Tony Audenshaw

Antony Audenshaw (born 13 January 1965) is an English actor and singer. Audenshaw appeared in the Channel 4 soap opera Brookside from 1994 to 1996. Then in 2000, he began playing Bob Hope on the ITV soap opera Emmerdale. For his portrayal, he received a nomination for Most Popular Newcomer at the 7th National Television Awards.

Life and career Audenshaw was born in Denton, Lancashire on 13 January 1965. In 1993, Audenshaw married wife Ruth, and the pair had two children together before her death in 2017. He later appeared as Bob Hope in 2000 and he has been a cast member since. For his portrayal, he received a nomination for Most Popular Newcomer at the 7th National Television Awards. In December 2006, he appeared alongside other members of the Emmerdale cast on a celebrity version of the TV show Family Fortunes, and in 2009, he won an episode of Celebrity Mastermind. His specialist subject was birds. Audenshaw is the lead singer of a band called White Van Man, who released "Viva Englandia" in support of England's 2010 World Cup campaign. Since his wife died from pancreatic cancer, Audenshaw raised £4100 for Pancreatic Cancer UK on Celebrity Catchphrase in 2022.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1993 Raining Stones Film 1994–1996 Brookside PC Ian Coban Series regular 1996 Emmerdale Acky Recurring role 1996 Prime Suspect 5: Errors of Judgement DC Growse Recurring role 1996 Hillsborough Film 1998 Hetty Wainthrop Investigates Ray Lever Episode: "Pursuit by Proxy" 1998 Where the Heart Is PC Blake Episode: "Family Matters" 1998 Heartbeat Ian Lennon Episode: "Hello, Goodbye" 2000 Peak Practice Peter Castle Episode: "Family Values" 2000 Metropolis Locksmith 1 episode 2000 Going Off Big Time Policeman Film 2000–present Emmerdale Bob Hope Series regular 2011 Emmerdale: Paddy and Marlon's Big Night In Bob Hope Guest appearance 2022 Celebrity Catchphrase Himself Contestant

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2001 7th National Television Awards Most Popular Newcomer Emmerdale