Tony Galento
Actor
- Born
- March 12, 1910, Orange, New Jersey, USA
- Died
- July 22, 1979
- Age
- 69 years old
- Zodiac
- Pisces
- Total works
- 5 movies, 1 TV shows
- Latest work
- Tender Hearted Tiger: Max Baer (1964)
- Genres
- Crime,Drama,Romance
Tony Galento is a former heavyweight boxer who transitioned into acting, appearing in On the Waterfront (1954). Known as "Two Ton," he had an unconventional training regimen that included beer and hamburgers. Galento faced prominent boxers such as Lou Nova and Joe Louis, the latter of whom he knocked down during their title fight. Galento's persona and unique approach to the sport made him a character in both boxing and film.
