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Tony Wilson

Feb 20, 1950 - Aug 10, 2007 (57 years old) in 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

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Never Mind the Buzzcocks
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Factory: Manchester from Joy Division to Happy Mondays
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The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith
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The Smiths: The Queen Is Dead - A Classic Album Under Review
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The Smiths: Under Review
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New Order: Pumped Full of Drugs
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Madchester: The Sound of the North
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Occupy!
Self - Granada Reports (archive footage)(uncredited)
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That Tony Wilson
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24 Hour Party People
Wheel of Fortune Director

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