Tony Azito
Biography
Tony Azito was an American character actor and eccentric dancer who became known for comedic and grotesque parts, often using his hyperextended body. Born in New York City, he studied at the Juilliard School and then danced for two years with Anna Sokolow's company. In the mid-1970s he returned to acting, appearing off-Broadway and at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, frequently in productions directed by Wilford Leach. His Broadway debut came in a 1976 revival of The Threepenny Opera. His best-known stage role was the police sergeant in the 1980 Broadway production of The Pirates of Penzance, a performance that led to a Drama Desk Award and a nomination for a Tony Award; he later repeated the role in the 1983 film version. His movies included Private Resort (1985), Bloodhounds of Broadway (1989), a cameo in The Addams Family (1991), and Necronomicon (1993). He also acted on Miami Vice, The Equalizer, and Beacon Hill, and he died in 1995.
46years old at death
- Born New York City
- Died Manhattan
- Star sign: CancerThe sign runs June 21 to July 22
Movie Career
- Films
- 7
- Career span
- 13 years1980 to 1993
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Early training
In 1968, Tony Azito joined the Juilliard School's Group I, the drama division's first students, which John Houseman directed. Patti LuPone and Kevin Kline were among his classmates.
First role
Tony Azito first appeared on Broadway in the New York Shakespeare Festival's 1976 revival of The Threepenny Opera, staged by Richard Foreman. He played Samuel, a dancing part written just for him.
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The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
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Wilford Leach directed two of these films. Five actors appear in two of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
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Wilford LeachDirector, 2 films, 1980 to 1983
All films by Wilford Leach
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