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Tony Roberts, actor
Actor

Tony Roberts: Movies & Box Office

films
28
on screen
1971–2019
box office
$73.6M
Born
October 22, 1939 (age 86)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, United States
Full name
David Anthony Roberts
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Theatre actor
Years active
1960-present
Spouses
Jennifer Lyons
Children
1
Career at a glance

Tony Roberts's Career in Numbers

Tony Roberts's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Tony Roberts works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Star Spangled Girl (1971) to Groundhog Dave (2019), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.

Tony Roberts Movies by Decade

  1. 1970s 7
  2. 1980s 9
  3. 1990s 4
  4. 2000s 3
  5. 2010s 3

The 1980s were Tony Roberts's busiest decade, with 9 films.

Tony Roberts Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 11
  • Drama 4
  • Fantasy 2
  • Sci-Fi 2
  • Animation 1
  • Romance 1
  • Music 1
  • Documentary 1
  • History 1
  • Horror 1

Comedy is the genre Tony Roberts has worked in most, with 11 films, ahead of drama (4).

Tony Roberts Career Milestones

First film
Star Spangled Girl 1971
Biggest box office hit
Annie Hall $38.3M worldwide
Newest film
Groundhog Dave 2019
28 credits

Tony Roberts Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Tony Roberts is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Tony Roberts Movies as an Actor

26
  1. 2019 Groundhog Dave (2019) movie poster Groundhog Dave as Mrs. Snorts (voice) · Animation
  2. 2017 Dirty Dancing (2017) movie poster Dirty Dancing as Max Kellerman · Romance
  3. 2015 Dinner with Family with Brett Gelman and Brett Gelman’s Family (2015) movie poster Dinner with Family with Brett Gelman and Brett Gelman’s Family as Tony Roberts · Comedy
  4. 2005 12 and Holding (2005) movie poster 12 and Holding as Doctor · Drama
  5. 2001 Sounds from a Town I Love (2001) movie poster Sounds from a Town I Love as man on bench · Comedy
  6. 2001 The Concert for New York City (2001) movie poster The Concert for New York City as Tony Roberts man on bench · Music
  7. 1997 The Trial of Adolf Eichmann (1997) movie poster The Trial of Adolf Eichmann as Heinrich Karl Grüber / George Wellers (voices) · Documentary
  8. 1995 Victor/Victoria (1995) movie poster Victor/Victoria as Carroll "Toddy" Todd · Comedy
  9. 1991 Our Sons (1991) movie poster Our Sons as Harry · Drama
  10. 1991 Switch (1991) movie poster Switch Fantasy
  11. 1988 18 Again! (1988) movie poster 18 Again! as Arnold 'Arnie' Watson · Fantasy
  12. 1987 The Time Guardian (1987) movie poster The Time Guardian as Committee Member · Sci-Fi
  13. 1986 Seize the Day (1986) movie poster Seize the Day as Bernie Pell · Drama
  14. 1985 Key Exchange (1985) movie poster Key Exchange as David Slattery · Comedy
  15. 1985 Robbery Under Arms (1985) movie poster Robbery Under Arms as Florenzo · History
  16. 1983 Amityville 3-D (1983) movie poster Amityville 3-D Horror
  17. 1983 Packin’ It In (1983) movie poster Packin’ It In as Charlie Baumgarten · Comedy
  18. 1980 Stardust Memories (1980) movie poster Stardust Memories as Tony · Comedy
  19. 1980 Just Tell Me What You Want (1980) movie poster Just Tell Me What You Want as Mike Berger · Comedy
  20. 1977 Annie Hall (1977) movie poster Annie Hall Comedy
  21. 1976 The Lindbergh Kidnapping Case (1976) movie poster The Lindbergh Kidnapping Case as Lt. Jim Finn · Drama
  22. 1975 Lovers Like Us (1975) movie poster Lovers Like Us as Alex Fox · Comedy
  23. 1974 The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) movie poster The Taking of Pelham One Two Three as Warren LaSalle · Thriller
  24. 1972 Play It Again, Sam (1972) movie poster Play It Again, Sam Comedy
  25. 1971 Star Spangled Girl (1971) movie poster Star Spangled Girl as Andy Hobart · Comedy
  26. 1971 The Million Dollar Duck (1971) movie poster The Million Dollar Duck Sci-Fi
Biography

Who Is Tony Roberts?

Tony Roberts was born in New York City, New York, United States in 1939 and is 86 years old. Credited on films since 1971, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Tony Roberts, born October 22, 1939, is a highly acclaimed American actor. He is best known for his roles in several Woody Allen movies. Specially, his role in Annie Hall has garnered particularly high praise from both critics and audiences. In his impressive career, Mr. Roberts has displayed immense versatility - showcasing his acting chops in a diverse array of genres spanning comedy to drama. A testament to his talent, he has worked with some of the most illustrious filmmakers and actors in the industry.

Throughout his acting career, Tony Roberts appeared in more than 30 films and over 100 television shows. While primarily known for his work in cinema, Roberts's contribution to the world of theatre should not be overlooked. He was nominated twice for a Tony Award. His performances in Broadway productions like 'How Now, Dow Jones' and 'Play It Again, Sam' were greatly lauded. With an acting career that spans six decades, Roberts continues to enthrall audiences with his palpable charisma and unmatched talent.

Works with

Who Tony Roberts Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Tony Roberts shares the most films with. Woody Allen comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Diane Keaton (3).

FAQ

Tony Roberts: Questions & Answers

How many movies Tony Roberts has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Tony Roberts been in?

Tony Roberts is credited on 28 films, from 1971 to 2019. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Tony Roberts's highest-grossing movie?

Annie Hall (1977) is Tony Roberts's biggest box office hit, with $38.3M worldwide, ahead of Switch (1991) ($15.5M). Across every film with box office figures, Tony Roberts's movies have made $73.6M.

Tony Roberts's biggest hits

How old is Tony Roberts?

Tony Roberts is 86 years old, born on October 22, 1939 in New York City, New York, United States.

What is Tony Roberts's newest movie?

The most recent film on Tony Roberts's filmography is Groundhog Dave (2019), in the role of Mrs. Snorts (voice).

Who does Tony Roberts work with most often?

Tony Roberts shares the most films with Woody Allen (5 films), Diane Keaton (3 films) and Colleen Dewhurst (2 films).

The Best Tony Roberts Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 28 credits.

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