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Tony Wilson [1241692]
Age: 57 years
Birthday: 1950-02-20
Deathday: 2007-08-10
Birthplace: Pendleton, Lancashire, UK
Credits: 20
Popularity: 0.1696
Links: Homepage, IMDB
Biography: Anthony Howard "Tony" Wilson was an English record label owner, radio and television presenter, nightclub manager, impresario and journalist for Granada Television and the BBC. As the head of Factory Records and one of the owners of the infamous Hacienda nightclub, Wilson was the man behind some of Manchester's most successful bands and was known as Mr Manchester. His day job as a broadcaster saw him present programmes such as regional news show Granada Reports, music showcase So It Goes, World in Action, After Dark, Remote Control, Granada Upfront and the Politics Show to name but a few. His role in the music industry formed the basis of Michael Winterbottom's acclaimed film 24 Hour Party People.

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Funny Up North
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Ian Dury: Rare And…
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The Smiths: The Qu…
2008-06-10
Factory: Mancheste…
2007-09-20
Joy Division
2009-01-28
The Smiths: Under …
2006-09-11
Shadowplayers: Fac…
2006-08-21
The Summer of Rave…
2006-01-01
A Cock and Bull Story
2005-07-17
The Fall: The Wond…
2005-01-21
24 Hour Party People
2002-02-13
The Alcohol Years
2000-11-09
New Order Story
1993-08-29
Madchester: The So…
1990-05-06
Factory: Play at Home
1984-10-19
Occupy!
1976-01-01
Music Maker: Rory …
1973-01-01