Dick Latessa
Dick Latessa | |
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| Born | Richard Robert Latessa September 15, 1929 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | December 19, 2016 (aged 87) New York City, U.S. |
| Resting place | Lake View Cemetery |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1968–2016 |
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Richard Robert Latessa (September 15, 1929 – December 19, 2016) was an American stage, film, and television actor.
Early life
Latessa was born in
Stage career
He made his
Latessa was featured in several Neil Simon plays, including Chapter Two, I Ought to Be in Pictures, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Broadway Bound, Rumors and Proposals. He was featured in the 2010 revival of the Burt Bacharach and Hal David musical, Promises, Promises as Dr. Dreyfuss.[4]
Film and television career
Latessa's screen credits include
Death
Latessa died on December 19, 2016, of heart failure in New York City, aged 87.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | The Substance of Fire | Mr. McCormack sr | |
| 1997 | Better Than Ever | Mr. Mayhew | |
| 1999 | Stigmata | Father Gianni Delmonico | |
| 2003 | The Event | Uncle Leo | |
| 2004 | Alfie | Joe | |
| 2005 | The Great New Wonderful | Jerry Binder | |
| 2007 | The Last New Yorker | Ruben | |
| 2010 | A Buddy Story | Grandpa |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2003 | Tony Award
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Best Featured Actor in a Musical | Hairspray | Won |
| Drama Desk Award | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Won | ||
Outer Critics Circle Award
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Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Won | ||
| 2010 | Promises, Promises | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Dick Latessa Biography". Filmreference. 2008. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
- ^ a b "Dick Latessa, a Broadway Veteran & Tony Winner for Hairspray, Dies at 87". broadway.com. December 19, 2016. Retrieved December 19, 2016.
- ^ Chris Kompanek (April 19, 2012). "Dick Latessa Lies Down With The Lyons". Theatermania. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
- ^ Kenneth Jones (February 4, 2010). "Promises, Promises Will Also Star Latessa, Hingston, Benson; Complete Cast Announced". Playbill. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
External links
- Dick Latessa at the Internet Broadway Database
- Dick Latessa at IMDb
- Dick Latessa at the Internet Off-Broadway Database
- TonyAwards.com Interview with Dick Latessa
- Dick Latessa at Find a Grave
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