Quick Facts
Born:
1954-12-26
Birthplace:
Naples, Campania, Italy
Credits:
61 Total Roles
Tony Rosato
Acting
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Biography
Antonio Rosato (26 December 1954 – 10 January 2017) was an Italian-Canadian actor and comedian who appeared in television and films. He was best known as a cast member on both SCTV and Saturday Night Live.
In fact, Rosato is one of only three actors (along with Robin Duke and Martin Short) to be cast members of both SCTV and SNL and the first not born in either the United States or Canada. Celebrities impersonated by Rosato on SCTV include: Lou Costello (whom he also impersonated when he was a cast member on SNL), William Conrad, Danny Thomas, Woodstock co-organizer Chip Monck, SNL cast member John Belushi, Tony Orlando, Don Ho, and Ella Fitzgerald. His characters on SNL, despite his short tenure, were memorable as well, and included Ed Asner (in character as Lou Grant), Captain Kangaroo, and U.S. Attorney General Ed Meese.
He also voiced Luigi in The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World.
From Wikipedia.
In fact, Rosato is one of only three actors (along with Robin Duke and Martin Short) to be cast members of both SCTV and SNL and the first not born in either the United States or Canada. Celebrities impersonated by Rosato on SCTV include: Lou Costello (whom he also impersonated when he was a cast member on SNL), William Conrad, Danny Thomas, Woodstock co-organizer Chip Monck, SNL cast member John Belushi, Tony Orlando, Don Ho, and Ella Fitzgerald. His characters on SNL, despite his short tenure, were memorable as well, and included Ed Asner (in character as Lou Grant), Captain Kangaroo, and U.S. Attorney General Ed Meese.
He also voiced Luigi in The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World.
From Wikipedia.
Known For
Saturday Night Live
Jerry Hemphill / Mike Short / Various
Saturday Night Live
Self - Various Characters
The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3
Luigi (voice)
Highlander: The Series
Benny Carbassa
Relic Hunter
Stewie Harper
The Silent Partner
Person Standing Outside Bank Door Being Unlocked (uncredited)
Due South
Clifford
L.A. Law
Richard Cruz
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Red Maple Leaf MOVIE | Vincent Marcella |
| 2015 | Sicilian Vampire MOVIE | Maitre D' at Don Giovanni's |
| 2015 | No Deposit MOVIE | Detective Tony Charkoff |
| 2014 | The Christmas Switch MOVIE | Salesman |
| 2014 | The Big Fat Stone MOVIE | Morrie Goldstein |
| 2013 | It Was You Charlie MOVIE | Gus |
| 2013 | Real Gangsters MOVIE | Mario |
| 2009 | Super Mario World: Koopa's Stone Age Quests MOVIE | Luigi (Voice) |
| 2006 | Second City: First Family of Comedy TV | Self |
| 2004 | Atomic Betty TV | Additional Voices |