Tony Hale
Tony Hale | |
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| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Spouse | Martel Thompson |
Tony Hale (born September 30, 1970) is an American actor, best known for starring in the FOX comedy series Arrested Development, in which he played the neurotic Byron "Buster" Bluth. He also recently appeared in Stranger Than Fiction alongside Will Ferrell.
Biography
Early life
Born in West Point, New York, Hale grew up in Tallahassee, Florida, where he attended the Young Actors Theatre and participated in numerous theatrical and musical productions.
Hale graduated from Samford University in Alabama in 1992 with a journalism degree, where he became a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He is a 1994 graduate of the School of Communication & the Arts of Regent University in Virginia. After graduating, he set up residence in New York City and lived there for nearly ten years. While in New York, Hale helped found a Christian ministry called The Haven, an artistically-minded community of Christians that meets weekly.[1]
Career
Hale made minor guest appearances in TV shows such as Dawson's Creek, The Sopranos, and Sex and the City. He is often recognized for his role in the famous VW television commercial aired in 1999, in which he danced to the song, "Mr. Roboto" (which was spoofed in "The Ocean Walker" episode of Arrested Development).
From 2003 to 2006, Hale found success in television when he was cast as the hapless, deadpan Byron "Buster" Bluth with "mother issues" in the Fox sitcom Arrested Development. The show was canceled due to low ratings, despite its critical acclaim and cult following.
Hale also appeared in a MADTV sketch with Michael Cera who also starred on Arrested Development.
In March 2006, Hale was cast in a co-starring role of the video store owner, Simon, in the NBC sitcom Andy Barker P.I., starring Andy Richter and co-created by Conan O'Brien.[2] He also appeared in minor roles in Stranger Than Fiction and Because I Said So. He will be the voice of Furlough in The Tale of Despereaux, an animated children’s tale scheduled for release in 2008.[3]
Personal life
He married Emmy Award-winning make-up artist Martel Thompson on May 24, 2003. They had their first child, Loy Ann Hale, weighing 6 pounds, 4 ounces, on February 24, 2006. They live in the historic Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Arrested Development | Byron "Buster" Bluth | pre-production |
| 2008 | The Tale of Despereaux | Voice of Furlough | in-development |
| 2007 | Flatland: The Movie | King of Pointland | in-development |
| In My Sleep | Ben | in-development | |
| My Suicide | Social Worker | in-development | |
| Because I Said So | Stuart | ||
| Dante's Inferno | Pope Nicholas 3rd | voice | |
| 2006 | Unaccompanied Minors | Alan Davies | |
| Stranger Than Fiction | Dave | ||
| The Beach Party at the Threshold of Hell | Remington Biographer | ||
| RV | Frank | ||
| Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector | Jack Dabbs | ||
| The Proper Care & Feeding of an American Messiah | Homeowner with Demons | ||
| 2005 | Fortunes | Phil Yount | |
| 2004 | Stateside | Dori's Uncle Donny | |
| 2003 | My Blind Brother | Bill |
Selected television work
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Andy Barker P.I. | Simon | Series regular |
| 2005 | Stacked | Brent Lamble | Guest star, episode: Beat the Candidate |
| 2003 - 2006 | Arrested Development | Byron "Buster" Bluth | Series regular |
| 2001 | Sex and the City | Tiger | Guest star, episode: The Real Me |
| The Sopranos | RN/OCN Collins | Guest star, episode: Second Opinion | |
| Dawson's Creek | Doctor Bronin | Guest star, episode: A Winter's Tale |
Music Videos
| Year | Band | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Fall Out Boy | Beat It |
| 2007 | Switchfoot | Awakening [2] |
Awards
| Year | Award | For | Category | Result | Other notes |
| 2006 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Arrested Development | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated | Shared with Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, David Cross, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Alia Shawkat, Jeffrey Tambor, and Jessica Walter |
| 2005 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Arrested Development | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated | Shared with Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, David Cross, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Alia Shawkat, Jeffrey Tambor, and Jessica Walter |
References
- ^ Birkner, Gabrielle (February 21, 2007). "For These Artists, Inspiration Is Most Important". The New York Sun. Retrieved 2007-03-29.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Heffernan, Virginia (March 15, 2007). "The Standard Six with Tony Hale". Six Degrees Magazine. Retrieved 2007-03-29.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Coleman, Rachael Lee (March, 2007). "With a Couch Potato's Style, Private Eye Works the Mall". The New York Times. Retrieved 2007-03-29.
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