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Lou Antonio Biography

Birth Name:Lou Antonio

Birth Place:Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Profession Director, Actor, Producer, Writer

Fast Facts

  • Received the 1959 Theatre World Award for his work in "The Buffalo Skinner․"
  • Before entering Hollywood, he started as a stage actor
  • Frequently collaborates with William Shatner on various projects
  • Known as a character actor for the wide range of roles he takes on
  • Helped with taking over the artistic-director duties of the Actors Studio West after the death of Lee Strasberg
  • Is the younger brother of fellow actor Jim Antonio

Awards

  • 1978Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Directing in a Special Program - Drama or Comedy: nominated
  • 1979Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Directing in a Limited Series or a Special: nominated
  • 1994DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series - Night: nominated
  • 1995Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Individual Achievement in Directing for a Drama Series: nominated