Overview (4)
| Born | in New York City, New York, USA |
| Birth Name | Anthony C. Mordente |
| Nickname | Anthony Mordente |
| Height | 5' 5" (1.65 m) |
Mini Bio (1)
Tony Mordente was born on December 3, 1935 in New York City, New York, USA as Anthony C. Mordente. He is a director and producer, known for West Side Story (1961), 7 à la maison (1996) and Quincy (1976). He has been married to Jean G Fraser since December 30, 1978. They have one child. He was previously married to Sandra C Roveta and Chita Rivera.
Spouse (3)
| Jean G Fraser | (30 December 1978 - present) ( 1 child) |
| Sandra C Roveta | (26 July 1969 - 25 May 1978) ( divorced) |
| Chita Rivera | (1 December 1957 - 1966) ( divorced) ( 1 child) |
Trivia (6)
American dancer and choreographer who played Action, a Jet gang member, in the original Broadway version of "West Side Story." Later turned TV director.
Met Chita Rivera during the run of "West Side Story" in 1957 (she played Anita) and married her in December of that same year.
Played A-Rab in the stage version of "West Side Story" before playing Action in the film version (West Side Story (1961)).
The voice of Oliver Cool on the 45-rpm single recording "Oliver Cool" b/w "I Like Girls" by Oliver Cool (Roulette R-4292). The record did not chart nationally in the US but was a big hit in Australia in 1961.
He, Carole D'Andrea, Jay Norman, Tommy Abbott, William Bramley and David Winters are the only actors in "West Side Story" to have been cast in both the original Broadway show and the film.
