Tony Forsyth
Encyclopedia
Tony Forsyth is an English
actor
.
Forsyth is best known for his role playing "Michael" in the 1988 British Film
The Fruit Machine
, a/k/a Wonderland (USA). He first appeared on television in the BBC's Journey in the Life of John Lennon and Channel 4's Brookside before being cast in the leading role of rent-boy Michael in 'The Fruit Machine', writer Frank Clarke's follow-up to Letter to Brezhnev
.
Other film roles include Hard Days Hard Nights
as Alan in a story loosely based on The Beatles trip to Hamburg before they hit the big time, The Tall Guy
as Berkoff Actor and Derek Jarman
's Edward II
in which he played Captive Policeman. Other TV appearances include a guest spot in ITV's drama series Heartbeat as Ian Clayton and playing opposite Selina Cadell
in Screenplay broadcast on BBC 2 in 1992.
Several other film roles were completed, along with a stage career.
Billy Casper in Kes, Chiron in Titus Andronicus, Dave in Pocket Dream, The Moon in Blood Wedding, Malcolm in Macbeth, Young Scrooge/Ghost of Christmas Future in A Christmas Carol.
John in Shelter, Neil in Boystalk (Royal National Studio).
Claudio in Much Ado About Nothing (Oxford Stage Company Tour to Malaysia and Japan).
Tsarina in A Patriot For Me.
In 1998, played Red Rutter, "the Dribbler", of Todchester Rovers in "Shooting Stars" written by Basil Thomas at the Chester Gateway.
In 2000, national tour of "Naked Flame".
In 2002, played Jambo in "Naked Flame 2 - Fire Down Under!" in national tour.
In 2004, played man covered in custard in the popular children's programme Chucklevision, alongside Barry and Paul Chuckle.
Television:
in London
. More recently, Forsyth has been working as a casting director. He recently oversaw his first major production, comprising a suitable cast together for global contraceptive giants Durex.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
.
Forsyth is best known for his role playing "Michael" in the 1988 British Film
Cinema of the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom has had a major influence on modern cinema. The first moving pictures developed on celluloid film were made in Hyde Park, London in 1889 by William Friese Greene, a British inventor, who patented the process in 1890. It is generally regarded that the British film industry...
The Fruit Machine
The Fruit Machine (film)
The Fruit Machine was known as Wonderland in the United States.The Fruit Machine is a British Film thriller directed by BAFTA-winner Philip Saville about two bud gay teens running from an underworld assassin and the police...
, a/k/a Wonderland (USA). He first appeared on television in the BBC's Journey in the Life of John Lennon and Channel 4's Brookside before being cast in the leading role of rent-boy Michael in 'The Fruit Machine', writer Frank Clarke's follow-up to Letter to Brezhnev
Letter to Brezhnev
Letter to Brezhnev is a 1985 British comedy film about working class life in contemporary Liverpool. It was written by Frank Clarke and directed by Chris Bernard. It starred Alfred Molina, Peter Firth, Tracy Lea, Alexandra Pigg, Margi Clarke amongst others...
.
Other film roles include Hard Days Hard Nights
Hard Days, Hard Nights (1989 film)
Hard Days, Hard Nights is a 1989 film.-Plot:A British rock and roll band from Liverpool descends on Hamburg, circa 1960. They form romantic liaisons with several townspeople.-Cast:...
as Alan in a story loosely based on The Beatles trip to Hamburg before they hit the big time, The Tall Guy
The Tall Guy
The Tall Guy is a 1989 romantic comedy and the feature film debut of screenwriter Richard Curtis and director Mel Smith. It was produced by London Weekend Television for theatrical release and stars Jeff Goldblum, Emma Thompson, and Rowan Atkinson...
as Berkoff Actor and Derek Jarman
Derek Jarman
Michael Derek Elworthy Jarman was an English film director, stage designer, diarist, artist, gardener and author.-Life:...
's Edward II
Edward II (film)
Edward II is a 1991 film directed by Derek Jarman, starring Steven Waddington, Tilda Swinton and Andrew Tiernan. It is based on the eponymous play by Christopher Marlowe...
in which he played Captive Policeman. Other TV appearances include a guest spot in ITV's drama series Heartbeat as Ian Clayton and playing opposite Selina Cadell
Selina Cadell
Selina Cadell is an English actress. She is the sister of the late actor Simon Cadell and granddaughter of the actress Jean Cadell.....
in Screenplay broadcast on BBC 2 in 1992.
Several other film roles were completed, along with a stage career.
Career
Theatre:- Sheffield Crucible TheatreCrucible TheatreThe Crucible Theatre is a theatre built in 1971 and located in the city centre of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. As well as theatrical performances, it is home to the most important event in professional snooker, the World Snooker Championship....
- Bolton Octagon TheatreOctagon Theatre, BoltonThe Octagon Theatre is a producing theatre located in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England.-Programme:The Octagon produces between eight and nine professional theatre productions a year in its Main Auditorium...
Billy Casper in Kes, Chiron in Titus Andronicus, Dave in Pocket Dream, The Moon in Blood Wedding, Malcolm in Macbeth, Young Scrooge/Ghost of Christmas Future in A Christmas Carol.
- Work in London:
John in Shelter, Neil in Boystalk (Royal National Studio).
- Tours:
Claudio in Much Ado About Nothing (Oxford Stage Company Tour to Malaysia and Japan).
- Royal Shakespeare Company:
Tsarina in A Patriot For Me.
In 1998, played Red Rutter, "the Dribbler", of Todchester Rovers in "Shooting Stars" written by Basil Thomas at the Chester Gateway.
In 2000, national tour of "Naked Flame".
In 2002, played Jambo in "Naked Flame 2 - Fire Down Under!" in national tour.
In 2004, played man covered in custard in the popular children's programme Chucklevision, alongside Barry and Paul Chuckle.
Television:
- Journey in the Life of John Lennon
- Heartbeat
- Life and Works
- High Rise Low Life
- Brookside
- Crime Watch
- Chucklevision
Recent activity
In recent years, TV appearances have been added to Forsyth's accomplishments and in 1999 spent time directing at the Greenwich TheatreGreenwich Theatre
The Greenwich Theatre is a local theatre located in Croom's Hill close to the centre of Greenwich in south-east London.-Building history:The building was originally a music hall created in 1855 as part of the neighbouring Rose and Crown public house, but the Rose and Crown Music Hall was...
in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. More recently, Forsyth has been working as a casting director. He recently oversaw his first major production, comprising a suitable cast together for global contraceptive giants Durex.
Select filmography
- See the complete Tony Forsyth filmography at IMDB
Year Title Role 1988 1988 in film-Top grossing films :- Awards :Academy Awards:* Act of Piracy* Action Jackson, starring Carl Weathers, Craig T. Nelson, Vanity, Sharon Stone* The Adventures of Baron Munchausen* Akira* Alice...
The Fruit Machine The Fruit Machine (film)The Fruit Machine was known as Wonderland in the United States.The Fruit Machine is a British Film thriller directed by BAFTA-winner Philip Saville about two bud gay teens running from an underworld assassin and the police...
Michael 1989 1989 in film-Events:* Batman is released on June 23, and goes on to gross over $410 million worldwide.* Actress Kim Basinger and her brother Mick purchase Braselton, Georgia, for $20 million...
Hard Days, Hard Nights Hard Days, Hard Nights (1989 film)Hard Days, Hard Nights is a 1989 film.-Plot:A British rock and roll band from Liverpool descends on Hamburg, circa 1960. They form romantic liaisons with several townspeople.-Cast:...
Alan 1989 1989 in film-Events:* Batman is released on June 23, and goes on to gross over $410 million worldwide.* Actress Kim Basinger and her brother Mick purchase Braselton, Georgia, for $20 million...
The Tall Guy The Tall GuyThe Tall Guy is a 1989 romantic comedy and the feature film debut of screenwriter Richard Curtis and director Mel Smith. It was produced by London Weekend Television for theatrical release and stars Jeff Goldblum, Emma Thompson, and Rowan Atkinson...
Berkoff Actor 1991 1991 in filmThe year 1991 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*April 28 - Bonnie Raitt marries actor Michael O'Keefe in New York* Terminator 2: Judgment Day, became one of the landmarks for science fiction action films with its groundbreaking visual effects from Industrial Light & Magic.*November...
Edward II Edward II (film)Edward II is a 1991 film directed by Derek Jarman, starring Steven Waddington, Tilda Swinton and Andrew Tiernan. It is based on the eponymous play by Christopher Marlowe...
Captive Policeman