Curiosidades

Suffered a minor seizure during an October 4, 2009 matinée preview performance of "The Royal Family" on Broadway. The rest of the show was canceled that day. Fortunately, the show welcomed his return a few days later after he recuperated and was placed on proper medication to prevent a recurrence.

His paternal grandparents were Jewish immigrants (from Latvia and Ukraine). His mother was of Russian Jewish descent.

Was nominated for two Tony Awards in consecutive years: in 1968, as Best Actor (Musical) for "How Now Dow Jones" and in 1969 as Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Dramatic) for "Play It Again, Sam", a part he recreated in the film version of the same name, Sonhos de um Sedutor (1972).

In a scene deleted from Taken (2000), he portrayed Olivia Benson's biological father.

His favorite pastimes are chess, sailing and photography.

Tony Roberts was an American actor. He was known for his roles in six Woody Allen films.

Roberts also provided the narration to many of the audiobook adaptations of Stuart Woods' novels featuring Stone Barrington, the crime-solving detective and lawyer. His other audiobook credits include Andrew Vachss' Batman: The Ultimate Evil, Kurt Vonnegut's Cat's Cradle, and Spencer Johnson's Who Moved My Cheese?.

Roberts attended the High School of Music & Art and Northwestern University.

He also acted in theater, television and radio.

He made his Broadway debut in 1962 with a role in the play Something About a Soldier.