Tony Britton

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Characters played by Tony Britton

Simon Bates — Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow (1963)

A member of Dr. Christopher Syn’s smuggling circle who is assigned to watch General Pugh instead of joining the next smuggling run. Later, Syn and Mipps move him with Harry Banks to a hidden barn, where he awaits further instructions.

Capt. Lawton — The People That Time Forgot (1977)

The commanding officer of the British naval survey ship that delivers McBride's party to the vicinity of Caprona before their aerial expedition begins.

Major Dillon — Operation Amsterdam (1959)

Major Dillon is a British Army Intelligence officer sent to the Netherlands with Jan Smit and Walter Keyser to secure industrial diamonds. He contributes contacts within the Dutch resistance, helping the team break into the time-locked bank vault, recover the stones, and escape toward the coast with Anna.

Tony — Night Watch (1973)

Tony is John's psychiatrist friend, whom John recommends when Ellen repeatedly contacts the police. He listens as Ellen recounts her traumatic past, advises her to enter a clinic in Switzerland, and becomes part of the apparent effort to manage her mental condition, although Ellen is secretly pretending to be insane.

Greg Parker — The Break (1963)

Greg Parker is a novelist staying at the secluded Dartmoor hotel. Pearson is investigating him, and Parker falls in love with Sue Thomas, Jacko Thomas's sister. He is drawn into danger at the hotel and eventually fights Thomas.

Stephen Burton — The Quiet Battle (1960)

A British parachutist sent with Niels Jacobsen to reach Copenhagen by Monday. After landing on Lolland, he injures his ankle and is left without transport when the expected contact is missing. Læge John Sørensen treats him, but Stephen is later found by German forces and becomes the focus of a difficult choice about his fate.

Philip Selwood — Behind the Mask (1958)

A newly qualified doctor whose confidence and ambition bring him into conflict with senior staff. He takes over a delicate stage of a high-risk operation when the lead surgeon cannot continue, then gives evidence at an inquiry about a patient's death and the anaesthetist's role. His demanding hospital work repeatedly disrupts his plans with Pamela.

Career Overview

Tony Britton has 35 screen credits in a career dating back to 1950. Their work is anchored in the Caprona (Amicus) Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include The Day of the Jackal, Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow, The Birthday Present. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Known For
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Gender
male
Known Credits
35
Birth Date
1924-06-09
Birth Place
Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, UK

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