Photo: ABC Television / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Tony Bill is the kind of versatile craftsman I genuinely respect. Born in San Diego, he made his name on both sides of the camera, turning in sharp supporting roles in films like Shampoo and Pee-wee's Big Adventure while also building movies himself. Producing The Sting and sharing the 1974 Best Picture Oscar is no small feat, and that con-artist classic still holds up beautifully. What draws me to him is that lived-in understanding of how movies actually get made, the perspective of someone who has acted, produced and directed. That breadth gives his work a depth few single-discipline talents ever reach.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tony Bill
- Name (Japanese)
- トニー・ビル
- Reading
- とにー・びる
- Born
- August 23, 1940 (age 85)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dragon
- Origin
- San Diego, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film director / film producer / television actor / director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- St. Augustine High School
- University
- University of Notre Dame
Awards & achievements
- 1974 Academy Award for Best Picture
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony%20Bill
Frequently asked questions
When was Tony Bill born?
Born August 23, 1940 (age 85).
Where is Tony Bill from?
Tony Bill is from San Diego, California, United States.
What does Tony Bill do?
Tony Bill works as actor, film director, film producer, television actor, director.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.