Tony Anholt was an American actor who is best known for The Protectors, Space: 1999, and Howards’ Way. He was born on January 19, 1941, in Singapore and passed away on July 26, 2002, in London, England, UK.
Personal and Family Life
Tony Anholt was born to Anglo-Dutch parents and was evacuated to Australia during World War II. His father became a prisoner of war under the Japanese and sadly died while constructing the Burma Railway. Anholt had a deep interest in philosophy and meditation, and he trained in voice and drama at the Royal Court Theatre in London. He was married twice, first to Sheila Willet from 1964 to 1986, with whom he had one child, and then to Tracey Childs from 1990 until their divorce in 1998.
Career
Anholt had a significant career in both theatre and television, starting in the 1960s. He was a longtime continuity announcer for BBC World Service radio and appeared in various notable TV series. In the soap opera Howards’ Way, Anholt played Charles Frere, and in real life, he married Tracey Childs, his co-star from the show. His performances in series like Space: 1999 and The Protectors contributed to his fame in the acting world.
Death and Legacy
Tony Anholt died on July 26, 2002, in London due to a brain tumor. His contributions to television and stage remain appreciated by fans of classic British television. Anholt’s legacy continues through his memorable roles and the impact he had on the shows he worked on.
Filmography
Title | Release Date | Character |
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Fear Is the Key | 1972-12-26 | FBI Agent |
Destination Moonbase-Alpha | 1978-12-31 | Tony Verdeshi |
A Midsummer Nightmare | 1975-09-16 | Johnny Baxter |
Cosmic Princess | 1982-12-01 | Tony Verdeschi |
Howards’ Way | 1985-09-01 | Charles Frere |
Jason King | 1971-09-15 | – |
The Protectors | 1972-09-29 | Paul Buchet |
Angels | 1975-09-01 | – |
Napoleon and Love | 1974-03-05 | – |
Thriller | 1973-04-14 | Johnny Baxter |
Space: 1999 | 1975-09-04 | Tony Verdeschi |
The Sweeney | 1975-01-02 | Mark Colebrook |
Triangle | 1981-01-05 | Nick Stevens |
Minder | 1979-10-29 | Johnny Petselli |
Bulman | 1985-06-05 | – |
Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense | 1984-09-05 | Dr. Marquis |
The Strauss Family | 1972-11-07 | – |
Relic Hunter | 1999-09-25 | Vincent de Bourdin |
The Last Days of Pompeii | 1984-05-06 | Lepidus |
Citizen Smith | 1977-04-12 | Jose |
Lexx | 1997-04-18 | Anchorman |
Crown Court | 1972-10-11 | Nigel Beaumont |
Terry and June | 1979-10-24 | Steve |