Tony Melody
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 18, 1922
- Died
- June 26, 2008 (aged 85)
- Birthplace
- London, England, UK
Biography
Anthony John Melody (18 December 1922 – 26 June 2008), known professionally as Tony Melody, was an English television character actor who appeared in a number of long running comedies and soap operas, with more than 100 television roles. Born in London where his father was stationed in the Royal Horse Guards, Melody grew up in Goole, Yorkshire. He started his career as a professional singer and dancer and, whilst serving in the RAF during WWII, participated as such with the Ralph Reader Gang Show, entertaining the troops. In peace time, Melody began a double act with Jimmy Clitheroe, his neighbour in Bispham, Blackpool, which continued up until the entertainer's death in 1973. From the 1970s onwards, Melody was getting regular television work, in comedies at first, but gradually becoming more varied as time went on. In 1979 he starred in John Schlesinger's movie Yanks, which led to greater dramatic work on both film and television. Throughout his broadcasting, career he continued to work live in summer season (at holiday camps such as Butlin's, and in seaside resorts such as Blackpool and Skegness). He also worked in pantomime. Melody was married twice and had four children: three sons and a daughter from his first marriage. He died in a nursing home from cancer after a short illness on 26 June 2008, aged 85. His funeral was held at Carleton Crematorium, Blackpool, Lancashire on 3 July, and was survived by his second wife.
Known For
Filmography
Harold Shipman: Doctor Death
Movie · as Len Fellows
Dalziel and Pascoe
TV · as Harold Lapping · 1 ep
Heartbeat
TV · as Walter Openshaw · 1 ep
Crime Story
TV · as John Wootton · 1 ep
Plaza Patrol
TV · as Les · 1 ep
Fiddlers Three
TV · as Jack · 1 ep
Billy Webb's Amazing Story
TV · as Mr Hardwood · 4 eps
New Voices
TV · 1 ep
Missing Persons
Movie · as Robert Wainthrop
No Further Cause for Concern
Movie · as Principal Prison Officer Whittaker
The Nature of the Beast
Movie · as Chunder
On the Palm
Movie · as Joe
Mr. Love
Movie · as Ferris
Casualty
TV · as Brian Miller · 1 ep
ScreenPlay
TV · as Principal Prison Officer Whittaker · 1 ep
Turtle Diary
Movie · as Garage Attendant
The Winning Streak
TV · as Matt Hutton · 6 eps
The Hello Goodbye Man
TV · as Mr Bulstrode · 1 ep
Invitation to the Wedding
Movie
Last of the Summer Wine: Getting Sam Home
Movie · as Sid (voice) (uncredited)
No Excuses
TV · as Dad · 1 ep
Walter
Movie · as Mr. Hingley
The Chinese Detective
TV · 1 ep
Bergerac
TV · as Chief · 9 eps
Little Lord Fauntleroy
Movie · as Kimsey
The Flipside of Dominick Hide
Movie · as Harry Shoe
The Nesbitts Are Coming
TV · 6 eps
Yanks
Movie · as Mr. Jim Moreton
Turtle's Progress
TV · as Colour Sergeant Arnold · 2 eps
All Creatures Great and Small
TV · as Mr. Skipton · 1 ep
Strangers
TV · as Joe Revell · 1 ep
The Stick Up
Movie · as Policeman
The Sunday Drama
TV · as Chris · 1 ep
George and Mildred
TV · as Ernest Groves · 1 ep
Rumpole of the Bailey
TV · as Saggers · 1 ep
Baby Love
Movie · as Detective
Mummy and Daddy
Movie · as Leslie
Last of the Summer Wine
TV · as Landlord · 1 ep
Oranges and Lemons
TV · as Joe Sewell · 1 ep
Home and Away
TV · as Godfrey · 7 eps
Sykes
TV · as Milkman · 1 ep
New Scotland Yard
TV · as Charles Change · 1 ep
Justice
TV · as Charlie Thompson · 1 ep
Bless This House
TV · as Owen · 1 ep
Roll On Four O'Clock
Movie · as Jack Scott
Play for Today
TV · as Harry Shoe, Detective · 1 ep
The Main Chance
TV · as Sammy Dayton · 1 ep
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
TV · as Jack Scott · 1 ep
Not in Front of the Children
TV · as PC Wilson · 1 ep
Public Eye
TV · as Harry · 1 ep
Steptoe and Son
TV · as Milkman · 1 ep
Coronation Street
TV · as Coach Proprietor, Ernie Bond · 1 ep