Tony Danza - Actor Profile

Tony Danza

Acting
Freshness: Jan 13, 2026
49Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 21, 1951
Birth Place: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

About Tony Danza

Tony Danza (born Anthony Salvatore Iadanza; April 21, 1950) is an Italian-American actor best known for starring on the TV series Taxi and Who's the Boss?, for which Danza was nominated for an Emmy Award and four Golden Globe Awards. In 1998, Danza won the People's Choice Award for Favorite Male Performer in a New Television Series for his work on the sitcom The Tony Danza Show.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tony Danza reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 49 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Tony Danza's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tony Danza remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Sports on the Silver Screen, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Tony Danza Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tony Danza's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Sports on the Silver Screen (1997) movie poster
★10.0

Sports on the Silver Screen — HBO (in association with the American Film Institute) presents this 1997 anthology, narrated by Liev Schreiber, which lo

Sports on the Silver Screen

1997•Documentary
★9.2
Hanna-Barbera's 50th (1989) movie poster
★9.2

Hanna-Barbera's 50th — The special is hosted by Tony Danza and Annie Potts celebrating 50 years of William Hanna and Joseph Barbera's partnersh

Hanna-Barbera's 50th

1989•Comedy
★8.0
Night of 100 Stars II (1985) movie poster
★8.0

Night of 100 Stars II — This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a seven-hour live ent

Night of 100 Stars II

1985•Comedy
★7.7
12 Angry Men (1997) movie poster
★7.7

12 Angry Men — During the trial of a man accused of his father's murder, a lone juror takes a stand against the guilty verdict handed d

12 Angry Men

1997•Drama
★7.5
Bob Hope: Laughing With the Presidents (1996) movie poster
★7.5

Bob Hope: Laughing With the Presidents — For 11 Presidents, Bob Hope was a golfing buddy, national jester and constant guest at the White House. This special inc

Bob Hope: Laughing With the Presidents

1996•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tony Danza.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Re-Election Stan Flop Similar →
2024 Chuck Zito: An American Story Self Flop Similar →
2022 Darby and the Dead Gary Average Similar →
2021 Rumble Siggy (voice) Hit Similar →
2017 Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs Self Average Similar →
2016 Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows Self Flop Similar →
2013 Aftermath King Flop Similar →
2013 Don Jon Jon Martello, Sr. Average Similar →
2012 12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief Self Hit Similar →
2009 The Nail Chickie Average Similar →
2006 Cloud 9 Tony Danza Flop Similar →
2005 Crash Fred Hit Similar →
2004 Goodnight, We Love You Self Hit Similar →
2003 Stealing Christmas Jack Clayton Flop Similar →
2003 Christmas in Hollywood Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1998 Noah Norman Waters Flop Similar →
1998 Glam Sid Dalgren Flop Similar →
1998 The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon Barney Gorman Flop Similar →
1998 A Brooklyn State of Mind Louie Crisci Flop Similar →
1997 Smoke Alarm: The Unfiltered Truth About Cigarettes Premium Flop Similar →
1997 The Girl Gets Moe Moe Flop Similar →
1997 12 Angry Men Juror 7 Super Hit Similar →
1997 Sports on the Silver Screen Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1997 North Shore Fish Sal Flop Similar →
1997 Meet Wally Sparks New York Cab Driver Flop Similar →
1996 Bob Hope: Laughing With the Presidents Self - Co-Host Super Hit Similar →
1996 Dear God Tony Danza (uncredited) Average Similar →
1996 Illtown D'Avalon Flop Similar →
1995 Deadly Whispers Tom Acton Flop Similar →
1994 Angels in the Outfield Mel Clark Average Similar →
1991 Dead and Alive: The Race for Gus Farace Costabile 'Gus' Farace Average Similar →
1991 The Whereabouts of Jenny Rowdy Patron Average Similar →
1990 Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special Himself - Host Average Similar →
1989 Hanna-Barbera's 50th Self - Host Super Hit Similar →
1989 I'm from Hollywood Self Average Similar →
1989 She's Out of Control Doug Simpson Flop Similar →
1988 Wall of Tyranny Victor Ross Hit Similar →
1987 Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood Self Average Similar →
1986 Mike Tyson vs Trevor Berbick Self Flop Similar →
1986 Doing Life Jerry Rosenberg Flop Similar →
1985 Night of 100 Stars II Self Super Hit Similar →
1984 Single Bars, Single Women Dennis Flop Similar →
1984 Cannonball Run II Terry Flop Similar →
1984 Don't Ask Me, Ask God Italian Soldier Flop Similar →
1983 Likely Stories, Vol. 4 - Flop Similar →
1981 Going Ape! Foster Flop Similar →
1980 Murder Can Hurt You! Pony Lambretta Flop Similar →
1980 The Hollywood Knights Duke Average Similar →
N/A Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration Host Flop Similar →

Tony Danza - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tony Danza?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tony Danza is "Sports on the Silver Screen" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Tony Danza acted in?

Tony Danza has been featured in at least 49 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tony Danza?

Other notable films include "Hanna-Barbera's 50th", "Night of 100 Stars II", and "12 Angry Men".