Antony Alda (born Antonio Joseph D'Abruzzo; December 9, 1956 â€" July
3, 2009) also sometimes "Tony" was an American actor who grew up in a
popular acting family. The son of Robert Alda, he was born in France.
His early studies were in Rome and he finished at The Juilliard School
in New York City. A prolific actor, he appeared on stage, in film, and
on television. His career culminated in writing, directing, and
performing in Role of a Lifetime. He died at age 52 on July 3,
2009.Alda was born "Antonio Joseph D'Abruzzo" in St. Julien, France,
into what would later be called an acting dynasty. His father was well
known in the United States both in film and on Broadway, where he
earned a Tony. Alda's mother, Flora Martino, was an Italian actress.
His half-brother, Alan Alda, graduated from Fordham University.About
growing up within the dynasty, Alda once explained, "The theater has
always been a comfortable place for me. I spent all my summers on
Broadway. Dad would be in one play and Alan would be in another. I
used to hang out with the lighting guys." He found that being an Alda
had its professional ups and downs. "People figure you know what
you're doing because you grew up around acting. Other people think you
got the part because of your name."Antony Alda finished his high
school studies at Notre Dame International in Rome, and completed his
academic career studying musical composition at The Juilliard School
in New York City. Alda was married twice, first in 1975 to Leslie
Clark at Saint Thomas Episcopal Church in New York City at Fifth
Avenue. Their reception was held at the old Biltmore Hotel. The
marriage lasted until 1977. His sons were born during his marriage to
actress Lori Carrell, to whom he was married from 1981-1992. During
this time his mother commented, "Marriage was good for Tony. It
changed him and made him more mature."
3, 2009) also sometimes "Tony" was an American actor who grew up in a
popular acting family. The son of Robert Alda, he was born in France.
His early studies were in Rome and he finished at The Juilliard School
in New York City. A prolific actor, he appeared on stage, in film, and
on television. His career culminated in writing, directing, and
performing in Role of a Lifetime. He died at age 52 on July 3,
2009.Alda was born "Antonio Joseph D'Abruzzo" in St. Julien, France,
into what would later be called an acting dynasty. His father was well
known in the United States both in film and on Broadway, where he
earned a Tony. Alda's mother, Flora Martino, was an Italian actress.
His half-brother, Alan Alda, graduated from Fordham University.About
growing up within the dynasty, Alda once explained, "The theater has
always been a comfortable place for me. I spent all my summers on
Broadway. Dad would be in one play and Alan would be in another. I
used to hang out with the lighting guys." He found that being an Alda
had its professional ups and downs. "People figure you know what
you're doing because you grew up around acting. Other people think you
got the part because of your name."Antony Alda finished his high
school studies at Notre Dame International in Rome, and completed his
academic career studying musical composition at The Juilliard School
in New York City. Alda was married twice, first in 1975 to Leslie
Clark at Saint Thomas Episcopal Church in New York City at Fifth
Avenue. Their reception was held at the old Biltmore Hotel. The
marriage lasted until 1977. His sons were born during his marriage to
actress Lori Carrell, to whom he was married from 1981-1992. During
this time his mother commented, "Marriage was good for Tony. It
changed him and made him more mature."
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