Tony Wright MBE was a Welsh actor and radio broadcaster, born in Newport, Gwent. He appeared on television and stage across the UK, including a notable early role in the BBC drama series 'The Old Devils' in the late 1980s, and became a well-known voice on radio in Wales, working for BBC Radio Gwent, Red Dragon, Touch AM and, presenting a breakfast show, Capital Gold Radio.
He later spent many years co-hosting the Tony and Angela (Jay) Breakfast Show on Real Radio Wales, part of a broadcasting career that spanned some 20 years on breakfast radio in South Wales. In 2006 he was awarded an MBE by the Queen for services to charity in Wales, having raised money for causes including Tenovus, the Alzheimer's Society, Guide Dogs for the Blind and the Ty Hafan children's hospice.
Tony Wright died on 8 June 2020 at the age of 55, with tributes paid by colleagues and listeners across Welsh radio and television.
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Actor and radio broadcaster, MBE 2006 for charity work; longtime South Wales breakfast radio presenter.
Tony Wright (MBE)
Actor and Radio Presenter
Born in Newport, Gwent; spent his entire broadcasting and stage career based in South Wales.
Tony Wright was awarded an MBE in 2006 for services to charity in Wales, supporting causes including Tenovus, the Alzheimer's Society, Guide Dogs for the Blind and the Ty Hafan children's hospice. He was a well-loved figure on South Wales breakfast radio for around 20 years.
Career Highlights
Awarded MBE in 2006 for services to charity in Wales
Presented breakfast radio for BBC Radio Gwent, Red Dragon, Touch AM, Capital Gold and Real Radio Wales
Early acting role in BBC drama series The Old Devils
ℹ️ Born in Newport, Gwent (exact birth date not established).
ℹ️ Tony died on the 8th of June, 2020.
Born in Newport, Gwent; spent his entire broadcasting and stage career based in South Wales.
From: LoneRain
Tony was awarded an MBE by HM the queen in 2006 for services to charity in Wales. He has provided much support for Tenovus, Alzheimer’s Disease Society, Guide Dogs for the Blind and the Ty Hafan children's hospice, to name a few!
From: honeybun
I first heard tony on Red Dragon many years ago when he did the traffic and travel on the breakfast show with Chris Moore. I was a Tupperware lady and my girls and I used to go to the Red Dragon party nights at xmas. When Tony left I did too and now that he is no longer on Capital Gold neither am I. He will be missed he used to brighten up my journey to work.
From: StarRain
I have seen Tony many times when he has been on stage and he has also performed with John Barrowman at the new theater in Cardiff. He now presents the real radio breakfast show.
From: merlin44
I and my family have known Tony for over twenty years. We all met him on Cardiff Road Newport in the pouring rain when he was raising money for cancer walking from Barry to Newport. I've still got the photo's . He's a great person as he does a lot for many charities, loves animals. Now he is with real radio he brightens up each morning.