Portrait of Tony Galento

Tony Galento

Bio: "Two Ton" Tony Galento, a stogie-smoking pugilist and bar-owner who claimed he trained on beer, hamburgers, and spaghetti, was one of the most colorful characters to ever contend for the heavyweight title. Born Dominic Anthony Galento on March 12, 1910 in Orange, New Jersey, he earned his nickname after driving his ice truck to an arena, arriving just before the start of one of his fights
Born: Sat, Mar 12 1910
Birthplace: Orange, New Jersey, USA

Death: Sun, Jul 22 1979
Tony Galento is 69 years old
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Poster of Tender Hearted Tiger: Max Baer
Tender Hearted Tiger: Max Baer
Tony Galento was 53 in Tender Hearted Tiger: Max Baer
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of Wind Across the Everglades
Wind Across the Everglades
Tony Galento was 48 in Wind Across the Everglades as 'Beef'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 11 1958
Poster of The Best Things in Life Are Free
The Best Things in Life Are Free
Tony Galento was 46 in The Best Things in Life Are Free as 'Fingers'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1956
Poster of Guys and Dolls
Guys and Dolls
Tony Galento was 45 in Guys and Dolls as 'Spectator at Hot Box Club (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1955
Poster of On the Waterfront
On the Waterfront
Tony Galento was 44 in On the Waterfront as 'Truck'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 22 1954

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Poster of The Phil Silvers Show
The Phil Silvers Show
Tony Galento was 45+ in The Phil Silvers Show as 'Little Pete'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955