Tony Musante
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Tony Musante (1936-2013) was an American actor. Born Anthony Peter Musante, Jr. in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the son of Natalie Anne (née Salerno), a school teacher, and Anthony Peter Musante, an accountant, Musante attended Oberlin College and Northwestern University. Musante acted in numerous feature films, in the United States and elsewhere, including Italy. Among his body of work are the television series Toma (predecessor to Baretta) and the soap opera As The World Turns, and the 1975 Broadway play, P. S. Your Cat Is Dead!, for which he was nominated for a Drama Desk Award. He was nominated for an Emmy Award for his work in a 1975 episode of Medical Center, A Quality of Mercy. Musante also played Antonio "Nino" Schibetta, a feared Mafia boss and the Italian gang leader inside of Emerald City during the first season of the HBO critically acclaimed television series Oz. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tony Musante, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tony Musante reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 35 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Tony Musante's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tony Musante remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Toma, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Tony Musante Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tony Musante's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tony Musante.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | FantastiCozzi | (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Ice | Mr. DeMartino | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | We Own the Night | Jack Shapiro | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Promessa d'amore | Amilcare | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Life as It Is | Professore | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Italian Kings Of B | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | A Kiss in the Dark | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Yards | Seymour Korman | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Deep End of the Ocean | Angelo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Exiled | Don Giancarlo Uzielli | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Deep Family Secrets | Lennox | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Repenter | Ragusa | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Trap | Michael | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Rearview Mirror | Vince Martino | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Pope of Greenwich Village | Pete | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Spy Connection | Jurek Rudinski | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | High Ice | Lt. Col. Harris Thatcher | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Breaking Up Is Hard to Do | Sal Falcone | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | My Husband Is Missing | Derek Mackenzie | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Break Up | Paolo Naviase | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Goodbye & Amen | John Dannahay | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Nowhere to Hide | Joey Faber | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Desperate Miles | Joe Larkin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Judgment: The Court Martial of Lt. William Calley | Lt. William Calley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Toma | Det. David Toma | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Pisciotta Case | Francesco Scauri | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Last Run | Paul Rickard | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Grissom Gang | Eddie Hagan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Anonymous Venetian | Enrico | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Bird with the Crystal Plumage | Sam Dalmas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Love Circle | Max | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Mercenary | Paco Roman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Detective | Felix Tesla | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Incident | Joe Ferrone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Once a Thief | Cleveland 'Cleve' Shoenstein | Average | Similar → |
Tony Musante - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tony Musante?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tony Musante is "Toma" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Tony Musante acted in?
Tony Musante has been featured in at least 35 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tony Musante?
Other notable films include "The Incident", "The Anonymous Venetian", and "The Bird with the Crystal Plumage".