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Anthony Flanagan

Anthony Flanagan

Actor · Born 1972-04-11 · Stockport, Cheshire, England, UK

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Biography

Anthony Flanagan (born 11 April 1972 as Tony Bonello) is an English actor most widely known for his portrayal of policeman Tony in Channel 4's comedy-drama series Shameless. Flanagan was born in Stockport, Cheshire. At school he was called Anthony Bonello. After leaving Grange Comprehensive School, in Oldham, he worked as a joiner. At 16 he went to London, taking on occasional odd jobs and for a time slept on the streets. Flanagan has described this as "a very bad period". Flanagan decided to become an actor after seeing a friend of his sister perform at RADA. Flanagan studied at Oldham College and Capitol Theatre in Manchester (now Manchester Metropolitan University) after a year of unemployment. Flanagan's first professional job was in a lead role at the RSC (Royal Shakespeare Company) in the 2001/02 season, playing Pat Harford in Peter Whelan's play A Russian in the Woods. (Flanagan would later reflect on the experience of appearing on stage naked.) This led to a collaboration with writer and theatre critic Richard Edmonds on a one-man show on the life of Baudelaire entitled King of a Rainy Country. Notable work includes roles series in Shameless, Vincent, Cracker (where his …

Movies & TV Shows

  1. House of the Dragon (2022) — Ser Steffon Darklyn
  2. Doctor Who (2005) — Orin Scannell
  3. The Crown (2016) — Thurman
  4. Dracula (2020) — Portmann
  5. Humans (2015) — Jansen
  6. Life on Mars (2006) — Pete Bond
  7. The White Princess (2017) — Francis Lovell
  8. Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 (2009) — Barry Gannon
  9. Being Human (2009) — Fergus
  10. Gentleman Jack (2019) — Sam Sowden / Ben Sowden
  11. Shetland (2013) — Euan Ross
  12. Around the World in 80 Days (2021) — Thomas Kneedling
  13. Vera (2011) — Chris Worsten
  14. Shameless (2004) — Tony
  15. Spooks (2002) — Craig Fletcher
  16. Survivors (2008) — Dexter
  17. Foyle's War (2002) — Tom Jenkins
  18. Glorious 39 (2009) — Military Policeman
  19. Casualty (1986) — Steve Harwood
  20. New Tricks (2004) — Anthony Bassett
  21. Appropriate Adult (2011) — Mike
  22. Private Peaceful (2012) — Recruiting Sergeant
  23. The Bill (1984)
  24. Stardust (2020) — Dr Reynolds
  25. Wild Bill (2019) — PC Sean Cobley
  26. I Am... (2019) — Peter
  27. The Village (2013) — Arnold Hankin
  28. Mrs Sidhu Investigates (2023) — Pitbull
  29. The List (2013) — Christopher Corwin
  30. Blue Murder (2003) — Gavin Turner
  31. Spooks: Code 9 (2008) — Tom
  32. Care (2018) — Dave
  33. Prisoners' Wives (2012) — Andy
  34. Moving On (2009) — Greg
  35. Red Riding (2009) — Barry Gannon
  36. Heroes and Villains (2007)
  37. The People Next Door (2016)
  38. Murder Investigation Team (2003) — Dexter Barnes
  39. Mayo (2006) — Steven Marshall
  40. Cracker: Nine Eleven (2006) — Kenny Archer