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Tony Bill Biography

Birth Name:Gerald Anthony Bill

Birth Place:San Diego, California, United States

Profession Actor, Director, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Serves as a member of the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees for the Motion Picture Association of America
  • Studied English and art at the University of Notre Dame
  • Bill's introduction to the big screen came in the 1963 film "Come Blow Your Horn," starring Frank Sinatra
  • Known for portraying dim-witted and immature characters
  • Has two daughters, Madeline and Daphne, with Helen Buck Bartlett
  • Published the book "Movie Speak: How to Talk Like You Belong on a Film Set" in 2009
  • Co-owned the 72 Market Street Oyster Bar and Grill in Venice, California for 16 years

Awards

  • 1974Oscar-Best Picture: winner
  • 1987Gold Hugo-Best Feature: nominated
  • 1997Children's Jury Award - Certificate of Merit-Feature Film or Video: winner
  • 1998PGA Hall of Fame - Motion Pictures-: winner
  • 2008Gold Medal for Excellence-Best Impact of Music in a Feature Film - Director's Choice: winner
  • 2008Gold Medal for Excellence-Best Impact of Music in a Feature Film - Audience Choice: winner