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Tony Adams(1940-2025)

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Tony Adams was born on 11 December 1940 in Anglesey, Wales, UK. He was an actor, known for Doctor Who (1963), Crossroads (2001) and Crossroads (1964). He was married to Christine Everson. He died on 25 October 2025 in Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK.
BornDecember 11, 1940
DiedOctober 25, 2025(84)
BornDecember 11, 1940
DiedOctober 25, 2025(84)
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Known for

Paul McGann, Colin Baker, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, William Hartnell, Sylvester McCoy, Jon Pertwee, and Patrick Troughton in Doctor Who (1963)
Doctor Who
8.4
TV Series
  • Elgin
Crossroads (2001)
Crossroads
4.4
TV Series
  • Adam Chance
Noele Gordon in Crossroads (1964)
Crossroads
4.4
TV Series
  • Adam Chance
  • Mr. Perkins
Mark Gatiss in Global Conspiracy? (2004)
Global Conspiracy?
7.3
Video
  • Elgin
  • 2004

Credits

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  • Helena Bonham Carter in Nolly (2023)
    Nolly
    7.3
    TV Mini Series
    • Real Tony Adams
    • 2023
  • Carolina Vera and Greg Wise in Rosamunde Pilcher (1993)
    Rosamunde Pilcher
    4.0
    TV Series
    • 2010
  • Doctors (2000)
    Doctors
    4.6
    TV Series
    • Edgar Price
    • 2006
  • Mark Gatiss in Global Conspiracy? (2004)
    Global Conspiracy?
    7.3
    Video
    • Elgin
    • 2004
  • Peter Capaldi and Ray Quinn in The Afternoon Play (2003)
    The Afternoon Play
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Agency Supremo
    • 2003
  • Crossroads (2001)
    Crossroads
    4.4
    TV Series
    • Adam Chance
    • 2001–2002
  • The Grimleys (1999)
    The Grimleys
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Doctor
    • 2001
  • The Upper Hand (1990)
    The Upper Hand
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Donald Crenshaw
    • 1992
  • Jasper Carrott in Carrott Confidential (1987)
    Carrott Confidential
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Adam Chance
    • 1989
  • John Nettles in Bergerac (1981)
    Bergerac
    6.9
    TV Series
    • M.C.
    • 1989
  • Noele Gordon in Crossroads (1964)
    Crossroads
    4.4
    TV Series
    • Adam Chance
    • Mr. Perkins
    • 1966–1988
  • Christmas Night of One Hundred Stars
    TV Special
    • Dick Whittington
    • 1986
  • Bud Spencer and Luca Venantini in Aladdin (1986)
    Aladdin
    5.4
    • Monty Siracusa
    • 1986
  • Gareth Hale and Norman Pace in Hale and Pace (1986)
    Hale and Pace
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Prince Charming
    • 1986
  • Jerry Lewis in Hardly Working (1980)
    Hardly Working
    4.6
    • Eddie the Clown
    • 1980

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Anthony Adams
  • Height
    • 6′ (1.83 m)
  • Born
    • December 11, 1940
    • Anglesey, Wales, UK
  • Died
    • October 25, 2025
    • Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK(heart condition)
  • Spouse
    • Christine Everson2020 - October 26, 2025 (his death)
  • Other works
    In 2004, he starred as Grandpa Potts in the stage version of "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang".

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  • Trivia
    In 1985, he gave the eulogy in memory of his former Crossroads (1964) co-star Noele Gordon in St Philip's Cathedral, Birmingham.

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