Actor / Director Profile

Tony Longo has been a working character Actor for 30+ years. Born in New Jersey, he moved out to Los Angeles and within the first few weeks landed a recurring role on the hit TV series "Alice". In that same year he did his first 3 films, "16 Candles", "Splash" and "Fletch". Next he was cast as a series regular in "Helltown", his first of 6 television series over the 30 year span. Others included "1st & Ten" (HBO's first successful series), "Police Academy", "Shakey Ground". He has also done over 100 guest spots on every type of show. Playing the Big Guy, Big and Dumb, Big and Bad, or Big Bad and Dumb. All which seem to work in both comedies and dramas, because of the innocence and realism he brings to roles. Longo seemed to find his home in feature films. His wide range has gotten him cast in hit family comedies, "Angels in the Outfield", "HouseGuest", Flinstones-Viva Rock Vegas" and "How 2 Lose a Guy in 10 Days". He also co-starred in suspense action films, "Eraser", "Last Boyscout", "Rapid Fire". He now has completed "Jake's Corner", "Fall of Night", "Pete Smalls is Dead". After 30 years he still loves to work, and continues to do so. He has begun to make his own projects, now that the Internet has become Hollywood's next showcase. His shows have become respected and popular within the Entertainment Industry. Look for his recurring role on "Shameless" and his documented 200lbs weight loss from the Summer of 2011. Longo is now working on his 81st film as a character actor.