About

Known credits:
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Birthday:
1943-01-29
Place of birth:
Guildford, Surrey, England, UK
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Tony Blackburn

Overview

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!

Known for

Acting
2024 When 60s TV Goes Horribly Wrong Actor Narrator N/A
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2022 Noel Edmonds: The Rise & Fall of Mr Saturday Night Actor Self 59
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2021 Wogan: Now You're Talking Actor Self N/A
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2018 The More You Ignore Me Actor Top of the Pops Presenter (voice) 59
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2014 Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend Actor Self 59
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2012 Keep on Burning: The Story of Northern Soul Actor Self N/A
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2012 Pop Charts Britannia: 60 Years of the Top 10 Actor Self 59
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2012 Tales of Television Centre Actor 59
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2010 When Moyles Met the Radio 1 Breakfast DJs Actor Himself N/A
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2009 The Motown Invasion Actor N/A
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1997 The Week Elvis Died Actor Himself N/A
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1996 Skinhead Farewell Actor Narrator (voice) N/A
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1996 The All New Adventures of Mr Blobby Actor N/A
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1994 Blobbyvision Actor N/A
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1994 Smashie and Nicey: The End of an Era Actor Himself 59
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1975 Seaside Special Actor Self - Presenter N/A
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1973 Radio Wonderful Actor N/A
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1970 Simon Simon Actor Fireman 58
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