Tony Danza Biography
Tony Danza is a famous American actor and retired professional boxer. He is well known for co-starring in the television series Taxi (1978–1983) and Who’s the Boss? (1984–1992), for which he was nominated for an Emmy Award and four Golden Globe Awards.
Danza won the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Male Performer in a New Television Series for his work on the 1997 sitcom The Tony Danza Show (not to be confused with his 2004–2006 daytime variety talk show of the same name).
10 Quick Facts About Tony Danza
Here is a list of 10 facts about Danza
- Name: Tony Danza.
- Age: 73 Years Old.
- Birthday: April 21
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m)
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Actor, Boxer
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Salary: Not Available
- Net worth: $40 million
Tony Danza Age
Danza is 73 years old, he was born on April 21, 1951, in Brooklyn, New York, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on April 21, every year and his birth sign is Taurus.
Tony Danza Height
Tony Danza stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) tall. However, details regarding his other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.
Tony Danza Weight
Danza weighs 122 kg (169.7 lbs). Known for his captivating personality, Danza has brown eyes and his hair color is salt-and-pepper.
Early Life and Education
Danza was born on April 21, 1951, in Brooklyn, New York, to parents Anna Mary (née Camisa; 1925–1993) and Matthew Anthony “Matty” Iadanza (1920–1983). His mother was a bookkeeper while his father worked as a waste collector in Brooklyn. Danza’s paternal grandparents were from Pietrelcina, Benevento, Campania, Italy, and his mother was an immigrant from the town of Campobello di Mazara in the Sicilian province of Trapani.
He has a younger brother, Matty Jr. (born 1954), a Los Angeles restaurant owner. He lived in East New York, Brooklyn until he was 14, and his family relocated to Malverne, New York, on Long Island.
Danza attended Malverne Senior High School, graduating in 1968. In the first episode of his show Teach: Tony Danza, Danza describes himself as a “bad student” in high school. He earned a bachelor’s degree in history in 1972 from the University of Dubuque, which he attended on a wrestling scholarship.
Rise to Fame
Danza was a professional boxer with a 9-3 record, with all of his fights, wins and losses, ending by knockout from 1976 to 1979. Shortly after his college graduation, Danza was discovered by a producer at a boxing gymnasium in New York. He then earned a spot on the television show Taxi.
Tony Danza Family
Danza was born to his mother parents, Anne Cammisa (1925–1993) and Matty Anthony Iadanza (1920–1983). His mother, Cammisa was a bookkeeper and his father served as a waste collector in Brooklyn. His father bore Italian ancestry and his mother was an immigrant from the town of Campobello di Mazara in the Sicilian province of Trapani.
Danza has a younger brother, Matty Jr. (born 1954). Matty is a Los Angeles restaurant owner. Danza lived in East New York, Brooklyn until he was 14. His family then relocated to Malverne, New York, on Long Island.
Tony Danza Wife
Danza was married to his second wife Tracy Robinson on 28 June 1986 and later filed for divorce on March 10, 2011; the divorce was finalized on February 6, 2013. They were blessed with two daughters. Previously, Danza married his first wife Rhonda Yeoman in 1970 having met in college. The couple together has two kids, a son, and a daughter. They later divorced in 1974.
Tony Danza Children
Danza has four kids, three daughters, and one son. Marc Anthony Danza is his firstborn son (born in 1971) and Gina Danza her elder daughter (born in 1983) from his ex-wife Rhonda “Yeoman” Ladanza. Her other two daughters are Katherine Danza (b. 1987) and Emily Danza (b. 1993), being her younger daughter.
Tony Danza Son
His son Marc Anthony Danza, appeared with him on Taxi in two episodes playing the role of Brian Sims portraying a handicapped kid.
Tony Danza Net Worth
Tony Danza net worth is estimated at $40 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an Actor. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Facts: Everything You Need to Know About Tony Danza
Here are some interesting facts you should know about Danza.
Tony Danza Bio.
- Full Names: Anthony Salvatore Iadanza.
- Popular As: Tony Danza.
- Gender: Male.
- Occupation / Profession: Actor.
- Nationality: American.
- Race / Ethnicity: White.
- Religion: Christian.
- Sexual Orientation: Straight.
Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 73 Years Old.
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus.
- Date of Birth: April 21, 1951.
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, United States.
- Birthday: April 21st.
Body Measurements
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 meters).
- Weight: 169.7 lbs (122 kg).
- Eye Color: Brown.
- Hair Color: Gray.
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Matty Anthony Iadanza.
- Mother: Anne Cammisa.
- Siblings (Brother): Matty Jr.
- Marital Status: Divorced.
- Wife/Spouse: Was married Married to Tracy Robinson.
- Dating / Girlfriend: Not Known.
- Children: Four.
Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $40 million dollars.
- Salary: Not Available
- Source of Income: Actor.
Teacher
Danza filmed the A&E reality show Teach: Tony Danza during the 009-010 school year. At that time, he co-instructed a 10th grade English class at Northeast High School in Philadelphia. The show premiered on October 1, 2010. The book I’d Like to Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had: My Year as a Rookie Teacher at Northeast High, released in 2012 was based on Danza’s year of teaching.
Taxi
In the American sitcom that originally aired on ABC from September 12, 1978, to May 6, 1982, and on NBC from September 30, 1982, to June 15, 1983 ” Taxi”, a TV series he starred in as Anthony Mark “Tony” Banta.
Tattoos
Danza had the Robert Crumb “Keep on Truckin'” character tattooed on his upper right arm in his first year of college. He also sports a “Keep Punching” boxing gloves tattoo on his right shoulder and another one “Tracy” his second wife’s name on his chest.
Contacts
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