Anthony Addabbo was an American actor who is best known for his roles in Hornet’s Nest, Diagnosis: Murder, and Red Shoe Diaries. He was born on September 14, 1960, in Coral Gables, Florida, and passed away on October 18, 2016, in Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Anthony Addabbo grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia, after being born in Florida. He attended Virginia Tech and initially aimed to become a tree surgeon in the Blue Ridge Mountains before moving to New York at the age of 21 to start a modeling career. He was married to Elli Pattino on June 7, 1999, and they had one son named Brandon Everest.
Career
Anthony’s acting career took off when he landed his first role in the western film The Gunfighters in 1987. After that, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue more film roles. He appeared in various television shows such as Cheers, Wings, and Diagnosis: Murder, showcasing his versatile acting talent. In addition to acting, Addabbo enjoyed surfing, mountain biking, and hiking in his free time.
Death and Legacy
Tragically, Anthony Addabbo passed away on October 18, 2016, in Los Angeles due to undisclosed causes. He left behind a legacy of memorable performances in both film and television, along with fond memories for his fans and family alike.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Hornet’s Nest | 2012-03-31 | Agent James |
| Who Killed Buddy Blue? | 1995-11-01 | Matt Munro |
| Inside Out 4 | 1992-12-09 | Kenner (Segment “Put Asunder”) |
| Black Sea 213 | 1998-01-01 | Gabe |
| The Gunfighters | 1987-01-01 | Matt Everett (as Tony Addabbo) |
| A Place Called Truth | 1998-07-20 | Billy |
| Red Shoe Diaries 5: Weekend Pass | 1995-08-01 | Eddie Edwards (archive footage) |
| Calendar Girl, Cop, Killer? The Bambi Bembenek Story | 1992-05-18 | Nick |
| Love on the Run | 1994-06-05 | Frank Powers |
| My One and Only | 2009-08-21 | Frank |
| Washingtonienne | 2009-04-01 | Marcus |
| Generations | 1989-03-27 | Jason Craig |
| Red Shoe Diaries | 1992-06-27 | Eddie Edwards |
| Diagnosis: Murder | 1993-10-29 | Clete Kinley |
| Dallas | 1978-04-02 | John |
| Silk Stalkings | 1991-11-07 | Derek McNeill, Nino Cunnetto |
| Pacific Blue | 1996-03-02 | Mackie Smith |
| The Nanny | 1993-11-03 | Mike LaVoe |
| The Client | 1995-09-17 | Sam Redman |
| High Tide | 1994-09-24 | Romero |
| Wings | 1990-04-19 | GQ Guy |
| Life Goes On | 1989-09-12 | Brian Green |
| Cheers | 1982-09-30 | Frankie |
| Dangerous Women | 1991-08-01 | Michael Torres |
| Dangerous Curves | 1992-02-26 | Carlos Lorenzo |
| High Sierra Search and Rescue | 1995-06-11 | Claude Gavin |
| Homeland | 2011-10-02 | |
| Oh Baby | 1998-08-26 |