Tony Scannell


Thomas Anthony Scannell was an Irish actor, known for his role as DS Ted Roach in ITV's The Bill.

Career

Scannell's debut on The Bill was on 23 October 1984, in an episode called "A Friend in Need". Initially, he was signed for two episodes, but stayed until 1993 and returned for two episodes in 2000. He also appeared in the Channel 5 soap opera Family Affairs as Eddie Harris from 1997 to 1999.

Personal life

His father, Tom Scannell, was a professional goalkeeper and played once for the Republic of Ireland against Luxembourg in 1954.
In 2002, Tony Scannell was forced to declare himself bankrupt, owing the Inland Revenue over £42,000.
He was a Freemason.
Scannell died on 26 May 2020 aged 74 from natural causes.

Partial filmography

Enemy at the Door – 1st Sailor in Bar / GefreiterThe Playbirds – Man at depot All the Fun of the Fair – FrankThe Professionals – Man 1Armchair Thriller – ConnallyFlash Gordon – Ming's OfficerCribb – MillarStrangers – John McCleodThe Gentle Touch – Andy GoldingBlue Money – NinianThe Princess and the Cobbler – Brigand Family Affairs – Eddie HarrisThe Things You Do for Love – Tony BoothThe Bill – D.S. Ted RoachPoint of View – StanleyMonkey Trousers – Police OfficerWaking the Dead – Papa McDonaghEvil Never Dies – Harry PayneBendy Caravans and Everlasting Pens: A Portrait of Evered Wigg – Evered Wigg With Love From... Suffolk – BillThe House in the Clouds – Salesman