Tony Plana

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Tony Plana

Tony Plana (born April 19, 1952 in Havana , Cuba ) is a Cuban-American actor .

Life and accomplishments

Tony Plana graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a degree in literature and theater with a bachelor's degree magna cum laude . He later took acting lessons at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, England and made his debut as Rudy in the musical Zoot Suit in 1978 , followed by other theater performances, including on Broadway . He later also directed a few plays at theaters in Los Angeles and New York City .

Parallel to his stage work, Plana made his debut in the late 1970s with guest appearances in US television series as an actor in front of a camera. At the beginning of his television career he was mainly cast in the roles of criminals, Latinos or drug barons until he was offered a supporting role in Love and Money in 1982 . Since then he has been able to prove his acting skills in countless film and television series.

Plana is married to actress Ada Maris and has two children.

Filmography (selection)

Awards and nominations

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Tony Plana in the Internet Movie Database (English)
  2. ^ Paramount: Biographies for the film Pain & Gain , 2013, p. 14: "Plana is the proud father of Alejandro and Isabel and has been happily married to actress Ada Maris"

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personal data
SURNAME Plana, Tony
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Cuban-American actor
DATE OF BIRTH April 19, 1952
PLACE OF BIRTH Havana , Cuba