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Tony Galento

"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 on my way here," Galento said. The greatest clow…

Known field

  • Acting

Total Movie Credited

  • 5

Total TV Shows Credited

  • 1

Gender

  • Male

Place of birth

  • Orange, New Jersey, USA

Birthdate

  • March 12, 1910

Death Date

  • July 22o 1979

Also known as

  • Dominick Anthony "Tony" Galento

  • Dominick Anthony Galento

  • Two Ton Tony

  • Jersey Nightstick

  • TNT Kid

  • One-Man Riot

  • Orange Orangutan

  • beer barrel that walks like a man

Movies

Tender Hearted Tiger: Max Baer
0

Tender Hearted Tiger: Max Baer

Documentary

1964

Wind Across the Everglades
5.889

Wind Across the Everglades

AdventureDrama

1958

The Best Things in Life Are Free
5

The Best Things in Life Are Free

Music

1956

Guys and Dolls
6.535

Guys and Dolls

ComedyCrime

1955

On the Waterfront
7.882

On the Waterfront

CrimeDrama

1954

TV Shows

The Phil Silvers Show
7

The Phil Silvers Show

Comedy

1955

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