Biography

Tony is a professional artist with experience on both sides of the camera. He has directed, written, produced, cast, and coordinated talent and stunts in productions of various sizes. He has also appeared in dozens of film, television, stage, and radio projects. He has most recently just wrapped filming of his feature "Metal Heads" a hard rock fable about a group of Los Angeles music fans in 1988.

Mr. Stengel is President of Soxon Productions, a member of the Native American Caucus, and of SAG and AFTRA for over 20 years. He is also a founding member of "The New Media Revolution" production group, the edgy sketch group "Generation Next" And the improv/production group "The Hollywood Militia".

He is also a world class self defense expert, having appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, the LA Times, and other local and worldwide media.

A recipient of numerous awards for both Performing and Volunteer, including the recent "Presidential Service" award for his work with children.

Mr. Stengel is an accomplished mountaineer and world adventure traveler, having been to over 30 countries and islands. He has attended over 20 schools, been to over 600 concerts, and has taken over 3,000 photographs of exotic people, places and perspectives. He has been caught in border wars and stranded on remote islands. Of the two, Mr. Stengel prefers to be stranded.
- IMDb mini biography by: Tony Stengel