Tony Danza
Birth Name:
Anthony Salvatore Iadanza
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, United States
Profession
Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Director, Stunts
Fast Facts
- AARP The Magazine presented him with its Inspire Award for inspiring others through his innovative thinking, passion and perseverance
- Started his career as a professional boxer and dreamed of earning a title, though he never got his big shot
- Created an on-screen persona as a belligerent but lovable guy who relied more on his heart than his head in the sitcom "Taxi" that carried on through several other series and films
- He is well known for the strong Brooklyn accent he developed growing up in New York City
- Personally drives the taxi across the bridge during the opening credits of "Taxi․"
- Taught tenth-grade English at Northeast High School in Philadelphia for a year
Awards
- 1979Gold Medal - Favorite TV Program:Nominated
- 1980Golden Globe - Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Television Series:Nominated
- 1986Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 1987Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 1989Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
- 1990Razzie Award - Worst Actor:Nominated
- 1999OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series:Winner
- 1999Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
- 2003TV Land Award - Single Dad of the Year:Nominated
- 2007Medallion AwardWinner
- 2014Movies for Grownups Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated