Mario Cantone
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Mario Cantone (born December 9, 1959) is an American comedian, writer, actor, and singer best known for his numerous stage shows. He also played Anthony Marentino in
Early life
Cantone was born in Massachusetts, and raised in
As a child, Cantone would direct reenactments of shows.[4] Cantone's first impression was of Julia Child, which he presented in a junior high school talent show.[5] He graduated from Stoneham High School in 1978[6] and Emerson College in 1982. He befriended fellow comic Denis Leary at Emerson.[7][8] He moved to New York City in 1983 and got a job as a chocolate vendor at Trump Tower.[9]
Early career
While working at Trump Tower, he did impressions of people while selling chocolate truffles. He later worked as a jewelry salesman, quitting a year later to pursue comedy full time. He began his professional career hosting a children's show called Steampipe Alley, which aired on New York-New Jersey superstation WWOR-TV from 1987 to 1993.[10]
Stand-up career
In his stand-up concerts, he is known for his occasionally
Much of his comedy derives from his boisterous
Acting career
Sex and the City
Cantone is known for his role in the HBO series Sex and the City as Anthony Marentino, Charlotte York's gay wedding planner who dispensed advice with a rapid fire delivery.[15]
Broadway
Cantone made his
In 2004, Cantone appeared as
In September 2010, Cantone appeared in a staged reading of the
Other works
He started his career as the host of children's show, "Steampipe Alley," which aired in the late 1980s through 1993.
He has appeared in the Comedy Central roasts of Joan Rivers and fellow Boston-area native and Emerson College alumnus[8] Denis Leary.[34] The network's Chappelle's Show featured him in a segment called "Ask A Gay Dude."[6]
His
He was a regular guest on the
Cantone was among the judges of the
In 2022, Cantone competed in
Personal life
In October 2011, Cantone married his partner of 20 years, musical theater director Jerry Dixon. The ceremony was officiated by pastor Jay Bakker.[42]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Director | Ref. |
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1994 | Quiz Show | Passerby | Robert Redford | [43][44] |
Who Do I Gotta Kill? | Rico | Frank Rainone / James Lorinz / Rocco Simonelli | [45] | |
1997 | MouseHunt
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Zeppco Suit #1 | Gore Verbinski | [46] |
2002 | Pandora | Tech Support | Antonio Campos | |
And She Was | Mario | Frank Rainone | ||
2003 | Happy Hour | Geoffrey | Mike Bencivenga | [47] |
Crooked Lines | Cliff | Harry O'Reilly | [48] | |
2005 | Searching for Bobby D | Casting Director | Paul Borghese | |
The Aristocrats | Himself | Penn Jillette / Paul Provenza | ||
2006 | Farce of the Penguins | Sidney (voice) | Bob Saget | [49][50] |
Last Request
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Mr. Oliver | John DeBellis | ||
2007 | Three Days to Vegas | Chris | Charlie Picerni | [51] |
Staten Island | Mr. Burton | James DeMonaco | [52] | |
Surf's Up | Mikey Abromowitz (voice) | Ash Brannon and Chris Buck | [53] | |
2008 | Sex and the City | Anthony Marentino | Michael Patrick King | [54] |
2010 | Sex and the City 2 | Anthony Marentino | Michael Patrick King | [55] |
Circus Maximus | Romano | Thomas J. La Sorsa. | ||
2011 | Goldberg - P.I.
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Bartender | Steven Moskovic and Rosario Roveto Jr. | |
Dirty Movie | The Director | Jerry Daigle / Christopher Meloni | [56] | |
2015 | In Stereo | John Resnick | Mel Rodriguez III | [57] |
2017 | A Very Merry Toy Store | Mayor Stevens | ||
2019 | Otherhood | Calvin | Cindy Chupack | |
2020 | All My Life | Jerome Patterson | Marc Meyers | |
2023 | Under the Boardwalk | Mr. Cacciatore (voice) | David Soren |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1988–1993 | Steampipe Alley | Various | |
1994 | NYPD Blue | Bidder #1 | Episode: "Rockin' Robin" (S 1:Ep 22) |
2001 | Ed | Scott Hayes | Episode: "Mixed Signals" (S 1:Ep 21) |
2003 | Chappelle's Show | Himself | Season 1 Episode 6 |
2000–2004 | Sex and the City | Anthony Marentino | Recurring role |
2004 | Mouthing Off: 51 Greatest Smartasses | Himself | Comedy special |
2005 | Laugh Whore | Himself | Comedy special |
2006–2008 | Men in Trees | Terri Romano | Recurring role |
2009 | Killer Hair | Leonardo | TV movie |
Hostile Makeover | Leonardo | TV movie | |
2011 | A Mann's World | Nicky | TV movie |
2014 | Toadalees | Filth, Flarn & Gee | TV animated film directed by Ryan Duff |
2015 | Hindsight | Simon | Episodes: "Pilot" and "Square One" |
2016 | The $100,000 Pyramid
|
Himself (celebrity guest) | Episode: Mario Cantone vs. Robin Roberts |
2017 | Match Game | Himself (celebrity guest) | Season 1, Episodes 6-7[58][59] Season 2, Episode 6 |
2017 | The President Show | Anthony Scaramucci | 2 episodes |
2019 | Mom | Sean | Episode: "Wile E. Coyote and a Possessed Doll" |
2020 | AJ and the Queen | Alma Joy | Episode: "Pittsburgh" |
2020–2022 | Better Things | Mal Martone | 4 episodes |
2021–present | And Just Like That... | Anthony Marentino
|
9 Episodes |
2022 | Girls5eva | Mario Cantone | Episode: "B.P.E." |
The Masked Singer | Maize | Episode: "Andrew Lloyd Weber Night" | |
2023 | Pal's Missing School! | Chuck E. Cheese (voice) | CEC Film. Replacing Jaret Reddick |
The $100,000 Pyramid
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Self - Celebrity Player | Episode: " D'arcy Carden and Ken Jennings vs Mario Cantone"
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References
- ^ "Birthday: Mario Cantone". Madison.com. December 7, 2015. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f Messenger, Eric (October 10, 2004) "Mario Cantone's Loud Family Reunion." The New York Times. Retrieved August 3, 2013.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved October 27, 2013.
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- ^ a b Gerani, Christine, (May 22, 2013), Mario Cantone: The Interview. SpotOnLongIsland.com. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
- ^ a b TCM Archive Materials Mario Catone
- ^ "Episode 367 - Gina Gershon". March 7, 2013.
- ^ a b Emerson College Notable Alumni Archived December 29, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Stern, Marlow (July 28, 2017). "Mario Cantone on How He Nailed His Scaramucci Impression—With a Little Help from CNN's Chris Cuomo". Thedailybeast.com. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
- ^ TV Guide, Mario Cantone: Biography.
- ^ The Advocate
- ^ Sex and the City's Mario Cantone Talks Broadway, Impersonations, WatchMojo.com. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
- ^ a b Playbill Vault, Laugh Whore Archived January 17, 2014, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ^ Eichenwald, Wes (June 2, 2010) "Mario Cantone is out and proud – and much more" Austin360.com. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
- ^ Mario Cantone Killer Comic, (originally published May 3, 2004), People magazine. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ^ Weber, Bruce (June 30, 2000) "Theater Review; True Love and a Crisis at Christmas (When Else)?" The New York Times. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
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- ^ Playbill Vault, The Tempest. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
- ^ Marks, Peter, (June 7, 2002) "C'mon, Make Me Laugh" The New York Times. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ^ Rooney,David (October 24, 2002) Review: "Mario Cantone: Laugh Whore," Variety. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ^ Playbill Vault, An Evening with Mario Cantone. Retrieved August 4. 2013.
- ^ Manhattan Theatre Club Archived July 28, 2014, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ^ a b Ernio Hernandez (November 11, 2003) Interview with Mario Cantone Archived July 28, 2014, at the Wayback Machine. Playbill. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ^ For example, see Ben Brantley's November 7, 2003 review in The New York Times, Charles Isherwood's November 6, 2003 review in Variety, and John Simon's November 17, 2003 review in New York magazine. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ^ Playbill Vault, The Violet Hour Archived September 18, 2013, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ^ Ernio Hernandez (April 22, 2004). "The Shots Heard Round the World: Musical Assassins Opens on Broadway" Archived October 30, 2013, at the Wayback Machine. Playbill.
- ^ Sarah Beaumont (14 December 2003). "Something Just Broke". Sondheim.com.
- ^ Ernio Hernandez (25 April 2005) Broadway's Laugh Whore with Mario Cantone Premieres on Showtime May 28. Archived July 28, 2014, at the Wayback Machine Playbill.com. Retrieved August 6, 2013.
- ^ Levin, Gary and Bianco, Robert, (July 21, 2004) "Alley throws her weight behind series." USA Today. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
- ^ Lenzi, Linda (September 21, 2010). "Photo Coverage: Cantone, Macchio et al. in A ROOM OF MY OWN".
- ^ Playbill (November 8, 2012) Mario Cantone, Rachel Dratch, Zach Galligan Set for Reading of A Room of My Own Archived July 28, 2014, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ^ "Charles Messina - Playwright, Screenwriter, Director, Author. The Official Website". Archived from the original on September 1, 2013. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ^ "Mario Cantone and Ralph Macchio Starring in Off-Broadway World Premiere". Playbill.com. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
- ^ "Mario Cantone | Stand-Up Comedian | Comedy Central Stand-Up". Archived from the original on February 12, 2013. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ^ Lippert, Barbara (August 21, 2006) Barbara Lippert's Critique: The Mane Man. Adweek. Retrieved August 4, 2013
- ^ "Mario Cantone Interview – SURF'S UP". Collider.com. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
- ^ "Mario Cantone Booking Agent Info & Pricing | Private & Corporate Events". Bookingentertainment.com. June 13, 2013. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
- ^ Carly Mallenbaum, (July 30, 2013) "Who Should Replace Joy Behar" USA Today. Retrieved on August 4, 2013
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- Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
- Disney–ABC Television Group (Disney Media Networks) (The Walt Disney Company). Retrieved July 3, 2016.
- ^ Triggs, Charlotte (October 28, 2011). "Mario Cantone marries his partner of 20 years". Cnn.com. Retrieved February 28, 2022.
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- ^ "Watch Match Game Season 1 Episode 07 Episode 7 Online". Abc.go.com.
External links
- Official website
- Mario Cantone at IMDb
- Mario Cantone at the Internet Broadway Database