Tony Caunter

Acting

Tony Caunter

Born 22 September 1937 · Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK · Died 13 October 2025 at 88

Tony Caunter was an English actor best known for his roles as Jack Shepherd in the Yorkshire Television sitcom Queenie's Castle (1970–72), DCI Jim Logan in the first three seasons of Juliet Bravo (1980–1982), and his portrayal of the kindly car dealer Roy Evans in EastEnders (1994–2003). He also starred in several films, including The Hill opposite Sean Connery, and The Ipcress File opposite Michael Caine.

Known for

Highlights

Doctor Who1963 · Series · Jackson
The Hill1965 · Film · Martin
The Ipcress File1965 · Film · O.N.I Man
The Avengers1961 · Series · Miller
The Saint1962 · Series · Mason
Lovejoy1986 · Series · Russell Potts

Filmography

Movies

38 films

Doggin' Around1994 · Film · Sergeant Greene
Wallpaper Warrior1992 · Film · Tommy "Tea-bag" Bright
Magic Moments1989 · Film · Television Director
Tumbledown1988 · Film · Air Commodore
Blake's 7: Orac1986 · Film · Ensor
Silas Marner1985 · Film · Mr. Snell
A Crack in the Ice1985 · Film · Sgt. Platov
Doctor Who: Enlightenment1983 · Film · Jackson
The Scarlet Pimpernel1982 · Film · Pochard
P.Q. 171981 · Film · Coxswain
The Cause1981 · Film · Dolly
Braces High1980 · Film · Cafe Proprietor
Happy1980 · Film · Mr Howard
S.O.S. Titanic1980 · Film · Chief Officer Henry Wilde
Dark Water1980 · Film · Manager
Waterloo Sunset1979 · Film · Thomas Dwyer
The Vanishing Army1978 · Film · Pinnock
Dinner at the Sporting Club1978 · Film · Ray Little
The Hunchback of Notre Dame1976 · Film · Clopin
Piano Lessons1976 · Film · George
Kites1976 · Film · Jenkins
The Old Curiosity Shop1975 · Film · Joe Jowl (uncredited)
Speech Day1973 · Film · Douglas
The Operation1973 · Film · Alderman
The Asphyx1972 · Film · Warden
Stocker's Copper1972 · Film · Vincent
Walt, King of the Dumper1971 · Film · The Boss
Doctor Who: Colony in Space1971 · Film · Morgan
The Mind of Mr. Soames1970 · Film · Schoolteacher
Lay Down Your Arms1970 · Film · Mick
Season of the Witch1970 · Film · Lorry Driver
The Adding Machine1969 · Film · Third cell jailer
A Twist of Sand1968 · Film · Elton
The Magnificent Six and ½: Peewee's Pianola1968 · Film · Truck Driver
The Hill1965 · Film · Martin
Doctor Who: The Crusade1965 · Film · Thatcher
The Ipcress File1965 · Film · O.N.I Man
A Tap on the Shoulder1965 · Film · Security guard

Filmography

Series

48 shows

Heartbeat1992 · Series · Hesketh
The Chief1990 · Series · Deputy Chief Constable Arthur Quine
Bust1987 · Series · Ray French
London's Burning1986 · Series
Casualty1986 · Series · Cafe Owner
Running Scared1986 · Series · Frank Butler
Lovejoy1986 · Series · Russell Potts
Howards' Way1985 · Series · Dave Bridger
EastEnders1985 · Series · Roy Evans
The Bill1984 · Series
Big Deal1984 · Series · Henry Diamond
Q.E.D.1982 · Series · Foreman
Private Schulz1981 · Series · Prison Warder
The Chinese Detective1981 · Series
Juliet Bravo1980 · Series · DCI Jim Logan
Minder1979 · Series · DI Norton
Shoestring1979 · Series · Inspector Colston
House of Caradus1979 · Series · Jake
Blake's 71978 · Series · Ensor Jr.
The Professionals1977 · Series · Detective Sergeant
King Cinder1977 · Series · Richard Hutson
BBC2 Play of the Week1977 · Series · Pinnock
Target1977 · Series · Brice
Rentaghost1976 · Series · Jackson
Rumpole of the Bailey1975 · Series · Freddie Allbright
The Legend of Robin Hood1975 · Series · Friar Tuck
Angels1975 · Series
The Sweeney1975 · Series · Derek Clarke
Playhouse1974 · Series · Harry Leech
Centre Play1973 · Series · George
Crown Court1972 · Series · Inspector Cripps
Van der Valk1972 · Series · Hans Voss
New Scotland Yard1972 · Series · DI Bright
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes1971 · Series · Fielder
Queenie's Castle1970 · Series · Jack Henry Shepherd
Play for Today1970 · Series · Alderman
Ace of Wands1970 · Series · Six
Catweazle1970 · Series · Richardson
The Main Chance1969 · Series · Harry Rowlands
ITV Saturday Night Theatre1969 · Series · Arthur
The Champions1968 · Series · Brandon
The Expert1968 · Series · Robinson
ITV Playhouse1967 · Series · Cpl. Mills
The Likely Lads1964 · Series · Army Sergeant
Doctor Who1963 · Series · Jackson
The Saint1962 · Series · Mason
The Avengers1961 · Series · Miller
No Hiding Place1959 · Series