Tony Tarantino

Tony Tarantino

actor, producer, director

Tony Tarantino was born on Jul 04, 1940 in USA. Tony Tarantino's big-screen debut came with Where the Boys Are directed by Henry Levin in 1960, strarring Minor Role (uncredited).

Tony Tarantino was born on July 4, 1940 in Queens, New York, to Elizabeth Jean and Dominic James Tarantino, who were of Italian/Sicilian descent. He was raised in Brooklyn. In 1952, the family, which included his sister Diane, moved to Los Angeles, California. Tony graduated from L.A.'s Washington High School in 1958. He auditioned for and was accepted to the Pasadena Playhouse, graduating in 1960. He caught the "acting bug" from his father, who in the early thirties appeared in several westerns with stars such as Buck Jones, Tim McCoy, Tom Mix, Hoot Gibson and Fred Thompson. During the 60s and 70s Tony acquired many skills.

  • Birthday

    Jul 04, 1940
  • Place of Birth

    Queens, New York, USA

Awards

1 wins & 0 nominations

Valley Film Festival
2004
Drama
Winner - Selection Committee Award

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