Anthony Moon

Anthony Moon
EastEnders character
Portrayed by	Matt Lapinskas
Duration	2011–2012
First appearance	Episode 4253 25 July 2011 (2011-07-25)
Last appearance	Episode 4488 30 August 2012 (2012-08-30)
Classification	Former; regular
Introduced by	Bryan Kirkwood
Spin-off appearances	EastEnders: E20 (2011)
In-universe information Occupation Antiques dealer Father Eddie Moon Mother Colleen Moon Brothers Tyler Moon Sisters Francesca Moon Half-brothers Craig Moon Michael Moon Nephews Tommy Moon Nieces Scarlett Butcher Other relatives Alfie Moon Spencer Moon

Anthony Moon is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Matt Lapinskas. He was introduced on 25 July 2011, as an extension to the Moon family. The son of Eddie Moon (David Essex), half brother of Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd) and brother of Tyler Moon (Tony Discipline), his storylines have focused on the friendship between him and Tyler, and his relationships with Poppy Meadow (Rachel Bright), Jodie Gold (Kylie Babbington), Amira Masood (Preeya Kalidas) and Alice Branning (Jasmyn Banks).

Anthony and brother Tyler were announced as new characters in May 2011, played by Lapinskas and Discipline respectively, although Tyler made his debut at an earlier date. Described as someone who "will rely on his brains and natural wit to find a more sensitive solution to any conflict", it is found out that Anthony has a gambling problem before his character arrived in Walford, which is later a focus of one of the storylines. Lapinskas said of his relationship with half-brother Michael that Anthony "idolises" him, and that Michael "corrupted" Anthony. When Eddie leaves, Anthony takes charge of his antiques business. Executive producer Bryan Kirkwood said that the Moon brothers would bring a new element to the show. Inside Soap held a poll to see which of the new Moon family members, Eddie, Tyler or Anthony, its readers were most looking forward to seeing; Anthony came third with 12 per cent of the vote. Anthony left EastEnders on 30 August 2012.^[1]