Tony Selby has died aged 83.
Tony Selby
The former 'Doctor Who' and 'EastEnders' actor, who was best known for playing Corporal Percy Marsh in RAF sitcom 'Get Some In!', passed away "peacefully" in London on Sunday (05.09.21).
His management company, LCM Limited, wrote on Twitter: "With great sadness we announce that actor Tony Selby passed away peacefully in London yesterday. In a career spanning 70 years in theatre, film and TV, Tony was highly respected and loved by family, friends and colleagues. His renowned sense of humour will be missed by us all."
Tony appeared in 'Get Some In!' - a comedy about National Service life in the Royal Air Force (RAF) - from 1975 and 1978 alongside the likes of Robert Lindsay.
He also starred opposite Robert in BBC comedy 'My Family', playing the long-lost father of Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker).
'Doctor Who' fans will remember Tony for playing intergalactic conman Sabalom Glitz for nine episodes in the sci-fi series from 1986 to 1987.
In 2002, the actor appeared as 'EastEnders' character Clive Mitchell, the uncle of Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden).
He was also no strange to the big screen, with one of his earliest acting roles coming in 1966 movie 'Alfie' opposite Sir Michael Caine.
Tony appeared in teen sitcom 'Renford Rejects', about a five-a-side school football team.
Martin Delaney, who played team captain Jason Summerbee in the show, paid tribute to the late star.
He wrote on Twitter: "Sad to hear about the passing of Tony Selby. A fine actor with a wonderful catalogue of work. I had the great fortune to work with him in 1998 in @NickelodeonUK’s Renford Rejects (ep ‘Old Dogs’) starring @TheGeoffHurst & the ‘66 team. He was warm, funny & brilliant. #RIPTonySelby (sic)"
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