Mario Cantone

Birth Name:

Mario Cantone

Birth Place:

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Profession

Actor, Writer

Started out as the host of the children's series "Steampipe Alley" in 1987
Is also a stage actor, having appeared in "Assassins," "The Tempest," and "Love! Valor! Compassion!," which was shown on Broadway
Best known as a stand-up comedian and actor who played wedding planner Anthony Marentino in "Sex and the City․"
Has been a stand-up comedy headliner at venues like Carnegie Hall, Gotham Comedy, and the Borgata in Atlantic City, among others
Is a successful celebrity impersonator and has included musical parodies of Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, and Bruce Springsteen in his routines
Got his role on "Sex and the City" because of his friendship with Michael Patrick King, whom he had met on the stand-up circuit
Reprised his role as Anthony Marentino in two "Sex and the City" films in 2008 and 2010
Has appeared on "The View" several times throughout its 15 years on air, including stints as a co-host

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