Anthony "Tony" Carreiro (born April 6, 1954) is an American actor and performing arts professor.
Tony Carreiro | |
|---|---|
| Born | Anthony Carreiro April 6, 1954 Ithaca, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Cornell University (BA) University of Washington (MFA) |
| Spouse | Kathleen |
| Children | 1 |
Early life and education edit
Born in Ithaca, New York, Carreiro graduated from Ithaca High School.[1] He earned his Bachelor of Arts at Cornell University in 1982 and a Master of Fine Arts from the Professional Actor Training Program at the University of Washington in 1985.
Career edit
Carreiro works as a professor of acting courses at Long Beach City College.[2] He is a certified sword fighter and a fighting choreographer for theatrical works and films, as well as stage combat courses in colleges.[2][3]
Television edit
He played a gay English professor in the sitcom Doctor Doctor.[4] He has had numerous notable guest-starring roles on several television series, including Charmed, Matlock, and especially sitcoms such as Caroline in the City, Home Improvement, Ellen, Wings, and The Golden Girls, where he played a waiter (twice) as well as a doctor. He also appeared as Daphne's boyfriend, Joe, in two episodes of Frasier, and as Ken, the eponymous “Relief Bartender”, in a season four episode of Cheers. He played Matt Sullivan, Tia and Tamera's biological father, in the sitcom Sister, Sister.
Film edit
He has also appeared in movies such as Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) and Liar Liar (1997).
Personal life edit
He resides in Lake Balboa, California, with his wife Kathleen and daughter.[1]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | The House on Carroll Street | Xanthias | |
| 1989 | Lethal Weapon 2 | Marcelli | |
| 1997 | Liar Liar | Cop at Airport | |
| 1999 | The Dogwalker | Don | |
| 2000 | Lucky Numbers | Reporter | |
| 2006 | The Lost | Tom Wallace |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985–1990 | The Golden Girls | Various roles | 3 episodes |
| 1986 | Cheers | Ken Charters | Episode: "Relief Bartender" |
| 1986 | Family Ties | Terry Bridgeman | Episode: "The Big Fix" |
| 1986 | Search for Tomorrow | Lt. Guardino | 2 episodes |
| 1987 | L.A. Law | Stuart Conlin | Episode: "Goldilocks and the Three Barristers" |
| 1988 | Throb | Eric | Episode: "Men Without Lips" |
| 1988 | Hunter | Brad Lindquist | Episode: "Death Signs" |
| 1988 | Tour of Duty | Captain 173rd | Episode: "The Hill" |
| 1988 | Almost Grown | Billy | Episode: "Santa Claus Got Stuck in My Chimney" |
| 1989–1991 | Doctor Doctor | Richard Stratford | 40 episodes |
| 1991 | Babes | Chef | Episode: "Babes, Lies, & Videotape" |
| 1991, 1992 | Homefront | Ben Mahoney | 2 episodes |
| 1992 | Home Improvement | Dave | |
| 1993 | Empty Nest | Mike | Episode: "Mom's the Word" |
| 1994 | Ellen | Jackson | Episode: "A Kiss Is Still a Kiss" |
| 1994 | Days of Our Lives | Dr. Burkhart | 2 episodes |
| 1994 | Matlock | Frank Jefferies | Episode: "The Accused" |
| 1995 | Wings | Scott Tucker | Episode: "Have I Got a Couple for You" |
| 1995 | Thunder Alley | Peter Berlow | Episode: "Accidentally at First Sight" |
| 1995 | Women of the House | Lyle Fredericks | Episode: "Women in Film" |
| 1995 | Deadly Games | Harry Helstrom | 2 episodes |
| 1995 | Land's End | Archie | Episode: "Parentnapping" |
| 1995, 1996 | Frasier | Joe DeCarlo | 2 episodes |
| 1996 | ER | Brent Smythe | Episode: "Let the Games Begin" |
| 1996 | Brotherly Love | Jimmy | Episode: "Kernel of Truth" |
| 1997 | The Pretender | D.A. Mitch Meyers | Episode: "Baby Love" |
| 1997 | Caroline in the City | James Clark | Episode: "Caroline and the Novelist" |
| 1998 | Ask Harriet | Doctor | Episode: "Turn Your Head & Kafka" |
| 1998 | Born Free | Stuart | Episode: "Akilil & the Mouse" |
| 1999 | Sister, Sister | Matt Sullivan | 2 episodes |
| 1999 | Locust Valley | Peter Shaw | Television film |
| 2000 | Charmed | Bill | Episode: "Once Upon a Time" |
| 2000 | Diagnosis: Murder | Mr. Santucci | Episode: "The Cradle Will Rock" |
| 2001 | Judging Amy | Alfred Faust | Episode: "Look Closer" |
| 2002 | Titus | Frank | Episode: "The Protector" |
| 2003 | The Agency | Bryan Magnuson | Episode: "Our Man in Korea" |
| 2017 | Ned and Stacey | Jack Rossiter | Episode: "Best of Luck on Future Projects" |
References edit
- ^ a b "Anthony Carreiro, 1972". Ithaca High School Alumni Association. Retrieved August 19, 2012.
- ^ a b "Theatre Faculty & Staff: Theatre, Dance and Film". Long Beach City College. October 6, 2011. Archived from the original on September 15, 2015. Retrieved August 19, 2012.
- ^ Varga, Robert (January 24, 2012). "Students sharpen skills at second film symposium". The Poly Post. Cal Poly Pomona. Retrieved August 19, 2012.
- ^ Tucker, Ken (June 12, 1989). "Doctor, Doctor (1989)". Entertainment Weekly (39). Retrieved August 19, 2012.