Born: February 26, 1920 – Died: May 17, 2004
With a career spanning five decades and an enduring role as one of television's beloved neat freaks, Tony Randall left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Aryeh Leonard Rosenberg, who would become known as Tony Randall, entered the world in 1920, into a family helmed by a father in the art and antiques business and a mother who was a secretary. His talents blossomed early and led him on a path to Hollywood stardom.
Early Life and Career
Randall's formative years in Tulsa set the stage for his lifelong passion for the arts. After graduating from Tulsa Central High School, he pursued his craft at Northwestern University, followed by the prestigious Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York City . His professional acting debut came with his performances in Shaw's 'Candida' and Williams' 'The Corn Is Green', which gave him a taste of Broadway early on.
The post-war years saw Randall returning to New York to build on his acting career. By 1955, Randall's theatrical talents shone through in 'Inherit the Wind', and despite a Tony Award nod for 'Oh, Captain!' in 1958, it was the small screen that beckoned him to household fame. His portrayal of Felix Unger in the television adaptation of "The Odd Couple" in 1970 catapulted him to stardom, earning him several Emmy nominations and a win in 1975.
Throughout his illustrious career, Randall's trophy cabinet filled with nods and wins, including a Primetime Emmy. Beyond his professional work, Randall's personal life was equally rich, with two marriages and two children. He was also known for his interests outside acting, which included an array of philanthropic endeavors.
Tony Randall's legacy in Hollywood is marked by his versatile acting skills, his sharp wit on-screen, and his commitment to the craft. He is remembered not just for his roles, but for his unique ability to capture the hearts of audiences, making him a true icon of the entertainment industry.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | It's About Time | Mr. Rosenberg |
| 2003 | Down with Love | Theodore Banner |
| 1999 | Brother's Keeper (TV Series) | Tony |
| 1996 | How the Toys Saved Christmas | Mr. Grimm (English version, voice) |
| 1996 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV Series) | Travis Bickle (uncredited) |
| 1995 | Peter and the Wolf (Video Game) | Narrator (voice) |
| 1995 | The Magic School Bus (TV Series) | Radius Ulna 'R.U.' Humerus (voice) |
| 1993 | Fatal Instinct | Judge Skanky |
| 1993 | The Odd Couple: Together Again (TV Movie) | Felix Unger |
| 1992 | My Little Pony Tales (TV Series) | The Moochick (voice) |
| 1991 | The Boss (Short) | Narrator (voice) |
| 1990 | Saturday Night Live (TV Series) | Tony Randall (uncredited) |
| 1990 | Gremlins 2: The New Batch | Brain Gremlin (voice) |
| 1989 | It Had to Be You | Milton |
| 1989 | That's Adequate | Host |
| 1989 | The Man in the Brown Suit (TV Movie) | Rev. Edward Chichester |
| 1988 | Save the Dog! (TV Movie) | Oliver Bishop |
| 1987 | HBO Storybook Musicals (TV Series) | Narrator | Signor Valenti (voice) |
| 1987 | The Gnomes' Great Adventure (TV Movie) | Gnome King | Ghost of the Black Lake (voice) |
| 1986 | The Magical World of Disney (TV Series) | Uncle Bill |
| 1986 | My Little Pony: The Movie | The Moochick (voice) |
| 1985 | Hitler's S.S.: Portrait in Evil (TV Movie) | Putzi (The Comedian) |
| 1984 | Gimme a Break! (TV Series) | Tony Randall |
| 1981–1983 | Love, Sidney (TV Series) | Sidney Shore |
| 1982 | The King of Comedy | Tony Randall |
| 1982 | Pigs vs. Freaks (TV Movie) | Rambaba Organimus |
| 1981 | Sidney Shorr: A Girl's Best Friend (TV Movie) | Sidney Shorr |
| 1980 | Foolin' Around | Peddicord |
| 1980 | The Gong Show Movie | Tony Randall |
| 1979 | Scavenger Hunt | Henry Motley |
| 1978 | Kate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid (TV Movie) | Lord Seymour Devery |
| 1976–1978 | The Tony Randall Show (TV Series) | Judge Walter Franklin |
| 1976 | The Brady Bunch Variety Hour (TV Series) | Tony Randall |
| 1976 | The Carol Burnett Show (TV Series) | Various Characters |
| 1970–1975 | The Odd Couple (TV Series) | Felix Unger | Morris Unger | Grandpa Unger ... |
| 1974 | Happy Days (TV Series) | Werewolf in Movie (uncredited) |
| 1973 | The All Star Spangled Mission | Video |
| 1972 | Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex * But Were Afraid to Ask | The Operator |
| 1972 | The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1971 | Here's Lucy (TV Series) | Rudolph Springer III |
| 1966–1971 | The Red Skelton Hour (TV Series) | The Director | Duke de Fromage | Marquis de Swinger |
| 1970 | The Tim Conway Comedy Hour (TV Series) | Various |
| 1970 | Love, American Style (TV Series) | Mark Travis (segment "Love and the Big Night") |
| 1969 | The Littlest Angel (TV Movie) | Democritus |
| 1969 | Hello Down There | Fred Miller |
| 1968 | That's Life (TV Series) | Rodney Wonderful |
| 1967 | Off to See the Wizard (TV Series) | Mario |
| 1967 | ABC Stage 67 (TV Series) | Inspector Berry | Geoffrey Judge |
| 1966 | Bang! Bang! You're Dead! | Andrew Jessel |
| 1965 | The Alphabet Murders | Hercule Poirot |
| 1965 | Fluffy | Prof. Daniel Potter |
| 1965 | The Danny Kaye Show (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1964 | Send Me No Flowers | Arnold |
| 1964 | 7 Faces of Dr. Lao | Dr. Lao | The Abominable Snowman | Merlin the Magician ... |
| 1964 | The Brass Bottle | Harold Ventimore |
| 1963 | Island of Love | Paul Ferris |
| 1962 | The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (TV Series) | Hadley Purvis |
| 1962 | Boys' Night Out | George Drayton |
| 1962 | Arsenic & Old Lace (TV Movie) | Mortimer Brewster |
| 1961 | Lover Come Back | Peter 'Pete' Ramsey |
| 1961 | Checkmate (TV Series) | Luther Gage |
| 1960 | Open Windows (TV Movie) | Unknown |
| 1960 | General Electric Theater (TV Series) | Justin Hale |
| 1960 | Hooray for Love (TV Movie) | Unknown |
| 1960 | Let's Make Love | Alexander Kaufman |
| 1960 | The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn | The King of France |
| 1960 | Startime (TV Series) | Ernest |
| 1960 | The Man in the Moon (TV Movie) | Unknown |
| 1960 | Sunday Showcase (TV Series) | Joe |
| 1959 | Pillow Talk | Jonathan Forbes |
| 1959 | Goodyear Theatre (TV Series) | Charles MacArthur | Willie Coogan |
| 1957–1959 | Playhouse 90 (TV Series) | Gus Taylor | Kenneth Rutherford |
| 1959 | The Mating Game | Lorenzo Charlton |
| 1959 | Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (TV Series) | Fred Martin |
| 1957 | No Down Payment | Jerry Flagg |
| 1954–1957 | Goodyear Playhouse (TV Series) | Stan | Ernest Winkler | Richard Beekman |
| 1956–1957 | The Alcoa Hour (TV Series) | Stan Kasper | Bill Holmes |
| 1957 | Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? | Rockwell P. Hunter |
| 1957 | Oh, Men! Oh, Women! | Cobbler |
| 1952–1957 | Studio One (TV Series) | Walter |
| 1949–1955 | The Philco Television Playhouse (TV Series) | Ernest Winkler |
| 1955 | Appointment with Adventure (TV Series) | Willard Hutchinson |
| 1952–1955 | Mister Peepers (TV Series) | Mr. Harvey Weskit | Narrator | Harvey Weskit |
| 1954 | Armstrong Circle Theatre (TV Series) | Charlie Wilson |
| 1954 | The Motorola Television Hour (TV Series) | Harry |
| 1953–1954 | Kraft Theatre (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1953 | The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1953 | The Gulf Playhouse (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1953 | The Web (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1953 | Short Short Dramas (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1950–1951 | One Man's Family (TV Series) | Mac |
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