Biography
Antony Kenneth Blackburn is an English disc jockey, singer and TV presenter.
Blackburn first achieved fame broadcasting on the pirate stations Radio Caroline and Radio London in the 1960s, before joining the BBC, on the BBC Light Programme.
Blackburn was the first disc jockey to broadcast on BBC Radio 1 at its launch, on 30 September 1967, and has had several stints working for the corporation. He has also worked for Capital London and Classic Gold Digital, and currently BBC Radio 2, BBC Local Radio, and British Forces Broadcasting Service. He has also had a singing career.
As a DJ, Blackburn is known for his championing of Motown and soul music as well as his legendary presenting style.
In 2002, Blackburn was the first winner of the British reality TV series I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
Filmography
all 61
self 40
TV Shows 34
Movies 27
Voice 2
Narrator 1
Heatwave summer of '76 (2022)
The Weakest Link (2021)
Michael McIntyre's The Wheel (2020)
The More You Ignore Me (2018)
Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend (2014)
Kill Keith (2011)
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011)
Let's Dance for Sport Relief (2010)
Legends (2006)
Skinhead Farewell (1996)
In the Best Possible Taste: A Tribute to Kenny Everett (1994)
An Audience with Joan Rivers (1984)
A Sign is a Fine Investment (1983)
Wogan (1982)
Seaside Special (1975)
Simon Simon (1970)
Cilla (1968)
Top of the Pops (1964)
Without Walls
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GenderMale
Birthday1943-01-29 (81 years old)
Birth PlaceGuildford, Surrey, England, UK
RelationshipsTessa Wyatt (1972-01-01 - 1977-01-01)
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
Also Known AsAntony Kenneth Blackburn
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