Deney Terrio
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Denis George Mahan (born June 15, 1950), better known as Deney Terrio, is an American choreographer, former film actor and one-time host of the television musical variety series Dance Fever from 1979 to 1985. In 1991, he sued Merv Griffin, the show's producer, for sexual harassment; the US$11.3 million case was later dismissed. Terrio achieved fame as the dance coach and choreographer for John Travolta in the movie Saturday Night Fever. During his heyday with Dance Fever, he appeared in a number of films, including The Idolmaker, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, A Night in Heaven and Knights of the City and guest starred on popular television series of the time including The Love Boat. Throughout the 1990s, he toured nightclubs, performing with Motion and judging dance contests. Terrio was referred to in the popular Steve Martin movie Dirty Rotten Scoundrels where Martin posed as a crippled veteran. Martin claimed that he lost use of his legs after he found his girlfriend having sex with Terrio. In recent years, he has appeared on several VH1 specials and co-hosted the 2004 PBS special Get Down Tonight: The Disco Explosion which featured many popular disco artists from the 1970s and actress Karen Lynn Gorney. During the show, Terrio and Gorney danced to Tavares’ live performance of “More Than a Woman”, as Gorney had with John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever. Currently Deney is hosting his own disco radio show on the Sirius satellite radio network and is a choreographer and competitor at regional Dancing with the Stars competitions. Description above from the Wikipedia article Deney Terrio, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Deney Terrio reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 3 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Deney Terrio's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Deney Terrio remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Knights of the City, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Deney Terrio Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Deney Terrio's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Deney Terrio.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Knights of the City | Himself (as Denny Tarrio) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | A Night In Heaven | Tony | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Battle of the Video Games | Self | Flop | Similar → |
Deney Terrio - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Deney Terrio?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Deney Terrio is "Knights of the City" with a rating of 4.8/10.
How many movies has Deney Terrio acted in?
Deney Terrio has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.