Anthony Genaro Acosta (October 15, 1941 – May 7, 2014) was an American film, television and stage actor. He was perhaps best known to audiences for his role as Miguel in the 1990 film, Tremors.[1]
Tony Genaro | |
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| Born | October 15, 1941 Gallup, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Died | May 7, 2014 (aged 72) Hollywood, California, U.S. |
Genaro was born in Gallup, New Mexico. He enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 14 by lying about his age. He joined the San Diego Theater Company after leaving the Army, often appearing on stage opposite actor Carl Weathers. He died at his home in Hollywood, California on May 7, 2014, aged 72.[2]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Bunny O'Hare | Collector #2 | |
| 1972 | Wacky Taxi | The Friends: Tony | |
| 1987 | La Bamba | Mr. Caballero | |
| 1988 | The Milagro Beanfield War | Nick Rael | |
| 1990 | Tremors | Miguel | |
| 1991 | Switch | Mental Patient | |
| 1991 | Ted & Venus | Bailiff | |
| 1992 | The Waterdance | Victor | |
| 1992 | Final Analysis | Hector | |
| 1992 | Equinox | Eddie Gutierrez | |
| 1993 | Heart and Souls | Man at Farmhouse | |
| 1994 | Speechless | Truck Driver | |
| 1995 | Scorpion Spring | Arturo | |
| 1995 | Lone Justice 2 | ||
| 1996 | The Craft | Bus Driver | |
| 1996 | Phenomenon | Tito | |
| 1996 | The Big Squeeze | Older Man | |
| 1998 | The Mask of Zorro | Watering Station Owner | |
| 1998 | Mighty Joe Young | Boxer Shorts Man | |
| 2000 | Price of Glory | Malave | |
| 2000 | Auggie Rose | Romeo | |
| 2001 | Double Take | Gov. Quintana | |
| 2001 | Tremors 3: Back to Perfection | Miguel | |
| 2001 | My Father's Camera | Grandpa | |
| 2003 | Anger Management | Cabbie | |
| 2005 | Sueño | Barber #2 | |
| 2005 | Pissed | Mr. Chavez | |
| 2006 | World Trade Center | Will's Father | |
| 2009 | Blue | Pappi | |
| 2009 | The Soloist | Globe Lobby Guard | |
| 2010 | Boyle Heights | Louie Flores | |
| 2011 | Coming & Going | Pedro |
References
editExternal links
edit- Tony Genaro at IMDb