Tony Galento

Acting

Tony Galento

Born March 12, 1910 · Orange, New Jersey, USA

Died July 22, 1979 · aged 69

"Two Ton" Tony Galento, a stogie-smoking pugilist and bar-owner who claimed he trained on beer, hamburgers, and spaghetti, was one of the most colorful characters to ever contend for the heavyweight title. Born Dominic Anthony Galento on March 12, 1910 in Orange, New Jersey, he earned his nickname after driving his ice truck to an arena, arriving just before the start of one of his fights. Spotti…

Known For

On the WaterfrontOn the Waterfront · 1954
On the Waterfront
★ 7.81954
MovieCrimeDrama
A prizefighter-turned-longshoreman with a conscience goes up against labor leaders to expose corruption, extortion, and murder among the union ranks.
Guys and DollsGuys and Dolls · 1955
Guys and Dolls
★ 6.61955
MovieComedyCrime
In New York, a gambler is challenged to take a Salvation Army missionary to Havana, and unexpectedly they fall for each other. And the bet has a hidden motive ... classic song and dance ensues!
Wind Across the EvergladesWind Across the Everglades · 1958
Wind Across the Everglades
★ 6.21958
MovieAdventureDrama
Set in the early 20th century, the film follows a game warden who arrives in Florida to enforce conservation laws. He soon finds himself pitted against Cottonmouth, the leader of a fierce group of bird poachers.
The Best Things in Life Are FreeThe Best Things in Life Are Free · 1956
The Best Things in Life Are Free
★ 5.71956
MovieMusic
Ray Henderson joins Buddy De Sylva and Lew Brown to form a successful 1920s musical show writing team. They soon have several hits on Broadway but De Sylva's personal ambition leads to friction as the other two increasingly feel left out of things.
Tender Hearted Tiger: Max BaerTender Hearted Tiger: Max Baer · 1964
Tender Hearted Tiger: Max Baer
1964
MovieDocumentary
A documentary film about the life and career of one-time Heavyweight boxing champion of the world Max Baer.
The Phil Silvers ShowThe Phil Silvers Show · 1955
The Phil Silvers Show
★ 7.11955
SeriesComedy
The Phil Silvers Show, originally titled You'll Never Get Rich, was a sitcom which ran on CBS from 1955 to 1959 for 142 episodes, plus a 1959 special. The series starred Phil Silvers as Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko of the United States Army. The series was created and largely written by Nat Hiken, and won three consecutive Emmy Awards for Best Comedy Series. The show is sometimes titled Sergeant Bilko or simply Bilko in reruns, and is very often referred to by these names, both on-screen and by viewers. The show's success transformed Silvers from a journeyman comedian into a star, and writer-producer Hiken from a highly-regarded behind-the-scenes comedy writer into a publicly recognized creator.

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