- Born
- Birth nameGerard Anthony Bill
- Height5′ 11¾″ (1.82 m)
- He graduated in 1962 from the University of Notre Dame with majors in English and Art. Tony began his career in the film industry as an actor. His acting years were distinguished by the quality of the directors who chose him for their films, including Steven Spielberg and Francis Ford Coppola. Tony wanted to become a filmmaker, however, and made the transition to producer in 1971. In 1973, his feature The Sting (1973) became one of the highest grossing films in history and brought him an Academy Award for Best Picture. Tony made his directorial debut in 1980 with My Bodyguard (1980). He has since directed a number of other pictures, as well as numerous commercials and episodes of television series. Tony has shared his unique experience by teaching and lecturing at various universities. He has served on the Motion Picture Association of America's Board of Governors and Board of Trustees and on the board of the Public Justice Foundation, while also remaining active in many community services. He is married to 'Helen Bartlett', his producer/partner in Barnstorm Films, and has two daughters, Madeline and Daphne.
- IMDb mini biography by: Anonymous
- SpousesAntoinette Elizabeth Gray(January 3, 1963 - ?) (divorced, 2 children)Helen Buck Bartlett(? - present) (2 children)
- Owns a restaurant across the street from his production company.
- Wrote the book "Movie Speak: How to Talk Like You Belong on a Film Set".
- Has a production company called Barnstorm Films in Venice, California.
- Became a father for the 1st time at age 23 when his 1st [now ex] wife Toni Gray gave birth to their son Peter O'Connor Bill on May 14, 1964.
- Educated at Notre Dame, where he appeared in amateur productions. At graduation, the dean gave him a letter of introduction to director Leo McCarey, who sent him to an agent, who got him signed to co-star as Frank Sinatra's brother in Come Blow Your Horn (1963). Frank thought him so good that he got him in his next film, None But the Brave (1965).
- Steelyard Blues (1973) - $100,000
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