Tony Roberts

Acting

Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

48Total Films

9.0 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 22, 1939

Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Tony Roberts

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. David Anthony "Tony" Roberts (October 22, 1939 - February 7, 2025) was an American actor. He is best known for his roles in several Woody Allen movies, usually cast as Allen's best friend. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tony Roberts (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tony Roberts reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 48 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Tony Roberts's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 42% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tony Roberts remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Tony Roberts Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tony Roberts's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0

My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies (1999) movie poster

★9.0

My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies — On Sept. 28, 1998, some of the greatest divas in musical theater -- including Marin Mazzie, Judy Kuhn and Audra McDonald

My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies

1999•Music

★8.0

Night of 100 Stars II (1985) movie poster

★8.0

Night of 100 Stars II — This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a seven-hour live ent

Night of 100 Stars II

1985•Comedy

★7.7

★7.7

Annie Hall — New York comedian Alvy Singer falls in love with the ditsy Annie Hall.

Annie Hall

1977•Comedy

★7.6

Los Angeles Plays Itself (2004) movie poster

★7.6

Los Angeles Plays Itself — From its distinctive neighborhoods to its architectural homes, Los Angeles has been the backdrop to countless movies. In

Los Angeles Plays Itself

2004•Documentary

★7.5

Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) movie poster

★7.5

Hannah and Her Sisters — Between two Thanksgivings, Hannah's husband falls in love with her sister Lee, while her hypochondriac ex-husband rekind

Hannah and Her Sisters

1986•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tony Roberts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2017	Dirty Dancing	Max Kellerman	Average	Similar →
2015	Dinner with Family with Brett Gelman and Brett Gelman's Family	Tony Roberts	Average	Similar →
2014	The Longest Week	Barry	Flop	Similar →
2011	Woody Allen: A Documentary	Self	Hit	Similar →
2006	The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays	Ira (segment "The Tale of the Allergist's Wife")	Flop	Similar →
2006	12 and Holding	Doctor	Hit	Similar →
2005	Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards	Charley (segment "How Now, Dow Jones") (archive footage)	Hit	Similar →
2005	The Lady in Question Is Charles Busch	The Allergist's Wife (archive footage)	Average	Similar →
2004	Los Angeles Plays Itself	Rob in Annie Hall (archive footage)	Super Hit	Similar →
2003	Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There	Self	Hit	Similar →
2001	My Best Friend's Wife	Mr. Epstein	Flop	Similar →
2001	Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds	narrator	Flop	Similar →
2001	Sounds from a Town I Love	man on bench	Average	Similar →
2001	The Concert for New York City	Tony Roberts man on bench	Flop	Similar →
2001	Bravo Profiles: Penn and Teller	Narrator	Flop	Similar →
1999	My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies	Self - Performer	Super Hit	Similar →
1998	Dead Broke	Walter	Flop	Similar →
1997	The Trial of Adolf Eichmann	Heinrich Karl Grüber / George Wellers (voices)	Average	Similar →
1995	Victor/Victoria	Carroll "Toddy" Todd	Hit	Similar →
1995	Perry Mason: The Case of the Jealous Jokester	Toby Joplin	Super Hit	Similar →
1993	The American Clock	Jesse Livermore	Flop	Similar →
1991	Our Sons	Harry	Flop	Similar →
1991	Switch	Arnold Freidkin	Average	Similar →
1991	Popcorn	Mr. Davis	Average	Similar →
1988	18 Again!	Arnold 'Arnie' Watson	Average	Similar →
1987	A Different Affair	Jeffrey Newman	Flop	Similar →
1987	Radio Days	"Silver Dollar" Emcee	Hit	Similar →
1986	Seize the Day	Bernie Pell	Flop	Similar →
1986	Hannah and Her Sisters	Norman (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1985	Key Exchange	David Slattery	Flop	Similar →
1985	Night of 100 Stars II	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1983	Amityville 3-D	John Baxter	Flop	Similar →
1983	Packin' It In	Charlie Baumgarten	Hit	Similar →
1982	A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy	Maxwell	Hit	Similar →
1982	A Question of Honor	Marlowe	Hit	Similar →
1980	Stardust Memories	Tony	Hit	Similar →
1980	Just Tell Me What You Want	Mike Berger	Flop	Similar →
1980	If Things Were Different	Michael Boden	Flop	Similar →
1979	The Girls in the Office	Mike Holden	Flop	Similar →
1977	Rosetti and Ryan: Men Who Love Women	Joseph Rosetti	Flop	Similar →
1977	Annie Hall	Rob	Super Hit	Similar →
1976	The Lindbergh Kidnapping Case	Lt. Jim Finn	Average	Similar →
1975	Lovers Like Us	Alex Fox	Hit	Similar →
1974	The Taking of Pelham One Two Three	Warren LaSalle	Super Hit	Similar →
1973	Serpico	Bob Blair	Super Hit	Similar →
1972	Play It Again, Sam	Dick Christie	Super Hit	Similar →
1971	Star Spangled Girl	Andy Hobart	Flop	Similar →
1971	The Million Dollar Duck	Fred Hines	Average	Similar →

Tony Roberts - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tony Roberts?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tony Roberts is "My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Tony Roberts acted in?

Tony Roberts has been featured in at least 48 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tony Roberts?

Other notable films include "Night of 100 Stars II", "Annie Hall", and "Los Angeles Plays Itself".