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Tony Bill was born on August 23, 1940 in San Diego, California, United States and is credited as a film director, film producer and television actor. As of 2026, Tony Bill is 86 years old. Schooling on record includes St. Augustine High School and University of Notre Dame. Recorded honors include Academy Award for Best Picture (1974).
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.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tony Bill
- Name (Japanese)
- トニー・ビル
- Reading
- とにー・びる
- Born
- August 23, 1940 (age 86)
- Origin
- San Diego, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film director / film producer / television actor / director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dragon
2. Background
- High school
- St. Augustine High School
- University
- University of Notre Dame
Awards & achievements
- 1974 Academy Award for Best Picture
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony%20Bill
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q588745
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
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 Tony Bill born?
Tony Bill was born on August 23, 1940 and is 86 years old.
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.
Where did Tony Bill study?
Tony Bill attended University of Notre Dame.
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