Tony Galento

Tony Galento

1910-03-12 Orange, New Jersey, USA 5 Credits

Biography

"Two Ton" Tony Galento, a stogie-smoking pugilist and bar-owner who claimed he trained on beer, hamburgers, and spaghetti, was one of the most colorful characters to ever contend for the heavyweight title. Born Dominic Anthony Galento on March 12, 1910 in Orange, New Jersey, he earned his nickname after driving his ice truck to an arena, arriving just before the start of one of his fights. Spotting him in the parking lot, his manager asked him where he'd been. "I had two tons of ice to deliver...

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Tender Hearted Tiger: Max Baer

Tender Hearted Tiger: Max Baer

1964

Acting

A documentary film about the life and career of one-time Heavyweight boxing champion of the world Max Baer.

Wind Across the Everglades

Wind Across the Everglades

1958

as Beef

6.1
Acting

Set in the early 20th century, the film follows a game warden who arrives in Florida to enforce conservation laws. He soon finds himself pitted agains...

The Best Things in Life Are Free

The Best Things in Life Are Free

1956

as Fingers

5.0
Acting

Ray Henderson joins Buddy De Sylva and Lew Brown to form a successful 1920s musical show writing team. They soon have several hits on Broadway but De ...

Guys and Dolls

Guys and Dolls

1955

as Spectator at Hot Box Club (uncredited)

6.6
Acting

Gambler Nathan Detroit has few options for the location of his big craps game. Needing $1,000 to pay a garage owner to host the game, Nathan bets Sky ...

On the Waterfront

On the Waterfront

1954

as Truck

7.9
Acting

Terry Malloy is a kindhearted dockworker, and former boxer, who is tricked by his corrupt bosses into leading his friend to death. After falling in lo...