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Tony Randall Biography

Birth Name:Ira Leonard Rosenberg

Birth Place:Tusla, Oklahoma, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

In 1991 he founded the National Actors Theater in New York
He raised funds and awareness for an incurable neuromuscular disease as the National Chairman of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation
Was awarded The Hundred Year Association of New York's Gold Medal Award in 1993 for his contributions to New York City
Studied acting under Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City
Quote: "Comedy is a serious business․ You've got to be true and funny, and not look as though you're trying․"
Primarily known for portraying characters who are upstanding gentlemen
He has set a record on the "Late Show with David Letterman" for appearing 70 times
During World War II, he served in the United States Army Signal Corps as messenger
He was an avid collector of modern art, opera recordings and antiques
In 1972, he was made a member of the Metropolitan Opera Association

1954Primetime Emmy-Best Series Supporting Actor: nominated
1958Golden Globe-Best Actor - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1959Golden Laurel-Top Male Comedy Performance: nominated
1960Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
1960Special Award-Best Supporting Act: winner
1961Golden Laurel-Top Male Supporting Performance: nominated
1962Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
1962Golden Laurel-Top Male Comedy Performance: nominated
1971Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series: nominated
1972Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series: nominated
1973Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series: nominated
1974Primetime Emmy-Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
1975Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
1977Golden Globe-Best Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1982Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1983Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2004TV Land Award-Quintessential Non-Traditional Family: winner