Tony Adams (actor)
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Anthony Sawley Adams (11 December 1940 – 25 October 2025) was a Welsh actor, known for his performances in two British television soap operas.
Infobox
Born
Anthony Sawley Adams(1940-12-11)11 December 1940Anglesey, Wales
Died
25 October 2025(2025-10-25) (aged 84)Brighton, England
Alma mater
Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts
Occupation
Actor
Years active
1951–2023
Tables
· Filmography › Film
1953
The Enchanted Garret
Role(s)
Bill Banks
Notes
TV film
1964
Kiss Me Kate
Notes
TV film
1971
1975
The Godmothers
Role(s)
Vito
1977
The Quality Connections
Role(s)
Nigel
Notes
Short film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1951 | The Magic Box | Boy | Uncredited |
| 1953 | The Enchanted Garret | Bill Banks | TV film |
| 1955 | Reluctant Bride | ||
| Touch and Go | Teenager | Uncredited | |
| 1964 | Kiss Me Kate | TV film | |
| 1971 | A Lizard in a Woman's Skin | Policeman | Uncredited |
| Villain | Man | Uncredited | |
| 1975 | The Godmothers | Vito | |
| 1977 | The Quality Connections | Nigel | Short film |
| 1980 | Hardly Working | Eddie the Clown | |
| 1986 | Superfantagenio | Monty Siracusa |
· Filmography › Television
1972
1972–1979
Role(s)
General Hospital
Notes
Dr. Neville Bywaters
1973
1978–2002
Role(s)
Crossroads
Notes
Adam Chance
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1966 | Crossroads | Mr. Perkins | 2 episodes |
| 1972 | The Two Ronnies | Brutus | Episode: Series 2, Episode 5 |
| Crown Court | Brian Parker | Episode: Conspiracy: Part Three | |
| 1972–1979 | General Hospital | Dr. Neville Bywaters | Series regular; 304 episodes |
| 1973 | Doctor Who | Elgin | Episodes: The Green Death |
| Play of the Week | Prince Damian | Episode: Queen of Hearts | |
| 1978–2002 | Crossroads | Adam Chance | Series regular; 260 episodes |
| 1986 | Hale and Pace | Prince Charming | Episode: Christmas Extravaganza |
| 1992 | The Upper Hand | Donald Crenshaw | Episode: You Shall Go to the Ball |
| 2001 | The Grimleys | Doctor | Episode: The Big Sleep |
| 2003 | The Afternoon Play | Agency Supremo | Episode: Turkish Delight |
| 2006 | Doctors | Edgar Price | Episode: Ghost in the Machine |
References
- The Telegraphhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2025/10/28/tony-adams-actor-played-adam-chance-in-crossroads/
- Great British Lifehttps://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/people/the-life-and-times-of-pioneer-winifred-brown-from-sale-7108676
- The New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/1930/07/06/archives/girl-aviator-wins-kings-cup-air-race-leading-87-experts-winifred.html
- Chronicle Livehttp://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/local-news/ask-tony-adams-1468430
- "The Boy Friend (feat. Cheryl Kennedy, Tony Adams, Marion Grimaldi, Frances Barlow, Nicholas Bennett, Jeremy Hawk, Ann Beach, Geoffrey Hibbert & Jacqueline Clarke)"https://web.archive.org/web/20160914001940/https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/boy-friend-feat.-cheryl-kennedy/id1049197660
- Over the Moon: My Autobiographyhttps://books.google.com/books?id=w_R7fxj8dT0C&pg=PA93
- Mirrorhttps://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/breaking-tony-adams-dead-crossroads-36136735.amp
- "Crossroads cast back to Birmingham"https://news.bbc.co.uk/local/birmingham/hi/things_to_do/newsid_8583000/8583024.stm
- Evening Timeshttp://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/opinion/13279397.Characters_in_Crossroads/
- Birmingham Mailhttp://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/birmingham-soap-crossroads-coming-back-8257601
- Radio Timeshttps://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/crossroads-cameos-nolly-tony-adams-newsupdate/
- Radio Timeshttps://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/nolly-cast-real-life-itvx/
- Mirrorhttps://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/excruciating-pain-meant-needed-new-4621337
- The Independenthttps://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/tv/news/tony-adams-death-crossroads-b2852598.html
- The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/oct/27/tony-adams-obituary