Tony Orlando

Acting

Tony Orlando

Born 1944-04-03 · New York City, New York, U.S.

Michael Anthony Orlando Cassavitis (born April 3, 1944), better known as Tony Orlando, is an Americanshow business professional, best known as the lead singer of the group Tony Orlando and Dawn in the early 1970s. Discovered by producer Don Kirshner, Orlando had songs on the charts in 1961 when he was 16, "Halfway to Paradise" and "Bless You". Orlando then became a producer himself, and at an early age was promoted to a vice-president position at CBS Records, where he was in charge of the April-Blackwood Music division. He sang under the name "Dawn" in the 1970s, and when the songs became hits, he went on tour and the group became "Tony Orlando and Dawn". They had several songs which were major hits including "Candida", "Knock Three Times", and "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree". The group hosted a variety program, "The Tony Orlando and Dawn Show" on CBS from 1974–76, and then broke up in 1978. Orlando then continued as a solo singer, performing in Las Vegas and Branson, Missouri.[1] Orlando has hosted the New York City portions of the MDA Labor Day Telethon on WWOR-TV since the 1980s but quit in 2011 in response to Jerry Lewis' firing from the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Acting credits

That's My Boy poster
5.8

While in his teens, Donny fathered a son, Todd, and raised him as a single parent up until Todd's 18th birthday. Now, after not seeing each other for years, Todd's world comes crashing down when Donny resurfaces just before Todd's wedding.

That's My Boy

2012

A Star Is Born poster
6.0

Drunken, has-been rock star John Norman Howard falls in love with unknown singer Esther Hoffman after seeing her perform at a club. He lets her sing a few songs at one of his shows and she becomes the talk of the music industry. Esther's star begins to rise, while John's continues to fall. She tries desperately to get John to sober up and focus on his music, but it may be too late to save him.

A Star Is Born

1976

Sandy Wexler poster
5.5

When a hapless but dedicated talent manager signs his first client who actually has talent, his career finally starts to take off.

Sandy Wexler

2017

Waking Up in Reno poster
5.1

Candy and Lonnie Earl are just crazy about each other. The problem: she's married to Roy and he's married to Darlene. So far it's been a secret affair. But that's about to change, because this foursome is driving cross-country and headed for some big surprises.

Waking Up in Reno

2002

Gone Before His Time: Freddie Prinze Sr. poster
NR

A deep dive into the short yet impactful life of the trailblazing Latino comic whose son also went on to a career of much acclaim.

Gone Before His Time: Freddie Prinze Sr.

2023

Rosie: The Rosemary Clooney Story poster
NR

The story of singer Rosemary Clooney's rise to fame, her marriage to Jose Ferrer, and her nervous breakdown.

Rosie: The Rosemary Clooney Story

1982

Robert Shields: My Life as a Robot poster
NR

Award Winning Documentary on the Life of Artist Robert Shields. “Robert Shields: My Life as a Robot” is a documentary that will make you believe that your actions can have an inspirational effect on so many lives - and you may not even be aware of it. An icon of the 70’s, Robert began his career doing his robot in front of the Hollywood Wax Museum and a few short years later had his own top rated Prime Time CBS Variety show with his beautiful wife Lorene called: “The Shields & Yarnell Show”. And along the way, unbeknownst to him, he created ripples that define an art form to this day. This film may not save the environment, it won’t take on a corrupt corporation nor will it make you write your congress person. What it will do is make you laugh, bring you wonder and joy and introduce you to a man who makes you believe that anything is possible… including (and don’t try this at home!) Street Skiing in downtown San Francisco!

Robert Shields: My Life as a Robot

2025

300 Miles for Stephanie poster
7.5

A San Antonio cop, as an act of faith, vows to run more than 300 miles in five days, hoping his critically ill five-year-old daughter will survive to greet him at the finish.

300 Miles for Stephanie

1981

The Voice That Rocked America: The Dick Biondi Story poster
NR

A nostalgic tribute to Dick Biondi, the fast-talking DJ who turned radio into a rock & roll revolution when Top 40 was king. This heartfelt documentary celebrates the man who helped define a musical era and set the bar for every DJ who followed.

The Voice That Rocked America: The Dick Biondi Story

2023

The Kingdom Chums - Original Top Ten poster
8.0

Join Petey, Annie, and Osborne as they meet the Kingdom Chums and embark on a fun-filled, colorful quest. Essie, Christopher, Marvelous Mose, Little Miriam, and Little David teach the kids the meaning of the Original Top Ten, the Ten Commandments! With a song for each commandment, your kids will be sure to sing a long with each catchy tune!

The Kingdom Chums - Original Top Ten

1990

Lynda Carter: Street Life poster
8.0

Lynda Carter stars in her fourth musical TV special with guests George Benson, Tony Orlando, and Frank Stallone.

Lynda Carter: Street Life

1982

The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1976 poster
NR

For his 1976 Christmas special taped November 1-6, Cash went home to the family's farm in Bon Aqua, Tennessee, and to their house in Hendersonville, outside Nashville. The rural setting at Bon Aqua invites city-boy/country-boy ribbing between Cash and his first guest, Manhattan-born pop veteran Tony Orlando, who points out that "Tie A Yellow Ribbon" is "my prison song". Join other special guests Roy Clark, Merle Travis, Barbara Mandrell and Billy Graham in this holiday-inspired first Christmas special from the legendary Johnny Cash.

The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1976

1976

A Christmas Card from Branson poster
NR

Have yourself a merry little Christmas with some of your favorite country music stars from Branson, Missouri.

A Christmas Card from Branson

1996

Tony Orlando & Dawn: The Ultimate Collection poster
NR

While Tony Orlando and Dawn enjoyed a successful recording career in the '70s, not everyone remembers that they were also the stars of a network television show, but loyal fans can get a reminder of their years on TV with this three DVD box set, which features four episodes from Tony Orlando and Dawn's original run in 1974/1975 (Disc 1), and seven assorted installments from the show's three seasons as an extra attraction (Discs 2 & 3).

Tony Orlando & Dawn: The Ultimate Collection

2005