Tony Orlando

Tony Orlando is a legendary American singer, songwriter, music executive, and actor. He is known for working with the group Tony Orlando and Dawn.  The career of the actor is spanned over 60 years. At age 15, the singer founded the doo-wop group The Five Gents in 1959. The career of the singer changed after he got the attention of the music publisher Kirshner.

In 1967, the singer was hired by Clive Davis as general manager of Columbia Records publishing imprint, April-Blackwood Music. The singer became an entrepreneur and founded Tony Orlando Yellow Music Theatre in 1993. The birth name of the musicians is Michael Anthony Orlando Cassavetes.

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Biography and Early Life

On April 03, 1944, the singer was born in New York City, New York, United States. The father of Tony was Greek, and his mother was a Puerto Rican. During his teenage years, the family moved to Union City, New Jersey, and later Hasbrouck Heights. The singer started his career with The Five Gents and recorded demo tapes. Don Kirshner hired him for writing songs with Carole King, Neil Sedaka, Toni Wine, Barry Mann, and Connie Francis.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Tony Orlando in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Tony Orlando’s age is 77 years old as of today’s date 31st July 2021 having been born on 3 April 1944. Though, he is 6′ 2″ in feet and inches and 191 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 176 lbs in Pound and 80kg in Kilograms.

Education

The singer was born into a very financially unstable family. We did not have detailed details about Tony’s educational background.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

The singer has a younger sister named Rhonda Marie, but she was mentally unstable. Tony first time met his wife Elaine through Jerry Lee Lewis. The couple married in 1965. They are blessed with one son Jon. Tony and Elaine ended their marriage in 1984. After five years, he married Francine Amormino in 1991. The couple has only one child.

On February 27, 2013, Tony’s mother died in Branson, Missouri, due to diabetic stroke. Tony, with his family, lives in Branson, Missouri, with daughter and son. His son Jon Orlanda is Vice President of Business development for MEDL. The singer was raised as Catholic.

Is Tony Orlando Gay?

The sexual orientation of Tony is straight. He married two times in life and has two kids.

Professional Career

Kirshner hired the singer as a solo artist. He achieved success at age sixteen. Tony singles Bless You and Halfway to Paradise charted in the United States and the United Kingdom. The singer appeared in Brooklyn Paramount Theatre with DJ Murray the K. Tony recorded the song Candida with singers Toni Wine and Linda.

In 1970, the singer became a worldwide hit. The trio again recorded the song Knock Three Times, which became a #1 hit. In 1973, Tony created the band Tony Orlando and Dawn. The band given several hits songs named Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree, He Doesn’t Love You, and He Will Break Your Heart.

The singer danced with First Lady Ford at the 1976 Republican National Convention in Kansas City. In the 1970s, Tony starts battling with depression and drugs. Orlando retired from singing after the death of his sister and the suicide of Freddie Prinze. After some time, the singer returned to the singer and released singles Don’t Let Go and Sweets For My Sweet. Tony hosted MDA Labor Day Telethon on WWOR-TV.

He became the Board of Directors for the Eisenhower of the Foundation. In 1976, the singer appeared on the series Chico and the Man as Tomas Garcia. He worked in the TV Movie 300 miles in 1981. He replaced on Broadway in the title role of Barnum. In 2002, he appeared in the movie Walking Up in Renu. The singer worked in the children’s animated series Oswald. The memoir of Tony, Halfway to Paradise, was released in 2002.

Awards

In 1976, the singer won the People’s Choice Award in Favourite All-Around Male Entertainer. Tony included the Star on the Walk of Fame in 1990.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Tony Orlando in 2021

As of 2021, The estimated net of the singer is $5 million. Tony made a good fortune from his music and acting career. Orlando is known for its good image in the media. The singer has given several hits to the music industry.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

• In 2012, Tony appeared in the movie, That’s my boy
• He and Dick Clark are friends since 1961

Tony Orlando is a real-life gentleman. He retired from singing due to depression and the death of a loved one. After a few years, he returned and started performing again with full energy.