The actor died at 88 after a short illness: he was the star of West Side Story
The world of Hollywood mourns a great loss: he was the undisputed star of some film productions. Tony Mordente, a well-known actor, choreographer, dancer and director on Broadway and in the world of television, leaves us at the age of 88, after battling an illness. The news of the death of the star dWest Side Story was confirmed by the US tabloids, in particular by Deadline.com.
Born in New York in 1935, Tony Mordente began his career in the world of dance and musicals on Broadway as a dancer and choreographer. After debuting in the production of Bye Bye Birdie in 1960, he entered the cinematic world with the role in the film West Side Story which will consecrate him among the movie stars. Mordente played the role of A-Rab alongside Chita Rivera and Carol Lawrence. The musical, winner of ten Oscar awards, achieved great success thanks to the direction and choreography of Jerome Robbins, being performed over 700 times. Mordente remained in the cast throughout and also joined the London cast when the show debuted in London in 1958.
But it is above all on television that Tony Mordente has left his mark. He has directed numerous episodes of successful television series such as Rhoda, MASH, Benson, Family Ties, The A-Team, The Greatest American Hero, Matlock and Walker, Texas Ranger. You produced 37 episodes of Seventh heaven, very successful TV series also in Italy.
Tony Mordente has two daughters, Lisa born from his marriage to ex-wife Chita Rivera and Adriana born from his marriage to Jean G. Fraser. He also leaves behind an extended family in New York and his longtime friend, Tony Bolletino.
His passing generated great emotion in the world of entertainment, with colleagues and friends paying tribute to him for his extraordinary career and his multifaceted talent. Tony Mordente will forever remain in the hearts of those who were lucky enough to know him and work with him.
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