Tony Denison

Tony Denison

76 · Born: Sep 20, 1949

Personal Details

BornSep 20, 1949 Harlem, New York, USA

Biography

Tony Denison is a talented actor who has made a lasting impact in the television industry. His most notable role is as Detective Andy Flynn in the TNT series "The Closer", which became the network's number one drama. He continued his character's story in the spin-off series "Major Crimes", where he played a consistent fan favorite alongside George Wyner Bailey's Lieutenant Provenza.

Throughout his career, Denison has received numerous awards and nominations, including a Prism Award for Outstanding Performance in a Drama Series and five SAG nominations for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. He has also appeared in several notable television shows, including "Castle", "Sons of Anarchy", and "Prison Break".

Denison's passion for cooking has led him to create several signature dishes, including French Toast Italia Style with Ricotta Cheese and Eggplant Parmesan. He has shared these recipes on various television shows, including "The Better Show", "Home & Family", and "Hollywood Today Live". He has also made appearances on "Entertainment Tonight", "The Insider", and "Hell's Kitchen".

In addition to his television work, Denison has appeared in several independent films, including "Atlas Shrugged: Who is John Galt?", "Dirty", "Clarity", and "Dementia". He made his television debut in Michael Mann's critically acclaimed drama "Crime Story", where he received widespread recognition for his portrayal of the infamous John Gotti.

Tony Denison's personal mission is to maintain his blue-collar values in a gold-collar profession. He is a sought-after celebrity presenter and host at entertainment industry awards shows, and is also an avid poker player who participates in charity poker tournaments. He is dedicated to helping others and donates his spare time to The Sunshine Kids Foundation, which makes dreams come true for chronically ill and physically challenged youths.

Career

2024
Don't Say It
Don't Say It as Dr. Michael Bernardi
2023
2022
Deep Woods
Deep Woods as Billy
2020
2019
All Rise
All Rise as Vic Callan
2016
Dirty
Dirty as Commander Rocco
2015
2014
2013
Trattoria
Trattoria as Sal Sartini
2012
Triple Fisher: The Lethal Lolitas of Long Island
Triple Fisher: The Lethal Lolitas of Long Island as Joey Buttafuoco (archive footage from "The Amy Fisher Story")
Major Crimes
Major Crimes as Lt. Andy Flynn
2011
Pizza Man
Pizza Man as Government Investor
2008
Crash and Burn
Crash and Burn as Francis Garrard
2006
Murder 101
Murder 101 as Nelson Raymond
Karla
Karla as Detective Burroughs
2005
Choker
Choker as Lt. Murcer
The Closer
The Closer as Andy Flynn
2004
Wild Things 2
Wild Things 2 as Niles Dunlap
2003
Art of Revenge
Art of Revenge as John Ravich
Chasing Papi
Chasing Papi as Agent Quinn
Playmakers
Playmakers as Coach George
2002
2001
Island Prey
Island Prey as Peter Thornton
Venomous
Venomous as Maj. Gen. Thomas Sparks
2000
Looking for an Echo
Looking for an Echo as Ray 'Nappy' Napolitano
The Last Producer
The Last Producer as Poker Player
1999
Road Kill
Road Kill as Mr. Z
1997
Opposite Corners
Opposite Corners as Augie Donatello
1996
For Which He Stands
For Which He Stands as Vinnie Grosso
Melrose Place
Melrose Place as Jim Reilly
1994
Getting Gotti
Getting Gotti as John Gotti
A Brilliant Disguise
A Brilliant Disguise as Andy Manola (as Anthony John Denison)
Men of War
Men of War as Jimmy G.
Criminal Passion
Criminal Passion as Nathan Leonard
1993
The Harvest
The Harvest as Noel Guzmann
Full Eclipse
Full Eclipse as Jim Sheldon
The Amy Fisher Story
The Amy Fisher Story as Joey Buttafuoco
1992
1991
Before the Storm
Before the Storm as Dylan Del'Amico
Child of Darkness, Child of Light
Child of Darkness, Child of Light as Father Justin O'Carroll
1990
Little Vegas
Little Vegas as Carmine de Carlo
1987
Crime Story
Crime Story as Ray Luca
1982