Tony Shalhoub

Actor known for Monk and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Tony Shalhoub - Actor known for Monk and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Born

October 9th, 1953
72 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Acted in the television series Monk as Adrian Monk, a detective with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Appeared in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel as Abe Weissman, the father of the titular character. Received multiple Primetime Emmy Awards for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series and a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for the Broadway production of Six Degrees of Separation. Involved in various film projects, including the role of Antwan in Galaxy Quest.

Starred in Monk, earning multiple Emmy Awards

Played Abe Weissman in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Won Tony Award for Six Degrees of Separation

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