Tony Walton
- Known For
- Art
- Born
- October 24, 1934 in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, UK
- Died
- March 3, 2022
- Active Years
- 1964–2019 (56 Years)
- Total Credits
- 43 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Tony Walton (Art).
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Name: Anthony John Walton (also known as Tony Walton).
Nationality/Origin: English/British.
Profession: Set and costume designer, production designer.
Birth: October 24, 1934, in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, UK.
Death: March 2, 2022 (Source 2) or March 3, 2022 (Source 1) in Manhattan, New York. (Note: I will use the date provided in the sources, if they conflict, I should be careful. Source 1 says March 3, Source 2 says March 2. I'll stick to one or phrase it carefully, but usually, in archival work, if sources conflict, I should check if I can reconcile. I'll use March 2, 2022, as per Source 2 which includes location).
Age at death: 87 years old.
Known for: Murder on the Orient Express (1974), All That Jazz (1979), Mary Poppins (1964).
Awards:
Academy Award nominations: Mary Poppins (1964), Murder on the Orient Express (1974), The Wiz (1978).
Academy Award win: All That Jazz (1979).
Tony Awards (three): Pippin (1973), House of Blue Leaves (1986), Guys and Dolls (1992).
Relationships: Married to Julie Andrews and Gen LeRoy.
Anthony John Walton, also known as Tony Walton, was a British set and costume designer. Born on October 24, 1934, in Walton-
Career overview
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Name: Anthony John Walton (also Tony Walton).
Nationality/Origin: English/British.
Birth: October 24, 1934, in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, UK.
Death: March 2, 2022 (Source 2 says March 2, 2022, in Manhattan, New York; Source 1 says March 3, 2022). Self-correction: Use the specific dates provided. Source 1 says March 3, Source 2 says March 2. I will stick to the most specific or mention the discrepancy if necessary, but usually, in archival writing, I pick one or state the facts as given. Actually, I'll just state he died in 2022.
Profession: Set and costume designer, production designer, art.
Film Credits/Awards:
Academy Award nominations: Mary Poppins (1964), Murder on the Orient Express (1974), The Wiz (1978).
Academy Award win: All That Jazz (1979).
Known for: Murder on the Orient Express (1974), All That Jazz (1979), Mary Poppins (1964).
Theater/Tony Awards:
Won three Tony Awards for: Pippin (1973), House of Blue Leaves (1986), and Guys and Dolls (1992).
Personal:
Married to Julie Andrews and Gen LeRoy.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Early Life/Profession.
Anthony John Walton, also known as Tony Walton, was a British set and costume designer. Born on October 24, 1934, in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, he worked extensively in art and production design.
Paragraph 2: Film Career.
In film, Walton received Academy Award nominations for his work on Mary Poppins (1964), Murder on the Orient Express (1974), and The Wiz (1978). He won an Academy Award for his work on All That Jazz (1979). His film credits include Murder on the Orient Express, All That Jazz, and Mary Poppins.
Paragraph 3: Theater and Personal.
Walton also achieved success in theater, winning three Tony Awards for his work on Pippin (1973), House of Blue Leaves (1986), and Guys and Dolls (1992). He was married to Julie Andrews and Gen LeRoy. He died in March 2022.
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Anthony John Walton, also known as Tony Walton, was a British set and costume designer. Born on October 24, 1934, in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, he was a production designer known for his work in art.
His film career included notable work on Mary Poppins (1964), Murder on the Orient Express (1974), and All That Jazz (1979). Walton received Academy Award nominations for his contributions to Mary Poppins, Murder on the Orient Express, and The Wiz (1978). He won an Academy Award for his work on All That Jazz in 1979.
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Full Filmography
43 titles- Julie Andrews Forever (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Prince of the City: The Real Story (2007) as Self
- Making 'Murder on the Orient-Express' (2004) as Self
- Our Town (2003) Set Designer
- Our Town (2003) Costume Design
- The Will Rogers Follies: A Life In Revue (1993) Set Designer
- Regarding Henry (1991) Production Design
- The House of Blue Leaves (1987) Production Design
- The Glass Menagerie (1987) Costume Design
- The Glass Menagerie (1987) Production Design
- Heartburn (1986) Production Design
- Death of a Salesman (1985) Production Design
- The Goodbye People (1984) Costume Design
- The Goodbye People (1984) Production Design
- Deathtrap (1982) Costume Design
- Deathtrap (1982) Production Design
- Sophisticated Ladies (1982) Set Designer
- Prince of the City (1981) Production Design
- Pippin (1981) Set Designer
- Just Tell Me What You Want (1980) Costume Design
- Just Tell Me What You Want (1980) Production Design
- All That Jazz (1979) Production Design
- The Wiz (1978) Costume Design
- The Wiz (1978) Production Design
- Equus (1977) Costume Design
- Equus (1977) Production Design
- The Bette Midler Show (1976) Set Designer
- Murder on the Orient Express (1974) Costume Design
- Murder on the Orient Express (1974) Production Design
- Great Performances (1971) as Self
- The Boy Friend (1971) Set Designer
- Petulia (1968) Costume Design
- Petulia (1968) Production Design
- The Sea Gull (1968) Costume Design
- The Sea Gull (1968) Production Design
- Fahrenheit 451 (1966) Production Supervisor
- Fahrenheit 451 (1966) Production Consultant
- Fahrenheit 451 (1966) Costume Designer
- Fahrenheit 451 (1966) Costume Consultant
- Fahrenheit 451 (1966) Production Design
- A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) Costume Design
- A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) Production Design
- Mary Poppins (1964) Costume Consultant
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tony Walton best known for?
Tony Walton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Regarding Henry (1991), The Glass Menagerie (1987), The Glass Menagerie (1987), Heartburn (1986).
When and where was Tony Walton born?
Tony Walton was born on October 24, 1934 in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, UK. They passed away on March 3, 2022.
How many credits does Tony Walton have?
Tony Walton has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2019.
What is Tony Walton's background in cinema and television?
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Great Performances (1971) as Self — aged about 36
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