Anthony Head – ‘Michael’
Anthony Head was born on the 20th of February, 1954, in Camden, to actress Helen Shingler, who is best known for her role as Madame Maigret in the BBC television series "Maigret", and Seafield Head, documentary producer who created the British production company, Verity Films. He and his elder brother, Murray - also an accomplished actor and musician - grew up in Hampton.
Originally planning a career in music, Anthony attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. His first break came when he played Jesus in Godspell in London's West End. Anthony has continued to combine his musical and acting talents with a variety of stage roles such as Frank N Furter in the Rocky Horror Show and Freddie Trumper in Chess. Anthony released a CD of his own compositions in 2001, entitled 'Music for Elevators'.
Roles in television shows such as Howard's Way and Secret Army were well received, but it was the will they/won't they romance played out in the series of commercials for Gold Blend coffee that brought Anthony into the public eye.
He moved to Los Angeles and landed the leading role of Oliver Sampson in the sadly short-lived Sci-Fi series, VR5. Anthony stayed in LA and won the role of Giles, the Watcher, in Joss Whedon’s BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. The show aired for seven seasons and became a huge hit all over the world.
Since returning to England he has worked on several projects including the comedy-drama MANCHILD and guest appearances on the BBC's MI5 drama, SPOOKS, DR WHO, HOTEL BABYLON and the role of the Prime Minister in LITTLE BRITAIN, as well as various movie projects.
Anthony currently lives near Bath with his partner Sarah and their two daughters.
Filmography (selected)
Amelia and Michael – ‘Michael’
(UK, 2007, 10mins, short)
Scoop – ‘Detective’
(UK, 2006, 96mins, feature)
Imagine Me and You – ‘Ned’
(UK, 2005, 94mins, feature)
Little Britain – ‘The Prime Minister’
(UK, 2003-2005 ,17x30mins, TV Series)
Monarch of the Glen –‘Chester Grant’
(UK, 2004, 6x60mins, TV Series)
I’ll Be There – ‘Sam Gervasi’
(UK, 2003, 105mins, feature)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer –‘Rupert Giles’
(US, 1997-2003, 123x44mins, TV Series)
Roger, Roger – ‘Jimmy Price’
(UK, 1996, 3x88mins, TV Series)
A Prayer for the Dying – ‘Rupert’
(US, 1987, 107mins, feature)
Lady Chatterley’s Lover – ‘Anton’
(UK, 1981, 104mins, feature)
Enemy at the Door – ‘Clive Martel’
(UK, 1978, 13x60mins, TV Series)