Tony Slattery

Acting

Tony Slattery

Born November 9, 1959 · Stonebridge, London, England, UK

Died January 14, 2025 · aged 65

Tony Slattery was an English actor, comedian and presenter. A ubiquitous figure on British TV and film in the 1980s and 1990s, his career has tailed off in more recent years as a result of bipolar disorder and addiction. He is perhaps best remembered as a regular on the Channel 4 improvisation show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" and for his appearance in the film "Peter's Friends".

Known For

The Crying GameThe Crying Game · 1992
The Crying Game
★ 6.81992
MovieCrimeDrama
Irish Republican Army member Fergus forms an unexpected bond with Jody, a kidnapped British soldier in his custody, despite the warnings of fellow IRA members Jude and Maguire. Jody makes Fergus promise he'll visit his girlfriend, Dil, in London, and when Fergus flees to the city, he seeks her out. Hounded by his former IRA colleagues, he finds himself increasingly drawn to the enigmatic, and surprising, Dil.
Peter's FriendsPeter's Friends · 1992
Peter's Friends
★ 6.61992
MovieComedyDrama
After inheriting a large country estate from his late father, Peter invites his friends from college: married couple Roger and Mary, the lonely Maggie, fashionable Sarah, and writer Andrew, who brings his American TV star wife, Carol. Sarah's new boyfriend, Brian, also attends. It has been 10 years since college, and they find their lives are very different.
Carry On ColumbusCarry On Columbus · 1992
Carry On Columbus
★ 3.91992
MovieComedy
Christopher Columbus believes he can find an alternative route to the far East and persuades the King and Queen of Spain to finance his expedition...
How to Get Ahead in AdvertisingHow to Get Ahead in Advertising · 1989
How to Get Ahead in Advertising
★ 6.31989
MovieFantasyComedy
Pressure from his boss and a skin-cream client produces a talking boil on a British adman's neck.
Rocky Horror Tribute ShowRocky Horror Tribute Show · 2008
Rocky Horror Tribute Show
★ 6.22008
MovieComedyHorror
Recorded at London's Royal Court Theatre before an audience of faithful fans, various cast members from different productions of The Rocky Horror Show come together in a one-off concert extravaganza paying tribute to the phenomenon.
The Cellar TapesThe Cellar Tapes · 1982
The Cellar Tapes
★ 7.01982
MovieComedy
A TV version of the Cambridge Footlights Revue. Starring Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Emma Thompson, Tony Slattery, Paul Shearer, and Penny Dwyer.
BlackballBlackball · 2003
Blackball
★ 5.22003
MovieComedy
Blackball follows the fortunes of Cliff Starkey, a working-class fine of lawn bowls with an exceptional talent. Wanting to take on the Aussies he manages to become regional champion, only to get banned. Sports agent Rich Schwartz picks him up and makes him so popular the Bowls Committee deem to lift the ban. Now the question is whether he can regain his form and his friends to beat the Aussies.
Jake's JourneyJake's Journey · 1988
Jake's Journey
★ 7.01988
MovieScience FictionComedy
A normal teenager is transported to a Monty Pythonesque medieval fantasy land where an odd, adamant knight takes him on a quest.

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