Lou Antonio
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