He began his career as an assistant director on the TV series The Avengers in the 1960s,[1] later directing several rockumentaries and continuing to work across various media roles.
Klinger has served on international boards such as The Association of Media Practice Educators[6] (AMPE) and The Audition for Hollywood Company.
In 2012 Klinger directed music videos for Honest John Plain featuring The Pretenders, Hanoi Rocks and Mott the Hoople amongst others.
He also shot the material for the upcoming psychic stars, Hide & Peel who are soon to hit the circuit in both the United States and UK.
In 2021, Klinger presented, co-produced and co-directed Dirty, Sexy and Totally Iconic, celebrating the 50th anniversary of his father's film Get Carter.
He also became a founding partner in the vintage radio station, Classic Drama Radio - Klinger, with colleagues Sen Monro and Paul Greenwood, and formed Gripping Yarns Films Ltd. to produce films Sweet Dreams, Deepak Calhoun, and Crooners.
Tony Klinger is also a public speaker giving talks, speeches or lectures on a variety of themes.