Tony Musante
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Tony Musante (1936-2013) was an American actor. Born Anthony Peter Musante, Jr. in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the son of Natalie Anne (née Salerno), a school teacher, and Anthony Peter Musante, an accountant, Musante attended Oberlin College and Northwestern University. Musante acted in numerous feature films, in the United States and elsewhere, including Italy. Among his body of work are the television series Toma (predecessor to Baretta) and the soap opera As The World Turns, and the 1975 Broadway play, P. S. Your Cat Is Dead!, for which he was nominated for a Drama Desk Award. He was nominated for an Emmy Award for his work in a 1975 episode of Medical Center, A Quality of Mercy. Musante also played Antonio "Nino" Schibetta, a feared Mafia boss and the Italian gang leader inside of Emerald City during the first season of the HBO critically acclaimed television series Oz. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tony Musante, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Tony Musante Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Tony Musante reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 35 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Tony Musante's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 57% of Tony Musante's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains A Kiss in the Dark, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Tony Musante Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tony Musante's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Tony Musante has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | FantastiCozzi | (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Ice | Mr. DeMartino | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | We Own the Night | Jack Shapiro | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Promessa d'amore | Amilcare | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Life as It Is | Professore | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Italian Kings Of B | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | A Kiss in the Dark | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Yards | Seymour Korman | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Deep End of the Ocean | Angelo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Exiled | Don Giancarlo Uzielli | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Deep Family Secrets | Lennox | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Repenter | Ragusa | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Trap | Michael | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Rearview Mirror | Vince Martino | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Pope of Greenwich Village | Pete | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Spy Connection | Jurek Rudinski | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | High Ice | Lt. Col. Harris Thatcher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Breaking Up Is Hard to Do | Sal Falcone | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | My Husband Is Missing | Derek Mackenzie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Break Up | Paolo Naviase | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Goodbye & Amen | John Dannahay | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Nowhere to Hide | Joey Faber | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Desperate Miles | Joe Larkin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Judgment: The Court Martial of Lt. William Calley | Lt. William Calley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Toma | Det. David Toma | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Pisciotta Case | Francesco Scauri | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Last Run | Paul Rickard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Grissom Gang | Eddie Hagan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Anonymous Venetian | Enrico | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Bird with the Crystal Plumage | Sam Dalmas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Love Circle | Max | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Mercenary | Paco Roman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Detective | Felix Tesla | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Incident | Joe Ferrone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Once a Thief | Cleveland 'Cleve' Shoenstein | Hit | Similar → |
Tony Musante - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tony Musante?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tony Musante is "A Kiss in the Dark" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Tony Musante acted in?
Tony Musante has been featured in at least 35 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tony Musante?
Other notable films include "My Husband Is Missing", "Toma", and "Nowhere to Hide".