Tony Danza
Acting Born Apr 21, 1951 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA 112 credits
Biography
Tony Danza, born Anthony Salvatore Iadanza, is an Italian-American actor, voice actor, television personality, tap-dancer, boxer, director, and producer. He was born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. Danza is best known for starring on the television series Taxi and Who's the Boss?, earning nominations for an Emmy Award and four Golden Globe Awards for his work. In 1998, he won the People's Choice Award for Favorite Male Performer in a New Television Series for his role on the sitcom The Tony Danza Show. With 103 known acting credits, Danza has established a prominent career in television and film.
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Career overview
Tony Danza is an Italian-American actor, voice actor, television personality, tap-dancer, boxer, director, and producer. Born Anthony Salvatore Iadanza in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, his acting career spans numerous known credits across film and television.
He is best known for starring on the television series Taxi and Who's the Boss?. For his work on Who's the Boss?, Danza was nominated for an Emmy Award and four Golden Globe Awards.
Additionally, Danza won the People's Choice Award for Favorite Male Performer in a New Television Series in 1998 for his work on the sitcom The Tony Danza Show.
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Re-Election
Chuck Zito: An American Story
Darby and the Dead
And Just Like That…Rumble
Outmatched
The Kelly Clarkson ShowTacoma FD
The Good CopThe Good Cop · Producer
There's... Johnny!Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James BurrowsSebastian Says
Broad CityHitRECord on TV with Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Don JonAftermath
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
Blue BloodsThe Fran Drescher ShowTeach: Tony DanzaTeach: Tony Danza · Producer
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenThe Nail
Shatner's Raw Nerve
Say Yes to the Dress
Cloud 9
The Colbert ReportCrash
The Tony Danza ShowThe Tony Danza Show · ProducerRetrosexual: The '80sGoodnight, We Love You
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Stealing ChristmasChristmas in HollywoodCelebrities Uncensored
Good Day LiveRevealed with Jules Asner
Out of Time · Executive Producer
Family GuyFamily Law
A Brooklyn State of MindThe Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia PhenomenonGlamNoah
The ViewKing of the HillThe Practice12 Angry MenThe Tony Danza Show
The Daily ShowThe Rosie O'Donnell ShowBermuda Triangle · Executive ProducerSudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 · Executive ProducerIlltown
Hudson StreetHudson Street · ProducerMADtvThe Jerky Boys · Executive ProducerDeadly Whispers
Angels in the OutfieldThe Mighty Jungle
Late Show with David LettermanGeorge · Producer
Dead and Alive: The Race for Gus FaraceThe Whereabouts of JennyThe Whereabouts of Jenny · Executive ProducerBaby Talk
Full filmography
- Re-Election (2025) as Stan
- Chuck Zito: An American Story (2024) as Self
- Darby and the Dead (2022) as Gary
- And Just Like That… (2021) as Tony Danza
- Rumble (2021) as Siggy (voice)
- Outmatched (2020) as Jay Bennett
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Tacoma FD (2019) as Lawrence
- The Good Cop (2018) as Tony Caruso Sr.
- The Good Cop (2018) Producer
- There's... Johnny! (2017) as Fred de Cordova
- Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs (2017) as Self
- Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows (2016) as Self
- Sebastian Says (2016) as Salvo
- Broad City (2014) as Mr. Abrams
- HitRECord on TV with Joseph Gordon-Levitt (2014) as Self
- Don Jon (2013) as Jon Martello, Sr.
- Aftermath (2013) as King
- 12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief (2012) as Self
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Raymond Moretti
- The Fran Drescher Show (2010)
- Teach: Tony Danza (2010)
- Teach: Tony Danza (2010) Producer
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- The Nail (2009) as Chickie
- Shatner's Raw Nerve (2008) as Self
- Say Yes to the Dress (2007) as Self
- Cloud 9 (2006) as Tony Danza
- The Colbert Report (2005)
- Crash (2005) as Fred
- The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self - Host
- The Tony Danza Show (2004) Producer
- Retrosexual: The '80s (2004) as (archive footage)
- Goodnight, We Love You (2004) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Stealing Christmas (2003) as Jack Clayton
- Christmas in Hollywood (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Celebrities Uncensored (2003) as Self
- Good Day Live (2001) as Self
- Revealed with Jules Asner (2001)
- Out of Time (2000) Executive Producer
- Family Guy (1999) as Tony Danza (voice)
- Family Law (1999) as Joe Celano
- A Brooklyn State of Mind (1998) as Louie Crisci
- The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon (1998) as Barney Gorman
- Glam (1998) as Sid Dalgren
- Noah (1998) as Norman Waters
- The View (1997) as Self
- King of the Hill (1997) as Self (voice)
- The Practice (1997) as Tommy Silva
- 12 Angry Men (1997) as Juror 7
- The Tony Danza Show (1997) as Tony DiMeo
- The Tony Danza Show (1997) Producer
- Crowned and Dangerous (1997) Executive Producer
- Meet Wally Sparks (1997) as New York Cab Driver
- North Shore Fish (1997) as Sal
- The Girl Gets Moe (1997) as Moe
- Sports on the Silver Screen (1997) as Self (archive footage)
- Smoke Alarm: The Unfiltered Truth About Cigarettes (1997) as Premium
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996) as Self - Guest
- Bermuda Triangle (1996) Executive Producer
- Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 (1996) Executive Producer
- Illtown (1996) as D'Avalon
- Dear God (1996) as Tony Danza (uncredited)
- Bob Hope: Laughing With the Presidents (1996) as Self - Co-Host
- Hudson Street (1995) as Tony Canetti
- Hudson Street (1995) Producer
- MADtv (1995) as Self
- The Jerky Boys (1995) Executive Producer
- Deadly Whispers (1995) as Tom Acton
- Angels in the Outfield (1994) as Mel Clark
- The Mighty Jungle (1994)
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Guest
- George (1993) Producer
- Dead and Alive: The Race for Gus Farace (1991) as Costabile 'Gus' Farace
- The Whereabouts of Jenny (1991) as Rowdy Patron
- The Whereabouts of Jenny (1991) Executive Producer
- Baby Talk (1991) as Mickey Campbell (Voice)
- Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration (1990) as Self - Host
- She's Out of Control (1989) as Doug Simpson
- I'm from Hollywood (1989) as Self
- Hanna-Barbera's 50th (1989) as Self - Host
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)
- Wall of Tyranny (1988) as Victor Ross
- Wall of Tyranny (1988) Co-Executive Producer
- Kids' Choice Awards (1987) as Himself - Host
- Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood (1987) as Self
- Mike Tyson vs Trevor Berbick (1986) as Self
- Doing Life (1986) as Jerry Rosenberg
- Mr. Belvedere (1985)
- Night of 100 Stars II (1985) as Self
- Who's the Boss? (1984) as Tony Micelli
- Cannonball Run II (1984) as Terry
- Don't Ask Me, Ask God (1984) as Italian Soldier
- Single Bars, Single Women (1984) as Dennis
- Likely Stories, Vol. 4 (1983)
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982) as Self
- Going Ape! (1981) as Foster
- A Capitol Fourth (1980) as Self
- The Hollywood Knights (1980) as Duke
- Murder Can Hurt You! (1980) as Pony Lambretta
- Supertrain (1979) as Snelling
- Taxi (1978) as Tony Banta
- Battle of the Network Stars (1976)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- People's Choice Awards (1975) as Self - Host
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self - Guest Host
- Christmas at The Starlight
- Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration as Host