Remembering Anthony Head: 5 movies and TV shows that defined the star’s career

Anthony Head died yesterday at the age of seventy-two due to pneumonia-related complications. He started his career in musical theater and his fans love his hit episode "Once More, With Feeling." Entertainment Tonight launched an old video about his contributions to the Hollywood industry and asked him if people recognize him more. He replied.

"Yeah, no, it's great........ People kind of not quite knowing where they'd seen me. They knew they knew my face, but it was like, 'Do I know you?'"

Head was also famous for playing Rupert Mannion in Ted Lasso. He also appeared in other TV shows like Merlin and Little Britain. He played Ned in Imagine Me & You and a veteran vampire hunter in Let the Wrong One In.

The two daughters of Anthony Head said that their father would be deeply missed by colleagues, Buffy fans, and friends. They added that he truly loved his work. This article will explore his top 5 movies and TV shows.

*Disclaimer: The article has the writer's opinion. Readers' discretion is advised.*

Top 5 movies and TV shows of Anthony Head

1. Buffy the Vampire Slayer

A moment from the TV show (Image via Disney+)

Anthony Head is popular worldwide for playing Rupert Giles in Mutant Enemy Production's Buffy the Vampire Slayer. He appeared in all 7 seasons of the cult-loved series and became very popular with fans.

Giles was a school librarian at Sunnydale High School. His relationship with Buffy grew beyond a professional alliance and developed into a warm supportive connection resembing a father-daughter bond.

Head received one major nomination for playing his character in this TV series. He was nominated for the Saturn Award for best supporting actor.

2. Ted Lasso

Anthony Head played Rupert Mannion in this TV show. Mannion owned the football club AFC Richmond. After his divorce, his ex wife Rebecaa Welton got the club because he was cheating on her. His wife believed that his husband's friend, Leslie Higgins, helped him hide his affairs. She hired an American football coach Ted Lasso who has no experience in English soccer. She hired Ted to get back at Mannion.

Anthony won the Online Film & Television Association TV Award in 2021 in the best guest actor category. He was also nominated in the category of outstanding performance by an ensemble in Ted Lasso.

3. Little Britain

Head's fans also know him as Michael Stevens (the Prime Minister) in Little Britain. He appeared in the show from 2003 to 2006, playing the straight man opposite to Sebastian Love. Sebastian is a flamboyant and completely obsessed personal secretary to Michael. The character was played by Matt Lucas. Anthony Head shared,

"It was a marvelous moment."

He shared his thoughts about Sebastian and Judy Pike.

"Um, there was I mean, they were Buffy fans...they sent me the scripts for the pilot and I found the premise very funny. I thought it was a great idea."

4. Imagine Me & You

A moment from Imagine Me & You (Image via Netflix)

Anthony's fans also remembers him for his great contribution to the film industry. He played Ned, the father of the main character, Rachel in Imagine Me & You. The film is a light and touching romantic comedy telling the story of a woman who has just married her husband Heck.

She faced an unexpected relationship on her wedding day with the florist Luce. As Rachel walked down the aisle, she realized her heart belonged to someone else.

Ned was not like her overbearing mother who tried to control the wedding. He also walked with her down the aisle and provided a safe space so that she could express her feelings.

5. Let the Wrong One In

In this Irish horror comedy film, Anthony Head played a veteran vampire hunter, Henry. The character did not chase vampires because of old traditions. His fight was personal and he wanted revenge.

Henry hunted a certain group of vampires because his fiancee, Sheila, was turned into one during a wild party in Romania. Then she passed the curse on to others.

Henry is shown as dry and cynical in a funny way and is not like the usual brave vampire hunters. In addition, he acts cruel and wild when facing other vampires with no pity at all. The rule is simple for him: if you get bitten, you get a stake to the heart.