Biography
Anthony Flanagan is an English actor. Born in Stockport, Cheshire, he studied at Oldham College and Capitol Theatre in Manchester (now part of Manchester Metropolitan University). His first professional stage role was in the Royal Shakespeare Company's 2001/02 season, playing Pat Harford in Peter Whelan's A Russian in the Woods.
Flanagan is known for his role as the policeman Tony in the Channel 4 series Shameless (2004–2006). His television credits include Life on Mars (2006), Doctor Who (2007), Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 (2009), Appropriate Adult (2011) as Mike, Being Human (2012), The Village (2013–2014), Shetland (2013), The Crown (2016), Dracula (2020) and House of the Dragon (2022–2024) as Ser Steffon Darklyn. He has also appeared in films such as Glorious 39 (2009) and Stardust (2020).
