Tony Roberts

Tony Roberts

Deceased · Born: Oct 22, 1939 · Died: Feb 7, 2025

Personal Details

BornOct 22, 1939 Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Parents
  • Ken Roberts
  • Norma Finkelstein
Relatives
  • Nancy Roberts (Sibling)
  • Everett Sloane (Cousin)

Biography

Tony Roberts, a renowned actor, has spent over four decades captivating audiences with his impressive range of characters across various mediums, including stage, screen, and television. As a graduate of the prestigious High School of Music and Arts, now known as LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center, Roberts majored in theater and honed his craft under the guidance of esteemed acting coach Alvina Krause.

Born to a family with a rich history in the entertainment industry, Roberts is the son of renowned Radio and Television announcer Ken Roberts, a founding member of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA). Following in his father's footsteps, Tony has also been an active member of the Screen Actors Guild and Actors' Equity Association, serving on the Board of Directors of the former organization.

Currently, Roberts serves as the President of Theatre Authority, an organization established by the entertainment unions to oversee benefit performances. Throughout his illustrious career, he has appeared in numerous films, including Stardust Memories (1980),Star Spangled Girl (1971),The Million Dollar Duck (1971),The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974),Popcorn (1991),Amityville 3-D (1983),Key Exchange (1985),Hannah and Her Sisters (1986),Radio Days (1987),and Switch (1991).

Roberts' impressive theater credits include notable productions such as "Sugar", "Don't Drink the Water", "Arsenic and Old Lace", and "South Pacific". With his versatility, dedication, and extensive experience, Tony Roberts has solidified his position as one of the busiest and most respected actors in America.

Career

2017
Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing as Max Kellerman
2014
2006
2005
The Lady in Question Is Charles Busch
The Lady in Question Is Charles Busch as The Allergist's Wife (archive footage)
Great Performances
Great Performances as Charley (segment "How Now, Dow Jones") (archive footage)
2004
Los Angeles Plays Itself
Los Angeles Plays Itself as Rob in Annie Hall (archive footage)
2001
The Concert for New York City
The Concert for New York City as Tony Roberts man on bench
1998
Dead Broke
Dead Broke as Walter
1997
The Trial of Adolf Eichmann
The Trial of Adolf Eichmann as Heinrich Karl Grüber / George Wellers (voices)
1995
Victor/Victoria
Victor/Victoria as Carroll "Toddy" Todd
1993
The American Clock
The American Clock as Jesse Livermore
Not in My Family
Not in My Family as Psychotherapist
1991
Popcorn
Popcorn as Mr. Davis
Switch
Switch as Arnold Freidkin
Our Sons
Our Sons as Harry
1988
18 Again!
18 Again! as Arnold 'Arnie' Watson
1987
Radio Days
Radio Days as "Silver Dollar" Emcee
1986
Seize the Day
Seize the Day as Bernie Pell
Hannah and Her Sisters
Hannah and Her Sisters as Norman (uncredited)
1985
Key Exchange
Key Exchange as David Slattery
1983
Amityville 3-D
Amityville 3-D as John Baxter
Packin' It In
Packin' It In as Charlie Baumgarten
1982
1980
1979
1977
Rosetti and Ryan
Rosetti and Ryan as Joseph Rosetti
1975
Lovers Like Us
Lovers Like Us as Alex Fox
1973
Serpico
Serpico as Bob Blair
1972
Play It Again, Sam
Play It Again, Sam as Dick Christie
1971
Star Spangled Girl
Star Spangled Girl as Andy Hobart