Tony Montanaro was an American actor who is best known for his work in “The Clan of the Cave Bear” and for his contributions to mime and teaching. He was born on September 10, 1927, in Paulsboro, New Jersey, and passed away on December 13, 2002, in Casco, Maine.
Personal and Family Life
Tony Montanaro studied acting at Columbia University and developed a passion for mime after seeing a performance by Marcel Marceau in the mid-1950s. He later traveled to Paris to study with Marceau and Etienne Decroux. In 1972, he founded the Montanaro Mime Theatre School in Maine, where he instructed students in the art of mime.
Death and Legacy
Tony Montanaro died from stomach cancer on December 13, 2002, in Casco, Maine. His legacy includes not only his performances but also his influence on the art of mime through his teaching and the book “Mime Spoken Here,” co-authored with his wife, Karen Hurll.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | The Clan of the Cave Bear | Zoug |