Tony Scannell facts for kids

Tony Scannell was an actor from Ireland. He was born on August 14, 1945. Many people knew him for playing a character named DS Ted Roach in a TV show called The Bill. He also appeared in the movie Flash Gordon in 1980.

Tony Scannell's Acting Career

Tony Scannell was born in Kinsale, a town in County Cork, Ireland. He became known for his acting roles in both television and movies.

Famous TV Roles

His most famous role was playing DS Ted Roach. This character was a detective sergeant in the popular British TV series The Bill. The show was about the daily lives of police officers. Tony Scannell played this character for many years.

Movie Appearances

Besides his work on TV, Tony Scannell also acted in films. One of his notable movie roles was in the 1980 science fiction film Flash Gordon. This movie was based on the classic comic strip.

Later Life and Passing

Tony Scannell passed away on May 26, 2020. He was 74 years old at the time of his death.