Tony Galento
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 12, 1910, Orange, New Jersey, USA
- Died
- July 22, 1979
- Movies
- 5
"Two Ton" Tony Galento, a stogie-smoking pugilist and bar-owner who claimed he trained on beer, hamburgers, and spaghetti, was one of the most colorful characters to ever contend for the heavyweight title.
Born Dominic Anthony Galento on March 12, 1910 in Orange, New Jersey, he earned his nickname after driving his ice truck to an arena, arriving just before the start of one of his fights. Spotting him in the parking lot, his manager asked him where he'd been.
"I had two tons of ice to deliver on my way here," Galento said. The greatest clown in boxing history had arrived.
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
| 1964 | Tender Hearted Tiger: Max Baer | |
| 1958 | Wind Across the Everglades | Beef |
| 1956 | The Best Things in Life Are Free | Fingers |
| 1955 | Guys and Dolls | Spectator at Hot Box Club (uncredited) |
| 1954 | On the Waterfront | Truck |
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