Originally from Detroit, comedian, actor, writer and (sometimes) director Tony T. Roberts has been blessed with the coveted honor of being the, “Comedians-comedian… David Anthony "Tony" Roberts (born October 22, 1939) is an American actor. As a host, Tony recently hosted the VH1 pilot “Dance Slam Cam,” and was a guest lead in “Nite Tales” for BET. He is known for his roles in six Woody Allen movies—most notably Annie Hall—often playing Allen's best friend. 20 comedy sketches you won't see on TV plus bloopers.Running Time: 102 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY Rating: NR UPC: 085365613423 Stand-up veteran and "comedian's comedian" Tony Roberts has been cracking up audiences since 1992 with his charismatic presence and nonstop punch lines. Copyright © Fandango. Comedian Tony Roberts showcases his hilarious and refreshingly energetic comedy in his first stand-up comedy special. Legendary comedian and sitcom director, David Steinberg, acclaimed Tony as “a breakout talent” after witnessing Tony’s stand-up act and casting him as the lead in a series of funny Burger King commercials he directed.Comedian Tony T. Roberts, also known as the “Sergeant of Comedy,” credits hisbackground in the Army for not having a big ego as he's moved up the ranks in ...Tony has entertained audiences in some of the nations hottest comedy arenas including: Caroline’s, The Boston Comedy Club in New York City; The Peppermint Lounge in New Jersey; All Jokes Aside in both Chicago and Detroit; and The Comedy Act Theater in Los Angeles, just to name a few.
Shortly after, Showtime Network and Salient Media placed their stamp of approval on Tony, and agreed to tape and air his one hour comedy special, "WIRED!," which aired in January 2010 and was the most sold comedy special of the year for Salient Media. Roberts in 2019. But Tony’s television debut was on HBO’s “DEF COMEDY JAM,” followed by “IT’S SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO” and “BET’S COMICVIEW.” Early on, Tony received BET’s, ROBIN HARRIS AWARD, for Most Original Comic.Soon after, HBO noticed Tony’s rising star and sent him to be featured at the 11th Annual U.S. All rights reserved.Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox!Birthday: Oct 22, 1939Birthplace: New York, New York, USAThose who heard the voice of actor Tony Roberts on the 1970s dramatic series "The CBS Radio Mystery Theater" may not have been aware that by performing before a mike, he was maintaining a family tradition. Keep an eye on Tony Roberts … America’s next great talent! Upon returning, Tony was asked to return to the stage again for HBO, this time due to popular demand from his initial performance on HBO’s “DEF COMEDY JAM.” He would later appear in the season premiere of "Russell Simmons presents," "Comedy at the El Rey" for Comedy Central. Starring Tony Roberts Kool Bubba Ice Gerald Kelly Jay and more. His hilarious and refreshing energetic comedy style has granted him respect and created a huge demand for him on the comedy circuit, here in the states and abroad. Tony Roberts is a dominating force on the modern comedy scene, and he continues to appear in TV shows and movies. Tony Roberts. Originally from Detroit, comedian, actor, writer and (sometimes) director Tony T. Roberts has been blessed with the coveted honor of being the, “Comedians-comedian.” The guy other performers love to watch work. The Detroit native draws from his own experiences to bring the house down with laughter. The best play to witness Tony Roberts' true talents is up on stage, however, as this talented stand-up comic sure knows how to have an audience in stitches. In 1995, Tony Roberts co-starred on Broadway with Julie Andrews, playing a flamboyant homosexual cabaret entertainer in the musical version of Andrews' 1981 movie vehicle Victor/Victoria. Since then he's graced the stages of some of the country's premier comedy clubs and been a featured performer on everything from Def Comedy Jam to BET's Comic View. Tony Roberts Celebrity Profile - Check out the latest Tony Roberts photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at Rotten Tomatoes! Sketch comedy at its best. Filmed in Hollywood, CA in front of a live audience, the raucously funny comic will keep you in stitches from start to finish. Since that time, Roberts has appeared in such Allen efforts as Annie Hall (1977), Stardust Memories (1980), A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy (1982), and Radio Days (1987). He also recently sat on the couch as guest on "The Monique Show." Roberts was the son of announcer Ken Roberts and the cousin of actor Everett Sloane, both alumni of such golden age radio endeavors as "The Mercury Theatre of the Air" and "The Shadow." After studying acting at Northwestern University, the lanky, curly headed Roberts struck out for New York, working in commercials ("Boss, you've got bad breath! On prime time TV, Roberts co-starred in the 1977 adventure series Rossetti and Ryan. His long-term friendship and professional relationship with comedian/writer/director Woody Allen began when Roberts was cast as Diane Keaton's husband in Allen's Broadway production Play It Again, Sam in 1969. Born: David Anthony Roberts October 22, 1939 (age 80) 102 minutes of non-stop laughs featuring comedians from Def Comedy Jam and BET's Comic View. Bad breath!") before landing a regular stint on the TV soap opera The Edge of Night. Comedy Festival in Aspen Colorado.