Biography
Anthony Leonard Randall (born Aryeh Leonard Rosenberg; February 26, 1920 – May 17, 2004) was an American actor, comedian, producer, and director. He is best known for portraying the role of Felix Unger in a television adaptation of the 1965 play, The Odd Couple by Neil Simon, as well as it's updated series and movie. He starred in the sitcom Love, Sidney in which he portrayed the first ever gay lead of a show. He has also been in numerous movies over his long career including many voice roles. In a career spanning six decades, he received six Golden Globe Award nominations and six Primetime Emmy Award nominations, winning one Emmy.
Awards & recognition
- TV Land Award · 2004
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series · 1975
- Golden Globe Award — Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy · 1982 · nominated
- Golden Globe Award — Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy · 1981 · nominated
- Golden Globe Award — Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy · 1976 · nominated
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- Tony Award — Best Actor in a Musical · 1958 · nominated
Filmography37 titles
The Muppet Show
The King of Comedy
The Odd Couple
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Magic School Bus
The Carol Burnett Show
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Pillow Talk
Lover Come Back
What's My Line?
Mister Peepers
Saturday Night Live
7 Faces of Dr. Lao
Saboteur
The Dick Cavett Show
Send Me No Flowers
Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Here's Lucy
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex * But Were Afraid to Ask
Let's Make Love
The Mating Game
My Little Pony: The Movie
The Brass Bottle
Robin and the 7 Hoods
Down with Love
Hello Down There
Boys' Night Out
Scavenger Hunt
The Littlest Angel
Louis Prima: The Wildest!
Fatal Instinct
Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil
Flip
The Fabulous Allan Carr