Tony Randall

Born: 1920-02-26, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

Died: 2004-05-17

Biography

Anthony Leonard Randall (born Aryeh Leonard Rosenberg; February 26, 1920 – May 17, 2004) was an American actor, comedian, producer, and director. He is best known for portraying the role of Felix Unger in a television adaptation of the 1965 play, The Odd Couple by Neil Simon, as well as it's updated series and movie. He starred in the sitcom Love, Sidney in which he portrayed the first ever gay lead of a show. He has also been in numerous movies over his long career including many voice roles. In a career spanning six decades, he received six Golden Globe Award nominations and six Primetime Emmy Award nominations, winning one Emmy.

Filmography

• The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962)
• Studio One (1948)
• The Philco Television Playhouse (1948)
• The Carol Burnett Show (1967)
• Gimme a Break! (1981)
• The Odd Couple (1970)
• The Magic School Bus (1994)
• Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958)
• ABC Stage 67 (1966)
• Checkmate (1960)
• Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
• The King of Comedy (1982)
• Mister Peepers (1952)
• Down with Love (2003)
• Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask (1972)
• Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
• Robin and the 7 Hoods (1964)
• Pillow Talk (1959)
• Fatal Instinct (1993)
• Let's Make Love (1960)
• The Alphabet Murders (1965)
• Send Me No Flowers (1964)
• Boys' Night Out (1962)
• Foolin' Around (1980)
• The Playroom (1957)
• My Little Pony (1984)
• 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964)
• Lover Come Back (1961)
• Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? (1957)
• The Mating Game (1959)