Tony Danza
Biography
Tony Danza is an American actor and former professional boxer who was born in Brooklyn and got his break after a producer spotted him at a New York boxing gym. He played Tony Banta, a cab driver and part-time boxer, on Taxi, then starred as a former baseball player turned housekeeper in Who's the Boss?, earning nominations for an Emmy and four Golden Globe Awards. His film debut was The Hollywood Knights (1980), and he went on to appear in Cannonball Run II (1984), She's Out of Control (1989), Angels in the Outfield (1994) as a ballplayer, the television film 12 Angry Men (1997) as Juror No. 7, and Don Jon (2013). He won a People's Choice Award for The Tony Danza Show, was praised for The Iceman Cometh on Broadway, hosted a daytime talk show, and recorded a crooner album.
75years old
Turns 76 on April 21in 162 days
- Born Brooklyn
- Star sign: TaurusThe sign runs April 20 to May 20
- Anthony Salvatore Iadanza (birth name)Also credited as Antonio Salvatore Iadanza Cammisa
Movie Career
- Films
- 12
- Career span
- 42 years1980 to 2022
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Big break
After graduating from the University of Dubuque, Danza was found by a producer at a New York boxing gymnasium. He then landed a part on Taxi, playing Tony Banta, a cab driver and part-time boxer.
A change of course
Danza boxed professionally in the middleweight division from 1976 until 1979. His record was 8 wins and 3 losses, with 8 knockouts, 6 of them in the first round.
A change of course
In 1975, Danza's friends entered him as a joke in the New York City Golden Gloves Tournament, where he knocked out his first six opponents in the first round before being knocked out in the finals.
Beyond film
In 2002, Danza put out his debut album, The House I Live In, and he performed on it as a 1950s-style crooner.
Tony Danza movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Most often with
Burt Reynolds appears in three of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Burt Reynolds's page
Joseph Gordon-Levitt's page
Sid Caesar's page
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Honored | ||
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.