- Claimed in his book "Father Joe" that he attempted suicide the night before filming began on This Is Spinal Tap (1984) (in which he plays band manager Ian Faith). He credits the joy he received from making this movie with bringing him back from his depression.
- Tony Hendra's daughter, Jessica Hendra, wrote a book, "How to Cook Your Daughter: A Memoir" (the title echoes the title of a satirical piece he wrote for the "National Lampoon"), in which she alleges that her father molested her as a child.
- Founding editor, National Lampoon magazine
- Appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) (aka "The Ed Sullivan Show"), other venues, as part of Stiles & Hendra comedy duo, in 1960s.
- Release of George Carlin's autobiography, "Last Words" which Tony co-authored with Carlin, is set for November 17, 2009. (July 2009)
- Prior to launching career in comedy performing and writing, had planned to enter Benedictine order of monks.
- Editor, Spy Magazine, 1993-1994
- Is missing part of his left middle finger from a lawnmower accident in 2002.
- Served as Editor-in-Chief of 'The Final Edition', a humor website started as an online parody of the supposed final edition of the paper of record, The New York Times. Back in 1978, Hendra was behind the "Not The New York Times" parody as well.
- Release of his book, "Going Too Far". (1987)
- Favorite songs: "A Day in the Life" by The Beatles; "Political Science" by Randy Newman.
- Widely published freelance writer, including stint as wine columnist.
- Father of Jessica Hendra and grandfather to her daughters Julia (1998) and Charlotte (2001) (with husband Kurt Fuller).
- With humorist Peter Elbling, author of satirical "The 90's: A Look Back" in 1989.
- Release of his book, "The Messiah of Morris Avenue: A Novel". (2006)
- Release of his book, "Father Joe: The Man Who Saved My Soul". (2004)
- Has four grandchildren.
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