Tony Plana

Birth Name:

Jose Antonio Plana

Birth Place:

Havana, Cuba

Profession

Actor, Director, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

Developed Beyond Borders: Literacy through Performing Arts, an educational program aimed towards helping academically at-risk and bi-lingual students
Graduated magna cum laude from Loyola Marymount University and trained in acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London
Fled Cuba with his family as a child and eventually settled in Culver City, Calif
Co-founded the East L․A․ Classic Theatre, which is mainly comprised of Hispanic American theatre professionals
Has taught acting at California State University, Dominguez Hills and Rio Hondo College in California
Known primarily as an actor, Plana made his directorial debut with the 2000 film "The Princess & the Barrio Boy․"
Played Rudy in the film adaptation of the play "Zoot Suit" after originating the role on the L․A․ stage and then following the show to Broadway

1996NCLR Bravo Award - Outstanding Actor in a Feature Film:Nominated
2001ALMA Award - Outstanding Actor in a New Television Series:Nominated
2002ALMA Award - Outstanding Actor in a Television Series:Nominated
2006Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television:Winner
2007ALMA Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor - Television Series, Mini-Series or Television Movie:Nominated
2007Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2007Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Nominated
2007Imagen Award - Best Supporting Actor - Film:Nominated
2008Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2008Imagen Award - Best Supporting Actor- Television:Winner
2009ALMA Award - Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2009Teen Choice Award - Choice TV Parental Unit:Nominated

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