Tony Garnett
ProductionAbout Tony Garnett
Tony Garnett is a British film and television producer, director and former actor. He is best known for his thirteen-year association with director Ken Loach, which started with The Wednesday Play and the groundbreaking Cathy Come Home amongst others, and continued into Play For Today and big screen features such as Kes. His other TV productions have included the controversial Law and Order and The Spongers and, with his company World Productions, Between the Lines, Ballykissangel, Cops, Cardiac Arrest and This Life. As a director, he helmed the films Prostitute and Handgun, and produced Hollywood movies such as Earth Girls are Easy and Sesame Street's Follow That Bird, and British cult LGBT classic Beautiful Thing. In 2016, he released his memoir, The Day the Music Died.
Tony Garnett Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Tony Garnett reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Tony Garnett's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 44% of Tony Garnett's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Boys, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Tony Garnett Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tony Garnett's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Tony Garnett has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Drama Out of a Crisis: A Celebration of Play for Today | Self – Producer (archive footage, 1993) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Greg Davies: Looking for Kes | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach | Self - Friend and Producer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Making Kes | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Carry On Ken | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Right to Work March | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Rivals | Jimmy Vosler | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Incident at Midnight | Brennan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Boys | James Alan "Ginger" Thompson | Super Hit | Similar → |
Tony Garnett - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tony Garnett?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tony Garnett is "The Boys" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Tony Garnett acted in?
Tony Garnett has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tony Garnett?
Other notable films include "Incident at Midnight", "Greg Davies: Looking for Kes", and "Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach".