Currently stars as President Fitzgerald Grant in the ABC series “Scandal,” created by Shonda Rhimes. First worked withShonda Rhimesas a director on “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Private Practice.“ His big break came in 1990 when he was cast in the film “Ghost” with Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore. Made his feature film directorial debut in 1999 with “A Walk On the Moon.” AttendedHamilton Collegein Clinton, NY;Brandeis Universityin Waltham, MA (where he received a BFA); and theLondon Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Favorite TV show is “The Wire” on HBO, and his favorite feature film is “The Godfather, Part 2.” Favorite musician isMiles Davis. Favorite book isThe Brothers Karamazov. Favorite museum is theMOMAin NY. When in Paris, Tony suggests renting a flat from “Rent Villas,” instead of staying at a hotel. After working up an appetite exploring theMusee Picassoin Le Marais, Tony suggests stopping for falafels at Pitzman on Rue Pavée also in Le Marais. In LA, Tony’s favorite spot isLeo Carillo Beach. In New York, it’sCommerce Street in the West Village. He is involved withThe Innocence Project,Americares,Soundart LA, and theSemper Fi Fund. The one person he’d most like to meet, but hasn’t yet, is the real President of the United States,Barack Obama!
