Tony Anholt

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
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