TONY DANZA – 73 YEARS OLD – STILL ACTING BUT RETIRED FROM BOXING
From professional boxer to beloved television icon, Tony Danza’s journey is remarkable. He initially pursued a boxing career before being discovered in a New York gym, leading to his acting debut as Tony Banta in the acclaimed sitcom “Taxi.” This role catapulted him to fame, earning him a Golden Globe nomination.
He solidified his television legacy with “Who’s the Boss?” portraying Tony Micelli, a role that garnered him four Golden Globe nominations. In 1998, he won the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Male Performer in a New Television Series for “The Tony Danza Show.” Interestingly, he’s often portrayed characters sharing his first name.