Tony Danza Net Worth – Growth from Boxing to Acting

Best known for his roles in ‘Taxi’ (1978 – 1983)and ‘Who’s the Boss’ (1984 -1992), Tony Danza is an actor with a long history in acting and has received numerous nominations from the Golden Globe and the Emmy Award.

Otherwise known as Anthony Salvatore Iadanza, this actor has acted since 1978 and is slated to participate in an upcoming reboot of ‘Who’s the Boss’. He has also worked as a boxer, teacher and practices tap dancing and singing. Through his acting, hosting, and multi-million properties, Tony Danza net worth has grown to $40 million.

Profile Summary

Early Life

Tony Danza was born Anthony Salvatore Iadanza on April 21, 1951, in Brooklyn, New York City. His parents are the bookkeeper Anna Mary Camisa, and Matthew Anthony ‘Matty’ Iadanza, a sanitation worker. Though he was raised in Brooklyn and later in Long Island, his heritage comes from Italy. His mother and his paternal grandparents were all Italian immigrants.

Education

Danza has previously said that he was a difficult student throughout his education, including his years at Malverne Senior High School. He successfully graduated from the University of Dubuque with a degree in history. Nevertheless, he entered this university through a wrestling scholarship. This is because he particularly excelled as a wrestler rather than an academic.

Boxing Career

Though Danza began his martial arts training in wrestling, he built a career in boxing. His career began when his friends signed him up for the Golden Gloves, where he won second place. After his near win, he decided to become a professional boxer from 1976 – 1979. During his years of boxing, he had 8 wins and 3 losses in the middleweight division.

Acting in Series

While Danza was still a boxer, he was scouted by a producer. His first role was in ‘Taxi’ (1978 – 1983), where he played the taxi driver and part-time boxer Tony Banta. Then, he had his longest-running role in ‘Who’s the Boss?’ (1984 -1992). In this series, he played Tony Micelli, an athlete, sanitation worker, and single father.

Acting in Films

Tony Danza’s net worth also grew through the contract he made to act in a variety of themes. He acted in his first film in 1980: ‘The Hollywood Knights’. Until 2022, he acted in 23 films. His notable roles include Going Ape (1981), 12 Angry Men (1997), and Angels in the Outfield (1994). Plus, he performed as a voice actor in ‘Rumble’ (2021).

Acting in Broadway

Later in his acting career, Danza began acting in plays. His first role on Broadway is ‘The Iceman Cometh’ (1999). For a few years, returned to acting in series. Then he acted in the play ‘The Producers’ in 2007. His last known role on Broadway was in 2013 when he acted in ‘Honeymoon in Vegas’.

Talk Shows and Reality TV Appearances

Apart from scripted acting, Danza also had televised appearances. He hosted his own talk show ‘The Tony Danza Show’ in 1997. From 2004 to 2006, he revived his talk show. Furthermore, he has a main role in the reality television show ‘Teach Tony Danza’. In this show, he taught a 10th-grade English class in Philadelphia.

Notable Appearances

Beyond his main and secondary roles, Tony Danza net worth also originates from his guest roles. He appeared in ‘Sesame Street’ 1986 on 3 separate occasions. Meanwhile, he voice acted as himself in an episode of ‘Family Guy‘ in 2001. He had a similar arrangement in 2000 with ‘King of the Hill’. Most recently, he guest-starred in ‘Blue Bloods’ in 2022.

Award and Nominations

In 1998, Danza won the People’s Choice Award for the Favorite Male Performer in a New Television Series. He was awarded for his hosting role in ‘The Tony Danza Show’. He was also nominated by the Golden Globe in 1979 for his role in ‘Taxi’ and in 1989 for his performance in ‘Who’s the Boss?’.

Marriage Life

Danza first married Rhonda Yeoman, who he met while attending University of Dubuque. In their 4 year marriage, they had a son and daughter. 12 years later, he married his second wife: Tracy Robinson. They had 2 daughters together but separated in 2006 and divorced in 2013. Now, he uses his free time to tap dance.

Personal Interests of Tony Danza

♦ Tony Danza has a great passion for music and showcased his vocal talents by releasing an album ‘The House I Live In’.

♦ He also appeared on different cooking shows that depicted how much he enjoys cooking and sharing meals.

♦ Tony Danza loves to write as well. He has written different books, memoirs and novels. He has reflected his personal experiences and life perspectives in his writings.

♦ He supports different charity organizations, specially those that are focused on education and children’s health.