]
Of Smee's 2010 role as Somerset Maugham in 'Mr Maugham at Home' at The New End Theatre, Clive Davis of The Times described his performance as superb.[6]
Family
Smee is the biological father of Olympic dressage gold medallist Carl Hester. [7]
References
- "Tony Smee". The Learning Stage. Retrieved 6 August 2009.
- "Anyhony Smee". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2012. Archived from the original on 22 October 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2009.
- "Anthony Smee". Variety. Retrieved 7 August 2009.
- Dirty Tricks (2000) TV
- Durrant, Sabine (13 October 1992). "THEATRE: Thirteenth Night – Lyric Studio, Hammersmith". The Independent. London. Archived from the original on 7 May 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2009.
- Davis, Clive (30 April 2010). "Mr Maugham at Home at the New End, London NW3". Times Online. Archived from the original on 15 June 2011. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- "Olympic champ first saw dad's face in Corrie". 29 November 2021.
External links
- Anthony Smee at IMDb
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