Tony Shalhoub
Biography
Tony Shalhoub is an American actor born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. He has appeared in a variety of films and television shows, including Wings and Monk. Shalhoub has a successful career as a character actor, with notable roles in several movies. He has worked in films such as Spy Kids, Men in Black, Men in Black II, Galaxy Quest, 1408, Barton Fink, Big Night, The Siege, and The Man Who Wasn't There. Shalhoub has also been involved in television, playing the role of Adrian Monk on the show Monk. He has received recognition for his work, including multiple Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe.
Career overview
Tony Shalhoub is an American actor known for his extensive work in television and film. He has appeared in a variety of roles, including on the television show Wings, where he played the character Antonio Scarpacci. Shalhoub has also had a notable role on the television series Monk, for which he received recognition.
In addition to his television work, Shalhoub has had a successful career as a character actor in film. He has appeared in a range of movies, including Galaxy Quest, 1408, and Barton Fink. Shalhoub's film work also includes roles in the Men in Black franchise, as well as the movies Spy Kids and The Siege. His performances have showcased his versatility as an actor.
Shalhoub's career has spanned multiple decades, with a significant number of credits to his name. He has worked extensively in both television and film, demonstrating his ability to adapt to a wide range of roles and genres.
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141 titles- Kids Like Me (2026)
- Play Dirty (2025) as Lozini
- Tony Shalhoub Breaking Bread (2025) as Self
- Tony Shalhoub Breaking Bread (2025) Executive Producer
- Radiator Springs Racers | Disneyland Resort (2025) as Luigi (voice)
- Flamin' Hot (2023) as Roger Enrico
- Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie (2023) as Adrian Monk
- Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie (2023) Executive Producer
- Linoleum (2023) as Dr. Alvin
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022)
- Cars on the Road (2022) as Luigi (voice)
- Way of Tomorrow: The Evolution of Science Fiction Movies (2022) as Self - (archive footage)
- Rumble (2021) as Fred (voice)
- 2 Timers (2021) Executive Producer
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self
- Central Park (2020) as Marvin (voice)
- Peacock Presents: The At-Home Variety Show Featuring Seth MacFarlane (2020) as Adrian Monk / Self
- Can You Hear Us Now? (2020) Executive Producer
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- A Little Late with Lilly Singh (2019) as Self
- Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary (2019) as Self
- Under A Rock with Tig Notaro (2019) as Self - Guest
- Rosy (2018) as Dr. Godin
- Cars 3 (2017) as Luigi (voice)
- The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017) as Abe Weissman
- Final Portrait (2017) as Diego Giacometti
- Breakable You (2017) as Adam Weller
- They Shall Not Perish (2017) as Karnig Parnian
- BrainDead (2016) as Senator Red Wheatus
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016) as Splinter (voice)
- The Assignment (2016) as Dr. Ralph Galen
- Custody (2016) as Jason Schulman
- Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows (2016) as Self
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015) as Self
- Guns for Hire (2015) as Parking Violations Bureau Agent
- Act One: Live from Lincoln Center (2015) as Moss Hart / Barnett Hart / George S. Kaufman
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) as Splinter (voice)
- The Radiator Springs 500½ (2014) as Luigi (voice)
- Blow Me (2014) as Self
- The Blacklist (2013) as Alistair Pitt
- Pain & Gain (2013) as Victor Kershaw
- Spinning (2013) as Luigi (voice)
- Hiccups (2013) as Luigi (voice)
- We Are Men (2013) as Frank Russo
- Find Our Daughter (2013) as Father
- Valentino's Ghost (2013) as Self
- Finding Your Roots (2012) as Self
- Men in Black 3 (2012) as 1969 Newsstand Vendor (uncredited)
- Hemingway & Gellhorn (2012) as Mikhail Koltsov
- Cars 2 (2011) as Luigi (voice)
- Too Big to Fail (2011) as John Mack
- Caris' Peace (2011) as Self
- Five (2011) as Mitch
- Feed the Fish (2011) as Sheriff Andersen
- Feed the Fish (2011) Producer
- How Do You Know (2010) as Psychiatrist
- Solartaxi: Around the World with the Sun (2010)
- Nurse Jackie (2009) as Dr. Bernard Prince
- Free Radio (2008) as Tony Shalhoub
- AmericanEast (2008) as Sam
- AmericanEast (2008) Executive Producer
- 1408 (2007) as Sam Farrell
- Careless (2007) as Mr. Roth
- Cars (2006) as Luigi (voice)
- Geared-Up (2006)
- Sacco and Vanzetti (2006) as Sacco (Voice)
- The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie (2005) as Tony Shalhoub
- The Great New Wonderful (2005) as Dr. Trabulous
- The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self
- The Last Shot (2004) as Tommy Sanz
- Against the Ropes (2004) as Sam LaRocca
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- MythBusters (2003) as Self
- Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003) as Alexander Minion
- Party Animals (2003) as Celeb Father
- Monk (2002) as Adrian Monk
- Monk (2002) Producer
- Monk (2002) Executive Producer
- Men in Black II (2002) as Jeebs
- Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002) as Alexander Minion
- Life or Something Like It (2002) as Jack
- Making "The Man Who Wasn't There" (2002) as Self
- Men in Black II: Creature Featurettes (2002) as Self
- Made-Up (2002) as Max Hires
- Made-Up (2002) Director
- Good Day Live (2001) as Self
- Spy Kids (2001) as Alexander Minion
- Thir13en Ghosts (2001) as Arthur
- The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) as Freddy Riedenschneider
- Impostor (2001) as Nelson Gittes
- The Heart Department (2001) as Dr. Joseph Nassar
- Galaxy Quest (1999) as Fred Kwan
- Stark Raving Mad (1999) as Ian Stark
- That Championship Season (1999) as George Sitkowski
- The Siege (1998) as Agent Frank Haddad
- Paulie (1998) as Misha Vilyenkov
- Primary Colors (1998) as Eddie Reyes
- A Civil Action (1998) as Kevin Conway
- The Tic Code (1998) as Phil
- The Impostors (1998) as Voltri, First Mate
- The View (1997) as Self
- Men in Black (1997) as Jeebs
- Ally McBeal (1997) as Albert Shepley
- Gattaca (1997) as "German"
- Men in Black: The Series (1997) as Jeebs (voice)
- A Life Less Ordinary (1997) as Al
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996) as Self - Guest
- Big Night (1996) as Primo
- Radiant City (1996) as Narrator
- Almost Perfect (1995)
- MADtv (1995) as Taxi Cab Driver
- MADtv (1995) as Self
- Gargoyles (1994) as The Emir (voice)
- I.Q. (1994) as Bob Watters
- Gypsy (1994) as Uncle Jocko
- The X-Files (1993) as Dr. Chester Ray Banton
- Frasier (1993) as Manu
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Addams Family Values (1993) as Jorge
- Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) as Chess Club Member
- Honeymoon in Vegas (1992) as Buddy Walker
- Dinosaurs (1991) as Jerry Valentine (voice)
- Barton Fink (1991) as Ben Geisler
- Wings (1990) as Antonio Scarpacci
- Quick Change (1990) as Cab Driver
- Longtime Companion (1989) as Paul's Doctor
- Money, Power, Murder. (1989) as Seth Parker
- Day One (1989) as Enrico Fermi
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Monsters (1988) as Officer Mancini
- Alone in the Neon Jungle (1988) as Nahid
- Heartburn (1986) as Airplane Passenger (uncredited)
- The Equalizer (1985) as Terrorist Leader
- Spenser: For Hire (1985)
- American Playhouse (1982) as Paul's Doctor
- The Wonder Yard as Yusuf
- Cars: Lightning Racers as Luigi (voice)
- Bolio: Spirit of the Mustang
- Bolio: Spirit of the Mustang Executive Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tony Shalhoub best known for?
Tony Shalhoub is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Kids Like Me (2026), Play Dirty (2025), Flamin' Hot (2023), The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022).
When and where was Tony Shalhoub born?
Tony Shalhoub was born on October 9, 1953 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA.
How many credits does Tony Shalhoub have?
Tony Shalhoub has accumulated over 141 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2026.
What is Tony Shalhoub's background in cinema and television?
Tony Shalhoub is an American actor born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. He has appeared in a variety of films and television shows, including Wings and Monk. Shalhoub has a successful career as a character actor, with notable roles in several movies. He has worked in films such as Spy Kids, Men in Black, Men in Black II,...