Tony Paul Way (born 7 October 1978) is an English actor, comedian, and writer. He is best known for playing characters on British comedies, most notably Dave in the film Ali G Indahouse . He has since moved into drama, appearing as Plague in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo , Dontos Hollard in HBO 's Game of Thrones , and Thomas Nashe in Anonymous .
Way was born in Rochford , Essex and grew up in Wickford , Essex, where he attended the Beauchamps School.
Way started his career in comedy and acting at the age of 17 when he, Rhys Thomas , Stephen Burge, and Glynne Wiley started making comedy videos as sketch group Stay Alive Pepi while at college. The videos were noticed by Bob Mortimer and Charlie Higson , who gave Way his first television appearances in a sketch on The Fast Show and in several sketches in Bang, Bang, It's Reeves and Mortimer . Way went on to write for and perform in more comedy shows, including Mongrels , Extras , Spaced , and Tittybangbang .
Way has also performed in many television shows and feature films, including The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo , Anonymous , Tunnel of Love , Finding Neverland , Cheeky , Ali G Indahouse , Fairytales , Down Terrace and Sightseers . From 2012 to 2014, Way appeared as Ser Dontos Hollard on HBO's Game of Thrones . In 2014, he co-starred in the sci-fi film Edge of Tomorrow , and made an appearance on Doctor Who . Since 2013 he has played Terry in BBC Radio 4 sitcom Seekers , written by his friend and collaborator Stephen Burge. Way also still regularly works with Rhys Thomas on the Thomas and Way Podcast , which they have been recording irregularly since 2011.
Way lives in Hackney , London .
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The Glove (pre-production) as
Actor
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Savage House (post-production) as
Darby
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Time Travel Is Dangerous (post-production) as
Peter
2023
Buffering (TV Series) as
Peter Riley
- The Measure of Success (2023) - Peter Riley
2022
Avoidance (TV Series) as
Steve
- Episode #1.4 (2022) - Steve
2022
Dodger (TV Series) as
Jon the News
- Revenge (2022) - Jon the News
- Dosh (2022) - Jon the News
- Nancy (2022) - Jon the News
- Phantom (2022) - Jon the News
2019
After Life (TV Series) as
Lenny
2021
Cobra (TV Series) as
Stewart
- Cyberwar 2 (2021) - Stewart
2021
Britannia (TV Series) as
Centurion
- Vae Victis (2021) - Centurion
2020
Des (TV Mini Series) as
Mike Cattran
- Episode #1.1 (2020) - Mike Cattran
2020
Mandy (TV Series) as
Sergei
- Russian (2020) - Sergei
2020
The Kemps: All True (TV Movie) as
Rag N Bone Man
2020
2019: A Year in the Life of a Year (TV Movie) as
Various
2019
Giri/Haji (TV Mini Series) as
Roy
- Episode #1.8 (2019) - Roy
- Episode #1.4 (2019) - Roy
- Episode #1.3 (2019) - Roy
- Episode #1.2 (2019) - Roy
- Episode #1.1 (2019) - Roy
2019
Horrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten Romans as
Brigantes Warrior
2018
2018: A Year in the Life of a Year (TV Movie) as
Various
2018
Deep Clean (Short) as
Malky
2018
Tracey Ullman's Show (TV Series) as
Sam
- Episode #3.6 (2018)
- Episode #3.3 (2018)
- Episode #3.1 (2018) - Sam
2018
The Festival as
Queasy Steve
2018
The More You Ignore Me as
Wobbly Wildgoose
2017
Tracey Breaks the News (TV Series) as
Various
- Episode #2.1 (2018) - Various
- Episode 3 (2017)
- Episode #1.1 (2017)
- Pilot (2017) - Various
2018
Collateral (TV Mini Series) as
Connor
- Episode #1.2 (2018) - Connor
- Episode #1.1 (2018) - Connor
2018
Royal Affairs (Short) as
Greg
2018
Silent Witness (TV Series) as
Gordon Jarrow
- One Day: Part 2 (2018) - Gordon Jarrow
2018
Sticky (TV Series) as
Library Troll
- Where Eagles Fap (2018) - Library Troll
2017
Confection (Short) as
Brian Ample
2017
2017: A Year in the Life of a Year (TV Movie) as
Various
2016
Zapped (TV Series) as
Chestnut
- The Henge (2017) - Chestnut
- Showtime (2017) - Chestnut
- Pear Fair (2017) - Chestnut
- Magic Darts (2017) - Chestnut
- The Trial (2017) - Chestnut
- Mr Wuffles (2016) - Chestnut
- Mr Charisma (2016) - Chestnut
- Mr Weaver (2016) - Chestnut
2017
Electric Dreams (TV Series) as
Carmichael
- The Hood Maker (2017) - Carmichael (uncredited)
2017
Loaded (TV Series) as
Ross Muttock
- The End of Cat Factory? (2017) - Ross Muttock
- Lawsuit (2017) - Ross Muttock
2015
Murder in Successville (TV Series) as
Harry Styles / Jamie Oliver / Paul Hollywood
- The Big Sleet (2017) - Harry Styles
- A Murder in Ye Olde Successville (2017) - Jamie Oliver
- Miranda (2016) - Paul Hollywood
- The Mob (2015) - Harry Styles
2017
Brian Pern: A Tribute (TV Movie) as
Ned
2014
The Life of Rock with Brian Pern (TV Series) as
Ned, Brian's Driver / Ned, Brian Pern's Driver / Captain Cupnutz
- Brian Pern at the BBC (2017) - Ned, Brian's Driver
- Festivals and Fans (2016) - Ned, Brian's Driver
- The Day of the Triffids (2014) - Ned, Brian Pern's Driver
- Jukebox Musical (2014) - Ned, Brian Pern's Driver
- Birth of Rock (2014) - Captain Cupnutz
2016
2016: A Year in the Life of a Year (TV Movie) as
Various
2016
Yonderland (TV Series) as
Magic Mike
- Boo (2016) - Magic Mike
2016
Nigel Farage Gets His Life Back (TV Movie) as
Colin
2016
Mindhorn as
Dad with Newspaper
2016
The Agency (TV Series) as
Carpet Salesman
- Episode #1.2 (2016) - Carpet Salesman
2016
Trespass Against Us as
Norman
2016
Man Down (TV Series) as
Roger
- Big News (2016) - Roger
2015
Jekyll and Hyde (TV Mini Series) as
Silas
- The Incubus (2015) - Silas
- The Heart of Lord Trash (2015) - Silas
- Moroii (2015) - Silas
- The Reaper (2015) - Silas
- The Calyx (2015) - Silas
- The Cutter (2015) - Silas
- Mr Hyde (2015) - Silas
2015
Cradle to Grave (TV Mini Series) as
Buckle-Eyed Bill
- Episode #1.7 (2015) - Buckle-Eyed Bill
2015
High-Rise as
Robert the Caretaker
2015
Big Field (TV Series) as
Various
2015
Brotherhood (TV Series) as
Barry
- Pregnant (2015) - Barry
2015
SunTrap (TV Series) as
Glenn
- Overboard (2015) - Glenn
2015
Identicals as
Gun Dealer / Santa
2015
Inside No. 9 (TV Series) as
Michael
- Cold Comfort (2015) - Michael
2015
House of Fools (TV Series) as
Punter / Butcher Brother 3
- The Whip Affair (2015) - Punter
- The Danceathon Affair (2015) - Butcher Brother 3
2015
Pompidou (TV Series) as
Merrick
- The Bowl (2015) - Merrick
2015
Asylum (TV Mini Series) as
Alan
- Project Siren (2015) - Alan
2015
Drunk History: UK (TV Series) as
Blacksmith / Party-Goer / Boatman / ...
- King Charles II/1966 World Cup Trophy Theft/Lady Godiva (2015) - Blacksmith / Party-Goer / Boatman
- Tutankhamen/Dick Turpin/Byron's Pet Bear (2015) - Tom King
- The Great Fire of London/Burke & Hare/Queen Victoria's Unwanted Cheese (2015) - Lord Mayor Bloodworth
- King Henry VIII/Queen Victoria & Prince Albert/The Black Death (2015) - Anne of Cleves
2014
Legend of the Golden Fishcake as
Gavin
2014
Not Going Out (TV Series) as
Tony
- Christening (2014) - Tony
2014
Doctor Who (TV Series) as
Alf
- Deep Breath (2014) - Alf
2014
Edge of Tomorrow as
Kimmel
2014
Derek (TV Series) as
Pete
- Episode #2.2 (2014) - Pete
2012
Game of Thrones (TV Series) as
Dontos Hollard
- Breaker of Chains (2014) - Dontos Hollard
- The Lion and the Rose (2014) - Dontos Hollard
- Two Swords (2014) - Dontos Hollard
- Blackwater (2012) - Dontos Hollard
- Garden of Bones (2012) - Dontos Hollard
- The North Remembers (2012) - Dontos Hollard
2014
Date Night (Short) as
Keith
2013
Gus and His Dirty Dead Dad (Short) as
Taxi Gavin
2013
The Last Summer on Earth (Short) as
Black Ralph
2013
Convenience as
Posh Stoner #2
2011
Peeder Jigson's Video Diary (TV Series) as
Richard Armitage / Daniel Todd / Paul Git
- Wrap Party (2013) - Richard Armitage
- Blue Screen (2012) - Daniel Todd
- Naming the Dwarves (2011) - Paul Git
2013
Fit (TV Series) as
Various
- Episode #1.2 (2013) - Various
- Episode #1.1 (2013) - Various
2012
Straw Donkey (Short) as
Terry
2012
Comedy Blaps (TV Series short) - The Adventures of Robin of Essex in The New Set of Feathers (2012) - (voice)
2012
Sightseers as
Crich Tourist
2012
Sherlock (TV Series) as
Prison Warder
- The Reichenbach Fall (2012) - Prison Warder
2011
Burge & Way (TV Movie)
2011
Inside Burge & Way (TV Movie)
2010
Mongrels (TV Series) as
Gary
- Miquita and the Obligatory Clips Show (2011) - Gary
- Vince and the Helpful Horse (2011) - Gary
- Kali and the Psychological Warfare (2011) - Gary
- Marion and the Myocardial Infarction (2011) - Gary
- Nelson and the AMAZING Nuts (2011) - Gary
- Nelson and the C***'s Speech (2011) - Gary
- Destiny and the V.E.T.S (2011) - Gary
- Kali and the Rickshaw Inferno (2011) - Gary
- Marion and the Force-Field (2011) - Gary
- Nelson the Naughty Arsonist (2010) - Gary
- Marion the Superfluous Feed Character (2010) - Gary
- Destiny the Infectious Risk (2010) - Gary
- Kali the Genetic Engineer (2010) - Gary
- Nelson the Stroke Virgin (2010) - Gary
- Marion the Young Lover (2010) - Gary
- Nelson the Online Predator (2010) - Gary
2011
Life's Too Short (TV Series) as
Delivery Man
- Episode #1.6 (2011) - Delivery Man
2009
The Impressions Show with Culshaw and Stephenson (TV Series) as
Various Characters
- Episode #3.6 (2011) - Various Characters
- Episode #2.3 (2010) - Various Characters
- Episode #2.2 (2010) - Various Characters
- Episode #2.1 (2010) - Various Characters
- Episode #1.6 (2009) - Various Characters
- Episode #1.5 (2009) - Various Characters
- Episode #1.3 (2009) - Various Characters
2011
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo as
Plague
2011
Anonymous as
Thomas Nashe
2011
Dick and Dom's Funny Business (TV Series) as
Various
- Total Recall (2011) - Various
- The Estate Agent (2011) - Various
- And the Winner Is- with Jason Byrne (2011) - Various
- A Brave Face with Catherine Tate (2011) - Various
- In It to Win It with Jessica Hynes (2011) - Various
- Dixie and Dom with Steve Furst (2011) - Various
- Definitely Not Going Out with Tim Vine (2011) - Various
- Fitty Business with Debra Stephenson (2011) - Various
- Bills, Bills, Bills with Tracy-Ann Oberman (2011) - Various
- The Rider with Gordon Kennedy (2011) - Various
- Whose Baby with Stephen K Amos (2011) - Various
- Mouse in the House with Warwick Davis (2011) - Various
2011
Sadie J (TV Series) as
Security Guard
- Cherylistic (2011) - Security Guard
2010
Popatron (TV Series) as
Les Mump
- Episode #1.5 (2010) - Les Mump
2010
London Boulevard as
Lone Paparazzo
2010
Money (TV Mini Series) as
Fat Paul
- Episode #1.2 (2010) - Fat Paul
- Episode #1.1 (2010) - Fat Paul
2010
Above Their Station (TV Movie) as
Techno Benson
2009
Ewan and Thingy (TV Series) as
Dave
2009
2009 Unwrapped with Miranda Hart (TV Movie) as
Arthur
2009
Beyond the Pole as
Landlord
2008
The Trevor Ending Story (Short) as
Sarah
2008
Trimming the Fat (Short) as
Hendy
2008
No Heroics (TV Series) as
Praying Mantis
- Monkey Gone to Heaven (2008) - Praying Mantis
- Origin, Tonic (2008) - Praying Mantis
- The Fantastic Chore (2008) - Praying Mantis
2008
Torn Up Tales (TV Movie) as
Clint 'The Beast' Beastwood
2008
The Wall (TV Series) as
Various / Mark Ronson / Leona Lewis (2008)
2008
Fairy Tales (TV Mini Series) as
Boris Stojkovic
- Rapunzel (2008) - Boris Stojkovic
2005
Tittybangbang (TV Series) as
Various Characters
- Chrissytittybangbang3 (2007) - Various Characters
- Chrissytittybangbang (2006) - Various Characters
- Pilot (2005) - Various Characters
2006
Blunder (TV Series) as
Various
- Episode #1.6 (2006) - Various
- Episode #1.5 (2006) - Various
- Episode #1.4 (2006) - Various
- Episode #1.3 (2006) - Various
- Episode #1.2 (2006) - Various
- Episode #1.1 (2006) - Various
2006
Saxondale (TV Series) as
Pest Controller
- Fleas (2006) - Pest Controller
2005
Extras (TV Series) as
Chef
- Ross Kemp & Vinnie Jones (2005) - Chef
2004
EastEnders (TV Series) as
Nick
- Episode #1.2835 (2004) - Nick
- Episode #1.2824 (2004) - Nick
2004
Tunnel of Love (TV Movie) as
Spiff
2004
Finding Neverland as
Set Mover
2004
My Family (TV Series) as
Burly Man
- Dentist to the Stars (2004) - Burly Man (uncredited)
2004
The All Star Comedy Show (TV Movie) as
Various Roles
2003
Hardware (TV Series) as
Cliff / Builder
- Tony Two-Ways (2004) - Builder
- Hutch (2003) - Cliff
- Women (2003) - Cliff
2003
Swiss Toni (TV Series) as
Customer
- Left Hand Drive (2003) - Customer
- Taxed and Tested (2003)
2001
Fun at the Funeral Parlour (TV Series) as
Gwynne Thomas
- Moira Stewart & The Clown Syndrome (2002) - Gwynne Thomas
- Dog Dago Afternoon (2002) - Gwynne Thomas
- Gwynne's Marvelous Medicine (2002) - Gwynne Thomas
- A Pocket Full of Gravel (2002) - Gwynne Thomas
- Polterghoost (2002) - Gwynne Thomas
- The Balls of Doom (2002) - Gwynne Thomas
- Dead Aid (2001) - Gwynne Thomas
- Blue Ice (2001) - Gwynne Thomas
- The Mountains of Doom (2001) - Gwynne Thomas
- The Heron Incident (2001) - Gwynne Thomas
- The Jaws of Doom (2001) - Gwynne Thomas
- Death in the Valleys (2001) - Gwynne Thomas
2000
Black Books (TV Series) as
Youth / Boy
- The Big Lock-Out (2000) - Youth
- The Blackout (2000) - Boy (uncredited)
2000
Monkey Trousers (TV Series) as
Various Characters
2000
Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) (TV Series) as
Second Hammer of God
- Paranoia (2000) - Second Hammer of God
1999
Small Potatoes (TV Series) as
Elwood
1999
Spaced (TV Series) as
Paperboy
- Gatherings (1999) - Paperboy
1999
Comedy Café (TV Series)
1999
Sir Bernard's Stately Homes (TV Series) as
Member of Press
- Stebson Towers (1999) - Member of Press
1999
Bang, Bang, It's Reeves and Mortimer (TV Mini Series) as
Dancer in Opening Song / Mandate Member
- Episode #1.5 (1999) - Dancer in Opening Song (uncredited)
- Episode #1.4 (1999) - Mandate Member (uncredited)
1998
Barking (TV Series) as
Various Roles
- Episode #1.6 (1998) - Various Roles
- Episode #1.5 (1998) - Various Roles
- Episode #1.4 (1998) - Various Roles
- Episode #1.3 (1998) - Various Roles
- Episode #1.2 (1998) - Various Roles
- Episode #1.1 (1998) - Various Roles
1997
The Fast Show (TV Series) as
Singer Colon / Various
- Episode #3.7 (1997) - Singer Colon
- Episode #3.3 (1997) - Various
Writer
2020
2019: A Year in the Life of a Year (TV Movie) (additional material)
2017
Brian Pern: A Tribute (TV Movie) (additional material)
2014
Crackanory (TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes) - A Close Slave (2017) - (writer)
- The Truth About Suz & the Vexed Message (2015) - (writer)
- In Space No One Can Hear You Clean & the Weather Man (2014) - (writer)
2014
Crackanory 2 (TV Series)
2011
Burge & Way (TV Movie)
2011
Inside Burge & Way (TV Movie)
2011
Sorry, I've Got No Head (TV Series) (13 episodes)
2010
Shooting Stars (TV Series) (6 episodes) - Episode #7.6 (2010) - (uncredited)
- Episode #7.5 (2010) - (uncredited)
- Episode #7.4 (2010) - (uncredited)
- Episode #7.3 (2010) - (uncredited)
- Episode #7.2 (2010) - (uncredited)
- Episode #7.1 (2010) - (uncredited)
2009
The All Star Impressions Show (TV Special) (written by)
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The Impressions Show with Culshaw and Stephenson (TV Series) (written by - 3 episodes, 2009) (writer - 2 episodes, 2009) - Episode #1.6 (2009) - (written by)
- Episode #1.5 (2009) - (written by)
- Episode #1.4 (2009) - (written by)
- Episode #1.2 (2009) - (writer)
- Episode #1.1 (2009) - (writer)
2009
Alan Carr: Chatty Man (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode) - Episode #1.5 (2009) - (writer)
2008
The Wall (TV Series) (own material)
2006
Blunder (TV Series) (5 episodes) - Episode #1.6 (2006)
- Episode #1.5 (2006)
- Episode #1.4 (2006)
- Episode #1.3 (2006)
- Episode #1.1 (2006)
2001
Up Late (TV Series documentary)
1999
Comedy Café (TV Series) (writer)
1999
The 11 O'Clock Show (TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes) - Episode #2.2 (1999) - (writer)
- Episode #2.1 (1999) - (writer)
1998
Barking (TV Series) (writer)
1997
It's Ulrika! (TV Movie) (uncredited)
Director
2011
Peeder Jigson's Video Diary (TV Series) (1 episode) - Peeder's Favourite DVDs (2011)
Self
2023
Pointless Celebrities (TV Series) as
Self - Contestant
- Special (2023) - Self - Contestant
2023
The National Comedy Awards 2023 (TV Special) as
Self
2022
The National Television Awards 2022 (TV Special) as
Self
2022
Monday Morning Critic Podcast (Podcast Series) as
Self
- Episode 284 (2022) - Self
2022
Isolation Interviews (TV Series) as
Self
- Tony Way (2022) - Self
2021
The National Television Awards 2021 (TV Special) as
Self
2020
The Fast Show: Just A Load of Blooming Catchphrases (TV Mini Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.2 (2020) - Self
- Episode #1.1 (2020) - Self
2020
Comedians: Home Alone (TV Mini Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.2 (2020) - Self
2020
Films to Be Buried with (Podcast Series) as
Self
- Tony Way * Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein #94 (2020) - Self
2019
The British Soap Awards 2019 (TV Special) as
Self
2014
A World on the 'Edge of Tomorrow' (Video short) as
Self
2014
Thronecast (TV Series) as
Self
- The Lion and the Rose (2014) - Self
2001
Up Late (TV Series documentary) as
Spider - The Posh Pikey