Biographies

Tonie Marshall: French‑American Actress, Screenwriter and Director Tonie Marshall Tonie Marshall (1951–2020) was a French‑American actress and filmmaker, best known for directing Venus Beauty Institute and for being the first woman to win the César Award for Bes…

Tonie Nathan (1923–2014) — Libertarian vice-presidential nominee and Electoral College first Tonie Nathan Theodora 'Tonie' Nathan was the Libertarian Party's 1972 vice-presidential nominee; she became the first woman and first Jewish person to receive an Electoral College vote in a U.S…

Tonita Castro (1952/53–2016) Tonita Castro Mexican-born American character actress known for supporting roles in television comedies and ensemble films; remembered for warm, comic maternal turns and steady work in U.S. TV a…

Tonny van der Linden Dutch forward (1932–2017), 1958 Dutch champion with DOS, scored 17 goals in 24 appearances for the Netherlands and is remembered for his efficiency in the late 1950s and early 1960…

Tony Allen (1940–2020) — Nigerian drummer and co-founder of Afrobeat Tony Allen (musician) Nigerian drummer Tony Allen was the rhythmic architect of Afrobeat, musical director for Fela Kuti's Africa '70, and an influential composer who lived and worked in Paris.

Tony Auth: American Editorial Cartoonist (1942–2014) Tony Auth Tony Auth (1942–2014) was an American editorial cartoonist best known for his long tenure at The Philadelphia Inquirer, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the Herblock Prize, and cre…

Tony Booth (artist) Tony Booth (1933–2017) was a British poster artist who created early promotional art for The Beatles and other Merseybeat bands, worked with The Cavern Club and Brian Epstein, and…

Tony Buzan — British author and mind‑mapping pioneer Tony Buzan Tony Buzan (1942–2019) was a British author and educator who popularized mind mapping, wrote more than 80 books on learning and memory, and promoted visual techniques for thinking,…

Tony Chimel — American professional wrestling ring announcer Tony Chimel Tony Chimel is a long-serving American professional wrestling ring announcer best known for his work with WWE brands including SmackDown, ECW, Superstars and NXT.

Tony Cloninger (1940–2018) Tony Cloninger Overview of Tony Cloninger, right-handed Major League pitcher and later coach, known for a rare offensive feat and long coaching tenure with New York and Boston.

Tony Cozier: Barbadian cricket writer and broadcaster Tony Cozier Profile of Winston Anthony Lloyd 'Tony' Cozier (1940–2016), Barbadian cricket commentator, writer and statistician who chronicled West Indian cricket for more than half a century.

Tony deBrum: Marshallese Statesman and International Climate Advocate Tony deBrum Tony deBrum (1945–2017), a Marshallese statesman and diplomat, led his nation’s foreign policy and became an influential voice for small island states in global climate diplomacy,…

Tony DiCicco — American goalkeeper and coach who led the USWNT to 1999 World Cup Tony DiCicco Tony DiCicco (1948–2017) was an American soccer goalkeeper and coach who led the United States women's national team to Olympic gold in 1996 and the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Tony Fernández: Dominican Shortstop and Defensive Star Tony Fernández Summary of Tony Fernández’s life and career: Dominican shortstop, 17 MLB seasons (mainly with the Toronto Blue Jays), defensive records, later illness, and legacy.

Tony Ford (judge) New Zealand lawyer and jurist (1942–2020) who served on the Employment Court of New Zealand and as Chief Justice of the Kingdom of Tonga (2006–2010); awarded the QSO.

Tony Goldwyn: actor, voice artist, and director Tony Goldwyn Tony Goldwyn (born 1960) is an American actor, voice performer and director known for roles in Ghost, Disney’s Tarzan, The Last Samurai and as the President on ABC’s Scandal.

Tony Gwynn: American Baseball Hall of Famer and Hitter Extraordinaire Tony Gwynn Overview of Tony Gwynn (1960–2014), his playing style, career with the San Diego Padres, achievements including batting titles and Hall of Fame election, family and legacy.

Tony Hancock: British comedian and actor Tony Hancock Overview of Tony Hancock (1924–1968), his career in radio and television (Hancock's Half Hour), comic style, key collaborations, later work, personal life and legacy.

Tony Hiller British songwriter and record producer (1927–2018), best known for writing and producing hits for Brotherhood of Man including the Eurovision-winning 'Save Your Kisses for Me'.

Tony Hoare (C. A. R. Hoare) — inventor of Quicksort and pioneer of formal methods Tony Hoare Charles Antony Richard 'Tony' Hoare (born 1934), English computer scientist best known for Quicksort, Hoare logic and contributions to concurrency and programming-language theory;…

Tony Horwitz (1958–2019) — American journalist, travel writer, and historian Tony Horwitz Profile of Tony Horwitz, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of travel and history books including Confederates in the Attic and Midnight Rising.

Tony Jay: British character actor and distinctive voice (1933–2006) Tony Jay British actor Tony Jay (1933–2006) was celebrated for his deep, resonant voice and memorable villainous roles across animation, film, stage, radio and television.

Tony Joe White: American singer-songwriter and pioneer of swamp rock Tony Joe White Tony Joe White (1943–2018) was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist best known for 'Polk Salad Annie' and for writing 'Rainy Night in Georgia'. He blended blues, country and…

Tony Lazzeri: New York Yankees Second Baseman and Hall of Famer Tony Lazzeri Tony Lazzeri (1903–1946) was an American second baseman best known for his years with the New York Yankees, multiple World Series championships, and later induction into the Baseba…

Tony Lip (Frank Anthony Vallelonga) — American character actor Tony Lip Tony Lip (1930–2013) was an American character actor and former nightclub bouncer, known for supporting roles in major films and TV and for his portrayal in the film Green Book.

Tony Liscio (1940–2017) Tony Liscio Tony Liscio was an American football offensive tackle who played for the Dallas Cowboys from 1963 to 1971. He starred at the University of Tulsa and died in 2017 from complications…

Tony Madigan — Australian Boxer and Rugby Player Tony Madigan Antony 'Tony' Madigan (1930–2017), Australian light-heavyweight boxer and rugby player; three-time Olympian, multiple Commonwealth medallist and member of the Australian National B…

Tony McNamara (English footballer, 1929–2015) Tony McNamara Tony McNamara was an English professional footballer (1929–2015) who played as a midfielder for Everton, Liverpool, Crewe Alexandra, Bury and Runcorn between 1947 and 1960.

Tony Mendez — CIA technical operations specialist and author Tony Mendez Profile of Antonio 'Tony' Mendez (1940–2019), a CIA technical operations officer renowned for the 1980 'Canadian Caper', his tradecraft in disguise and deception, and later memoirs…

Tony Miles — English chess grandmaster and pioneer Tony Miles Tony Miles (1955–2001) was the first English-born chess Grandmaster, a leading international competitor in the 1970s–80s whose imaginative play helped raise the profile of British…

Tony Mills (1962–2019) — English rock singer and musician Tony Mills Tony Mills was an English rock vocalist best known as the frontman of Shy and later TNT. He recorded solo material, worked internationally in melodic rock/AOR, and died of pancreat…

Tony Musante (1936–2013), American actor Tony Musante Tony Musante was an American film, television and stage actor best known for the TV detective David Toma and the soap role Joe D'Angelo; born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, died in Ma…

Tony Randall: American actor, comedian and theatre advocate (1920–2004) Tony Randall Tony Randall was an American actor best known as Felix Unger on the TV series The Odd Couple; his career spanned stage, film and television and he later founded the National Actors…

Tony Revolori American actor Tony Revolori (born 1996) is known for his roles as Zero Moustafa in The Grand Budapest Hotel and Flash Thompson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He is of Guatemala…

Tony Rosato — Italian-Canadian comedian, actor and voice artist Tony Rosato Italian-born Canadian actor and comedian Tony Rosato (1954–2017) was a sketch performer on SCTV and Saturday Night Live, appeared in TV drama, and voiced characters in animation an…

Tony Rutter: British motorcycle road racer and Isle of Man TT winner Tony Rutter Tony Rutter (1941–2020) was a British professional motorcycle road racer and street-circuit specialist, seven-time Isle of Man TT winner and four-time TT Formula Two World Champion…

Tony Sale — Computer Engineer and Historian of Computing Tony Sale Anthony E. "Tony" Sale (1931–2011) was an English electronic engineer and computing historian who led the reconstruction of the WWII Colossus machine and helped establish The Natio…

Tony Skyrme: life and scientific contributions Tony Skyrme Tony Skyrme (1922–1987), British theoretical physicist known for the Skyrme model and skyrmions; influential in nuclear and particle theory and in the application of topology to fi…

Tony Snow: Journalist, Broadcaster and White House Press Secretary Tony Snow Tony Snow (1955–2008) was an American journalist, radio and television commentator who served as White House Press Secretary under President George W. Bush and worked as a commenta…

Tony Sparano — American football coach Tony Sparano Tony Sparano (1961–2018) was an American football coach best known as head coach of the Miami Dolphins and later as an NFL assistant, including a stint with the New York Jets.

Tony Streather: British Army Officer and Himalayan Mountaineer Tony Streather Tony Streather (1926–2018) was a British Army lieutenant colonel and OBE who became a noted Himalayan mountaineer, taking part in pioneering expeditions including first ascents of…

Tony Terran (1926–2017): American Trumpeter and Session Musician Tony Terran Biography of Tony Terran, Los Angeles session trumpeter and member of The Wrecking Crew, his career, collaborations, and role in popular music from the 1950s to the 1990s.

Tony Verna: Inventor of Instant Replay and Television Producer Tony Verna Tony Verna (1933–2015) was an American television producer credited with inventing instant replay; he produced sports and religious broadcasts and conducted notable interviews with…

Tony Xia — Chinese businessman and former chairman of Aston Villa Football Club Tony Xia Profile of Tony Xia (夏建统), a Chinese entrepreneur and investor best known for founding Recon Group and his 2016–2018 ownership of English football club Aston Villa.

Toon Geurts (1932–2017) Toon Geurts Antonius “Toon” Geurts was a Dutch sprint canoeist best known for winning the K-2 1000 m silver medal at the 1964 Olympics and representing the Netherlands at three Games.

Toots Mondt: Wrestler and Architect of Modern Professional Wrestling Toots Mondt Joseph “Toots” Mondt (1894–1976) was an American wrestler and promoter who helped create the Gold Dust Trio, transformed match presentation, and co-founded the promotion that becam…

Tor Erling Staff Tor Erling Staff (1933–2018) was a Norwegian lawyer and public figure, known for his long career as a defence barrister in Oslo and at the Supreme Court and for his role in public…

Tor Obrestad — Norwegian novelist, poet and biographer Tor Obrestad Tor Obrestad (1938–2020) was a Norwegian writer known for poetry, short stories, novels and biographies. He debuted in 1966 and later wrote biographies of major Norwegian cultural…