Thomas Anthony Scannell (14 August 1945 – 26 May 2020[1]) was an Irish actor, known for his role as DS Ted Roach in ITV's The Bill.
Scannell's debut on The Bill was on 23 October 1984, in an episode called "A Friend in Need".
He also appeared in the Channel 5 soap opera Family Affairs as Eddie Harris from 1997 to 1999.
His father, Tom Scannell, was a professional goalkeeper and played once for the Republic of Ireland against Luxembourg in 1954.
In 2002, Tony Scannell was forced to declare himself bankrupt, owing the Inland Revenue over £42,000.