Bobby Alto
Bobby Alto | |
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Born | Robert Altomare October 30, 1938 |
Died | April 28, 2012 | (aged 73)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1968–2006 |
Spouse | Melody |
Robert Altomare (October 30, 1938 – April 28, 2012), known professionally as Bobby Alto, was an American actor, comedian and performer. He and Buddy Mantia made up the Brooklyn-based comedy team Alto & Mantia. They performed on both Toast of the Town with Ed Sullivan (original air date October 20, 1968). Alto and Mantia also teamed with Marvin Braverman as the comedy team The Untouchables.[1]
Career
Alto's motion picture credits included Academy Award-nominated film of the same name.
Along with comedy partner
MAD Magazine
.
Death
Robert Altomare died on April 28, 2012, following complications from a stroke suffered in 2010. He is survived by his wife, Melody, and two daughters, Ivy and Kimberly.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1971 | Made for Each Other | Al | |
1976 | The Death Collector | Serge | |
1981 | Prince of the City | Mr. Kanter | |
1986 | Crocodile Dundee | Pug Nose | |
1996 | Love Is All There Is | Joe Fasuli | |
2006 | The Last Request | Dr. Davis | Final film role |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1977 | Good Penny | Herb | TV movie |
1981 | The Edge of Night | Larry | Episode: "Episode #1.6559" |
1982 | Baker's Dozen | Collins | Episode: "What a Difference a Cop Makes" |
1992 | Law & Order | Desk Sergeant | Episode: "The Working Stuff" |
Notes
External links
- Bobby Alto at IMDb
- Bobby Alto at AllMovie