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Tony Mordente (December 3, 1935 – June 11, 2024) was an American actor, dancer, choreographer, and television director. Early life and career [ edit ] Born Anthony Charles Mordente Jr. in Brooklyn , the son of a beer truck driver , Mordente went to dance school at the age of thirteen.
Jun 14, 2024 · Tony Mordente, who played the short-tempered Jet named Action in the original 'West Side Story' movie and was the ex-husband of the late Chita Rivera, has died. He was 88.
6 days ago · 582. Tony Mordente was an actor in the original cast of “West Side Story,” the ex-husband of Broadway star Chita Rivera, and a longtime television director.
Tony Mordente. Additional Crew: West Side Story. Tony Mordente was born on 3 December 1935 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was a director and producer, known for West Side Story (1961), The Greatest American Hero (1981) and Quincy M.E. (1976).
Tony Mordente, a choreographer and dancer who appeared in West Side Story, is dead.He was 88. His death was confirmed to PEOPLE by his daughter, Lisa Mordente.According to his obituary, he died on ...
Jun 14, 2024 · During West Side Story, Mordente famously met and married his costar, Chita Rivera. Dancer/choreographer Tony Mordente died at the age of 88 on Tuesday, June 12 after a brief illness. Born ...
Jun 14, 2024 · June 14, 2024. Acclaimed dancer Tony Mordente died June 12 after a brief illness. Mr. Mordente was 88. Born December 3, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, Tony Mordente showed a sharp aptitude for dance ...
Jun 15, 2024 · Tony Mordente, who played the short-tempered Jet named Action in the original 'West Side Story' movie and was the ex-husband of the late Chita Rivera, has died. He was 88.
Jun 15, 2024 · West Side Story star Tony Mordente has died at the age of 88. The actor, known for playing A-Rab in the original musical version and as Jet Action in the 1961 film, died on Tuesday in Henderson ...
Tony Mordente was born on 3 December 1935 in New York City, New York, USA. He is a director and producer, known for West Side Story (1961), The Greatest American Hero (1981) and Quincy M.E. (1976). He has been married to Jean G Fraser since 30 December 1978.
