Who is Tony Maudsley? Kenneth du Beke in Benidorm and Sleepy Hollow and Harry Potter actor
THE Coronation Street actor was best known for his role as a hairdresser on Benidorm before the show came to an end.
Here's all you need to know about Tony Maudsley...
Who is Tony Maudsley?
English television and film actor Tony Maudsley, 55, was born January 30, 1968, in Liverpool.
He has been a part of the Coronation Street cast since 2020, playing George Shuttleworth on the show since 2020.
He is perhaps best known for playing Kenneth DuBeke in the ITV comedy series Benidorm, which ended in 2018.
Tony's career began when he earned a role in the film A Life for a Life in 1998, in which he played Stefan Kiszko.
He has since starred in numerous TV shows including Doc Martin, Miss Marple and Ordinary Lives.
He has also featured in many films including 1999's Sleepy Hollow, playing Van Ripper.
Tony joined the star-studded Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix cast, as Grawp, Hagrid's giant brother.
In December 2023, he joined the Coronation Street team on the annual festive ITV show The Big Quiz: Coronation Street vs Emmerdale.
Does Tony appear in theatre as well?
Tony has enjoyed a successful career on the stage, too.
In 2016, he had the role of Edna Turnblad in the touring Hairspray musical.
Tony also made his pantomime debut in 2016 as Dame Trott in Jack and the Beanstalk at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham.
The following year, he returned to panto playing Genie of the Lamp in Aladdin at the Swansea Grand Theatre.
What films has Tony been in?
Tony played the part of Van Ripper in the 1999 film, Sleepy Hollow with Johnny Depp.
He played Joseph Sedley in Vanity Fair and Hagrid's brother, Grawp, in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
Tony also had a role in the The Bad Education Movie as a barman.
He has also been in Irish Jam and Bright Young Things.
What is Benidorm?
ITV’s award-winning show Benidorm developed cult status among viewers after a ten-season run.
The comedy follows the lives of Brits abroad at the all-inclusive The Solana Hotel in the heart of Benidorm, with hilarious consequences.
Tony played hairdresser Kenneth du Beke on the show before it ended in 2018.