Tom Conti

Biography

Born 11/22/1941

With his malleable face dominated by large brown eyes, a seemingly perpetual hangdog expression and a facility for mimicry, Scottish actor Tom Conti proved to be a gifted comedic player, often cast in a variety of ethnic roles. This son of an Italian immigrant and a Scottish mother, both of whom...
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Awards

  • In 1983, received National Board of Review for Best Actor
  • In 1979, received Tony for Actor in a Play
  • In 1978, received Society of West End Theatres (SWET) Award for Best Actor

Highlights

  • In 2005, Cast opposite Clive Owen and Jennifer Aniston in the psychological thriller "Derailed," directed by Mikael Håfström
  • In 2000, Returned to series TV as co-star of the NBC fall series "Deadline"
  • In 1997, Made guest appearances on episodes of the NBC sitcom "Friends", playing the father-in-law of David Schwimmer's Ross Geller

Family & Companions

  • Alfonso Conti: father (Italian immigrant to Scotland)
  • Mary Conti: mother (Scottish)
  • Nina Conti: daughter (born c. 1974)

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