Tony Blackburn
Actor
Tony Blackburn
Actor
3 Movies · 2 Series
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Northern Soul: Still Burning
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Kill Keith
Tony Burnblack
2011
2005Season 17
2002Season 11
2001Season 8
The Week Elvis Died
Himself
1997
Simon Simon
Fireman
1970
Theatre 625
Radio Voice (voice) · 1 episode
1964–
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Tony Blackburn and where are they from?
Tony Blackburn is 83 years old, born on January 29, 1943 in Guildford, Surrey, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Tony Blackburn?
Tony Blackburn is best known for roles in The More You Ignore Me, Kill Keith, Simon Simon.
How many movies has Tony Blackburn been in?
Over a 56-year career (since 1970), Tony Blackburn has appeared in 2 movies and 1 TV shows.
What is Tony Blackburn's most recent movie or series?
Tony Blackburn's most recent release is Northern Soul: Still Burning, which premiered on May 15, 2026.
What TV shows has Tony Blackburn appeared in?
On television, Tony Blackburn has appeared in Never Mind the Buzzcocks, I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, The Bill, Top of the Pops.
Tony Blackburn
1943-01-29 · Guildford, Surrey, England, UK
Antony Kenneth Blackburn is an English disc jockey, singer and TV presenter.
Blackburn first achieved fame broadcasting on the pirate stations Radio Caroline and Radio London in the 1960s, before joining the BBC, on the BBC Light Programme.
Blackburn was the first disc jockey to broadcast on BBC Radio 1 at its launch, on 30 September 1967, and has had several stints working for the corporation. He has also worked for Capital London and Classic Gold Digital, and currently BBC Radio 2, BBC Local Radio, and British Forces Broadcasting Service. He has also had a singing career.
As a DJ, Blackburn is known for his championing of Motown and soul music as well as his legendary presenting style.
In 2002, Blackburn was the first winner of the British reality TV series I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
Blackburn has been a vegetarian since he was four.