Tony Danza
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Birthdate :April 21, 1951
Country : United States of America
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1971
Children with ex-wife Rhonda "Yeoman" Ladanza: Marc Anthony Danza (born in 1971) and Gina Danza (born in 1983). Gina was born during a reconciliation. Tony and Rhonda later separated again.1971
Children with ex-wife Rhonda "Yeoman" Ladanza: Marc Anthony Danza (born in 1971) and Gina Danza (born in 1983). Gina was born during a reconciliation. Tony and Rhonda later separated again.1976
He lost 3 fights as a professional boxer: a 1st round knockout to John LoCicero on October 1, 1976, a 4 round decision to Barry Hill on April 21, 1977, and a 1st round knockout loss to Morris Watkins on November 11, 1977.1976
Made his professional boxing debut on August 3, 1976 by knocking out Earl Harris in the first round.1977
On September 9, 1977, he was knocked down by Ralph "Rocky" Garcia, but climbed off the canvas to knock out Garcia in the 1st round.1977
On September 9, 1977, he was knocked down by Ralph "Rocky" Garcia, but climbed off the canvas to knock out Garcia in the 1st round.1978
First "Hollywood girlfriend" was "Taxi" costar Marilu Henner.1978
Tony's son, Marc Anthony Danza, also appeared in another episode of "Taxi" in which Marc portrayed a foster child that Tony wanted to adopt.1978
His character "Tony Banta" in "Taxi" was originally called "Phil Banta". The producers thought with him being an unexperienced actor that he would not respond to the name Phil, so they changed it to his real life name.1978
Has two daughters Katie (b. 1987), Emily (b. 1993) and one son, Marc Anthony Danza (b. 1971). Marc Anthony guest starred in an episode of "Taxi" playing a handicapped kid.1978
He is actually behind the wheel of the cab that's driving across the bridge during the beginning credits of every episode of "Taxi" .1978
Before he starred in "Taxi" , Tony was a boxer and was still fighting professionally during the first few seasons.1978
Tony's son, Marc Anthony Danza, also appeared in another episode of "Taxi" (1978) in which Marc portrayed a foster child that Tony wanted to adopt.1978
He is actually behind the wheel of the cab that's driving across the bridge during the beginning credits of every episode of "Taxi" (1978).1978
Before he starred in "Taxi" (1978), Tony was a boxer and was still fighting professionally during the first few seasons.1978
Has two daughters Katie (b. 1987), Emily (b. 1993) and one son, Marc Anthony Danza (b. 1971). Marc Anthony guest starred in an episode of "Taxi" (1978) playing a handicapped kid.1978
His character "Tony Banta" in "Taxi" (1978) was originally called "Phil Banta". The producers thought with him being an unexperienced actor that he would not respond to the name Phil, so they changed it to his real life name.1978
First "Hollywood girlfriend" was "Taxi" (1978) costar Marilu Henner.1979
Turned down the role of "Swan" in The Warriors for the role of "Tony Banta" on "Taxi" .1979
Retired from boxing following his 3rd round knockout victory over Johnny Heard on May 5, 1979 in Phoenix, Arizona.1979
Turned down the role of "Swan" in The Warriors (1979) for the role of "Tony Banta" on "Taxi" (1978).1984
Tony Micelli, Danza's character on "Who's the Boss?" , was ranked #23 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" .1984
Tony Micelli, Danza's character on "Who's the Boss?" (1984), was ranked #23 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" [20 June 2004 issue].1987
Children with ex-wife Tracy Robinson: Katherine Danza (born in 1987) and Emily Danza (born in 1993).1993
He broke his back skiing in Utah in 1993, and has plates, rods, and screws in his spine. He lost his house in the Northridge quake January 17, 1994.1999
Was named as "King of Brooklyn" at the Welcome Back to Brooklyn Festival in 19991999
Was named as "King of Brooklyn" at the Welcome Back to Brooklyn Festival in 19992001
Almost always watches the show "24" with Liza Minnelli.2001
Almost always watches the show "24" (2001) with Liza Minnelli.2005
Became a grandfather for the first time on August 27th 2005 when son, Marc Anthony Danza, 34, and wife Julie, also 34, welcomed baby Nicholas David.2005
Escaped serious injury on 9 May 2005 when the mini stock-car he was driving flipped over and he wasn't wearing a helmet.2005
Escaped serious injury on 9 May 2005 when the mini stock-car he was driving flipped over and he wasn't wearing a helmet.2010
Teaching a 10th grade English class at Northeast High School in Philadelphia [April 2010].
