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Anthony Stewart Head

Anthony Stewart Head

Actor · 1954–2026 · London, England, UK

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Biography

Anthony Stewart Head (20 February 1954 – 1 June 2026), usually credited as Anthony Head, was an English actor and musician. He rose to fame in the UK following his role in television advertisements for Nescafé Gold Blend (Taster's Choice in the U.S.), and was best known for his roles as Rupert Giles on Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003), Uther Pendragon on Merlin (2008–12), and Nathan Wallace/Repo Man in Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008).

Acted in 100

2010s

  1. 2019
  2. 2018
  3. Girlfriends

    John · 6 episodes

  4. 2017
  5. Back

    Charismatic Mike · 1 episode

  6. 2016
  7. 2015

    Convenience

    Barry

  8. 2014
  9. Flying Home

    Colin's Father

  10. 2013
  11. You, Me & Them

    Ed Walker · 12 episodes

  12. 2011
  13. Ella

    Father

2000s

  1. 2009
  2. Free Agents

    Stephen Caudwell · 6 episodes

  3. 2008
  4. Rocky Horror Tribute Show

    Dr. Frank-N-Furter

  5. Buffy the Animated Series

    Rupert Giles · 1 episode

  6. The Invisibles

    Maurice Riley · 6 episodes

  7. 2007
  8. Comedy Showcase

    Stephen · 1 episode

  9. Sparkle

    Tony

  10. Doctor Who: The Infinite Quest

    Baltazar (voice)

  11. 2006

    Little Britain Live

    Prime Minister

  12. The Children's Party at the Palace

    Captain Hook (Peter Pan)

  13. 2005

    Sensitive Skin

    Tom Paine · 2 episodes

  14. 2004

    Fat Slags

    Victor

  15. 2003
  16. 2002
  17. Doctor Who: Death Comes to Time

    Saint Valentine

  18. Manchild

    James · 15 episodes

  19. 2000

    Rocky Horror 25: Anniversary Special

    Movie

1980s

  1. 1988

    The Zero Option

    Bruce Michaelis

  2. More Bad News

    Recording Studio Engineer

  3. 1987
  4. Rockliffe's Babies

    Chris Patterson · 1 episode

  5. 1986
  6. 1985
  7. C.A.T.S. Eyes

    James Sinden · 1 episode

  8. 1984

    Slags

    Ricki

  9. 1982
  10. 1981

    The Grudge Fight

    Chief Hook

  11. 1980

    Love in a Cold Climate

    Tony Kroesig · 8 episodes

Appearances12

2020s

  1. 2026

    Repo! This Movie: The Anatomy of a Cult

    Self – Nathan Wallace/Repo Man (archive footage)

2010s

  1. 2015

    Rocky Horror Show Live

    Narrator

  2. 2013

    Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty

    Self

2000s

  1. 2009

    Merlin: Secrets and Magic

    Self · 14 episodes

  2. 2007

    Heroes Unmasked

    Himself - Narrator · 31 episodes

  3. Little Britain Down Under

    Self

  4. 2005

    Collectormania 7

    Self

  5. The Friday Night Project

    Self · 1 episode

  6. 2004

    True Horror with Anthony Head

    Host · 5 episodes

  7. True Horror with Anthony Head

    Host

  8. 2002