Tony Pitts

Biography

Tony Pitts is a Sheffield-born actor, writer, and director known for his work in British television and theatre. He began his career as an extra on Barry Hines' drama Looks and Smiles before landing the role of Archie Brooks in the long-running ITV soap Emmerdale in 1983. After ten years on the show, Pitts went on to write, produce, and star in the film Funny Cow, marking his directorial debut in 2022.