Anthony Salvatore Iadanza,
Anthony Salvatore Iadanza, popularly known as Tony Danza, is an American actor, comedian, television host, and producer. Danza gained fame in the late 1970s and early 1980s, primarily for his role as Tony Micelli in the television sitcom, “Who’s the Boss?” He has also had a successful career as a television host, starring in “The Tony Danza Show” and “Family Law.”
Introduction:
Tony Danza was born on April 21, 1951, in Brooklyn, New York. He is the son of Anne Cammisa, a bookkeeper, and Matty Iadanza, a waste collector. Danza grew up in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bensonhurst, where he attended John Dewey High School. After graduating from high school, Danza attended the University of Dubuque in Iowa, where he played football.
Social Life:
Tony Danza has been married three times. His first marriage was to Rhonda Yeoman, and they were married from 1970 to 1974. Danza’s second marriage was to Tracy Robinson, and they were married from 1986 to 2013. Danza has two children with Robinson, a son named Marc and a daughter named Gina. In 2014, Danza married his current wife, Andrea Micelucci.
Education:
Danza attended the University of Dubuque on a wrestling scholarship. However, his college career was cut short when he suffered a severe injury to his back. After leaving college, Danza began working as a professional boxer, but his career was short-lived due to an injury.
Career:
After retiring from boxing, Danza began his acting career in 1978, starring in the television series “Taxi” as Tony Banta. In 1984, Danza was cast as Tony Micelli in the sitcom “Who’s the Boss?” The show was a massive success and ran for eight seasons, making Danza a household name.
After “Who’s the Boss?” ended, Danza starred in the sitcom “Hudson Street” and appeared in several films, including “Angels in the Outfield” and “She’s Out of Control.” In 1997, Danza starred in the legal drama series “Family Law,” which ran for three seasons.
In addition to his acting career, Danza has had a successful career as a television host. He hosted his talk show, “The Tony Danza Show,” from 2004 to 2006. He also hosted several game shows, including “The $100,000 Pyramid” and “Family Feud.”
Achievements:
Tony Danza has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 1999, he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He has also been nominated for several Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award.
Tragedy:
In 2009, Tony Danza experienced a tragic loss when his longtime friend and former “Who’s the Boss?” co-star, Katherine Helmond, passed away. Helmond played Danza’s on-screen mother, Mona Robinson, in the series.
In 2012, Danza’s mother, Anne Cammisa, passed away at the age of 86. Danza was very close to his mother and often spoke about her influence on his life.
Conclusion:
Tony Danza has had a successful career in the entertainment industry, spanning over four decades. He is best known for his roles in “Taxi” and “Who’s the Boss?” as well as his work as a television host. Despite experiencing personal tragedies throughout his life, Danza has remained a beloved figure in Hollywood and continues to work in the industry today.
