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Anthony LaPaglia is credited as an association football player, stage actor and film actor. Anthony LaPaglia was born in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia on January 31, 1959. The age as of 2026 is 67. Education on record includes Rostrevor College. Recorded honors include Theatre World Award (1995), Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play (1998) and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series (2002).
My Take
Anthony LaPaglia fascinates me as a man who lived two lives fully. A footballer in Adelaide before reinventing himself as an actor good enough to win a Tony, he carries a physical conviction that few screen performers possess. I suspect his athletic background sharpened his timing and presence, especially in those tough, watchful roles that made him a fixture of American crime drama. There is something deeply appealing about someone who refuses to be defined by one calling. To reach the top twice, in unrelated fields, you have to be genuinely serious about both, and that quiet seriousness is what I respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Anthony LaPaglia
- Name (Japanese)
- アンソニー・ラパーリア
- Reading
- あんそにー・らぱーりあ
- Born
- January 31, 1959 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Boar
- Origin
- Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Height
- 183 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / stage actor / film actor / television actor / film producer
2. Background
- University
- Rostrevor College
Awards & achievements
- 1995 Theatre World Award
- 1998 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
- 2002 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Anthony LaPaglia born?
Born January 31, 1959 (age 67).
Where is Anthony LaPaglia from?
Anthony LaPaglia is from Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
What does Anthony LaPaglia do?
Anthony LaPaglia works as association football player, stage actor, film actor, television actor, film producer.
How tall is Anthony LaPaglia?
Anthony LaPaglia is 183 cm.
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