Anthony Longo (August 19, 1961 – June 21, 2015) was an American actor. Longo appeared in numerous television series, including Family Matters, The Facts of Life, Laverne & Shirley, Simon & Simon, Alice, Perfect Strangers, High Tide, Renegade, Sydney, Las Vegas, Six Feet Under and Monk. His film credits include Sixteen Candles, Mulholland Drive, Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw, The Last Boy Scout, the 1994 version of Angels in the Outfield, The Cooler, Eraser, Suburban Commando, The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas, and Drake & Josh.
Tony Longo | |
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 Longo as Zeke Braxton on Drake & Josh | |
| Born | August 19, 1961 Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | June 21, 2015 (aged 53) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1977–2015 |
| Spouse |
Jamie Briggs (m. 1992) |
| Children | 3[1] |
Early life and career
editBorn in Jersey City, New Jersey, Longo attended Marist High School in Bayonne, New Jersey, and the University of Rhode Island.[2]
Because of his 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m), 300 lb (140 kg) frame, Longo was often chosen for roles that depict him as an imposing giant with freakish strength, and sub-standard intelligence, such as Mad Dog in the 1980s comedy/drama 1st and Ten where he was a linebacker for the fictional football team, the California Bulls. Mad Dog was paired with fellow linebacker Dr. Death, played by actor Donald Gibb who has had a career playing similar roles as Longo. He also appeared in Suburban Commando starring Hulk Hogan as a bounty hunter alongside The Undertaker.
Death
editLongo died in his sleep at his home in Marina del Rey, California, on June 21, 2015, at the age of 53 after a long battle with congestive heart failure and kidney issues. He was survived by his daughters Chloe Longo and Danielle Schramm, his stepdaughter Alexis Dejoria, and his wife of 23 years, Jamie Briggs.[1][3]
Filmography
edit- 1981: Tarzan, the Ape Man as Stunts (uncredited)
- 1982: Madame's Place as Lou (Episode: "Naked Lou from Malibu")
- 1982: Pink Motel as Mark
- 1983: The Vals as Mike, Fraternity President
- 1984: Splash as Augie
- 1984: Sixteen Candles as 'Rock'
- 1985: Fletch as Detective #1
- 1985: Stitches as Student Jock
- 1987: Winners Take All as 'Bear' Nolan
- 1987: In the Mood as Carlo, Judy's Husband
- 1988: Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw as Big Paw (voice)
- 1988: Illegally Yours as Konrat
- 1988: Feds as Sailor
- 1989: Bloodhounds of Broadway as 'Crunch' Sweeney
- 1989: Let It Ride as Simpson
- 1989: Worth Winning as Terry Childs
- 1989: Think Big as Supervisor
- 1990: Mr. Destiny as Huge Guy
- 1990: Full House as Tough Prisoner
- 1991: The Marrying Man as Sam
- 1991: Suburban Commando as 'Knuckles'
- 1991: The Art of Dying as Victor
- 1991: The Last Boy Scout as Ray 'Big Ray' Walton
- 1992: Unlawful Entry as Angelo 'Big Angelo'
- 1992: Rapid Fire as Brunner Gazzi
- 1993: Remote as Louis
- 1993: Prehysteria! as Louis
- 1994: Angels in the Outfield as Triscuitt Messmer
- 1995: Houseguest as Joey Gasperini
- 1996: Eraser as Mike 'Little Mike'
- 1996: Big Packages as Phil
- 1997: Living in Peril as Truck Driver
- 1997: Family Matters as Butterball
- 1997: Police Academy: The Series as Luke Kackley
- 1999: The X-Files as Dominic
- 2000: The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas as Rocko 'Big Rocko'
- 2001: Road to Redemption as Vincent, The Enforcer
- 2001: Lloyd Coach
- 2001: Mulholland Drive as Kenny
- 2001: Hard Luck as Bobby
- 2002: Fangs as Louis
- 2002: Serving Sara as Petey
- 2003: The Cooler as Tony
- 2003: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days as Sensitive Moviegoer
- 2004: Drake & Josh as Zeke Braxton
- 2004: That's So Raven (TV Series) as Python
- 2005: Mr. & Mrs. Smith as Big Bad Bathroom Dude (uncredited)
- 2005: Souled Out as Soul Broker
- 2005: Hercules in Hollywood as Pool Hustler
- 2007: Bunny Whipped as Sandro
- 2007: The Fall of Night as 'Atlas'
- 2008: Jake's Corner as Gus
- 2009: Benny Bliss and the Disciples of Greatness as Tony
- 2010: Jelly as Random Guy
- 2010: Pizza with Bullets as Frankie 'Thats Right'
- 2010: Cause We're Family as Uncle Tony
- 2010: Pete Smalls Is Dead as Joey 'Sausa'
- 2010: Sinatra Club as Lenny
- 2010: Changing Hands as Vito
- 2011: From the Head as Customer G
- 2012: Changing Hands Feature as Unknown
- 2015: Intersection as Fighting Barfly (final film role)
References
edit- ^ a b Barnes, Mike (23 June 2015). "Character Actor Tony Longo Dies at 53". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
- ^ "Obituary of Anthony Longo", Asbury Park Press, November 6, 2015. Accessed September 30, 2017. "Tony was born in Jersey City NJ, attended OLM Grammar School, Marist High School in Bayonne, and the University of Rhode Island (URI) where he studied Drama."
- ^ Petski, Denise (June 22, 2015). "Tony Longo Dies: Veteran Character Actor Was 53". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
External links
edit- Tony Longo at IMDb