Tony Genaro was an American actor who is best known for his roles in Tremors, Tremors 3: Back to Perfection, and The Mask of Zorro.
Personal and Family Life
Tony Genaro Acosta was born on October 15, 1941, in Gallup, New Mexico. He was the eldest of five siblings, with four brothers and one sister. Before pursuing acting in the early 1970s, he studied at San Diego State University and worked as a psychiatric technician at Patton State Hospital in California. He was a member of both SAG/AFTRA and Actors Equity since 1970.
Death and Legacy
Tony Genaro passed away on May 7, 2014, at his home in Hollywood, California, due to natural causes. He is remembered for his distinct roles in film and television, particularly as Miguel in the Tremors series. Genaro was survived by his sister DeAnna, his brothers Michael, Carlos, and Larry, and his children Zhanara, Lauren, Brenden, and Christopher.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Tremors | 1990-01-19 | Miguel |
| Tremors 3: Back to Perfection | 2001-10-02 | Miguel |
| Phenomenon | 1996-07-05 | Tito |
| The Mask of Zorro | 1998-07-16 | Watering Station Owner |
| The Waterdance | 1992-05-13 | Victor |
| Scorpion Spring | 1996-10-10 | Arturo |
| La Bamba | 1987-07-24 | Mr. Caballero |
| A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story | 2000-09-17 | Arturo |
| The Soloist | 2009-04-24 | Globe Lobby Guard |
| Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker | 1989-11-12 | Manuel De La Torre |
| Snow Bride | 2013-11-09 | The Baker |
| World Trade Center | 2006-08-09 | Will’s Father |
| Heart and Souls | 1993-08-13 | Man at Farmhouse |
| The Craft | 1996-05-03 | Bus Driver |
| Equinox | 1992-09-18 | Eddie Gutierrez |
| Mighty Joe Young | 1998-12-25 | Boxer Shorts Man |
| Double Take | 2001-01-12 | Gov. Quintana |
| Auggie Rose | 2000-05-14 | Romeo |
| Ted & Venus | 1991-08-08 | Bailiff |
| Final Analysis | 1992-02-07 | Hector |
| Switch | 1991-05-10 | Mental Patient |
| The Milagro Beanfield War | 1988-03-18 | Nick Rael |
| Anger Management | 2003-04-11 | Cabbie |
| Price of Glory | 2000-05-31 | Malave |
| Baywatch | 1989-04-23 | Miguel |
| CSI: Miami | 2002-09-23 | Roberto Lopez |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | 2000-10-06 | Gardener |
| Will & Grace | 1998-09-21 | Man |