EastEnders star looks unrecognisable in new snap 12 years after quitting the soap
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AN EASTENDERS actor looks completely different 12 years after quitting the soap.
The BBC One screen star stripped topless for a beach snap before posing by a series of palm trees on a recent holiday.
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An EastEnders actor left fans doing a double take with his new look
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Tony Discipline delighted fans with a series of recent holiday snaps
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Tony, right, played Tyler Moon in the BBC soap
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Tony Discipline, 36, was an EastEnders stalwart for two years between 2011 and 2013, playing Tyler Moon.
His character was the son of Eddie Moon (David Essex), as well as a cousin to legendary Alfie Moon (Shane Richie).
He arrived on Albert Square with dad Eddie Moon and brother Anthony and worked in the family's antiques store.
The cheeky chap, who stared in 175 episodes of the BBC soap, was then seen training as a boxer before starting a relationship with Whitney Dean.
Yet after their relationship faltered, he quit Walford life for a cruise ship with his brother in summer 2013.
Now Tony has kept his followers up-to-date with his off-camera life on social media.
As well as his holiday images, he has uploaded snaps showing nights out with family and friends and recent bike rides.
Alongside one recent image, a fan wrote: "Looking good."
He added the thoughtful caption: "Memories" to on image showing him on the beach.
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Since his EastEnders exit, Kent-born actor Tony has been busy grafting off-screen.
Tony Discipline plays Tyler Moon in. Eastenders
He previously revealed his new career as a bartender, with his The Tipsy Trailer bar, while he has also trained as a firefighter.
Yet recently, proving he is keeping his hand in acting, he posted his new headshots to his Instagram grid.
As well as EastEnders, he has starred in 2012's All I Want For Christmas and 2021's Override.
Last year, fans were stunned as he popped up in rival soap Doctors.
He told us: 'I love it. Every day is different and you feel you're helping your community.
"It can be quite dangerous but you're trained to deal with those situations.'
Actor Tony has also spoken positively about his experience on the show, noting he'd be open to returning.
He previously told The Sun: 'I loved my time there.
"It was a great chapter in my life and if the opportunity ever came up, I would definitely be interested.'
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His character had a relationship with Whitney Dean before his exit in 2013
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The actor recently hit the beach with his bike
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He was also seen topless on the beach
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