Tony Shalhoub
Actor known for Monk and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Born
October 9th, 1953
71 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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