Biography

Tony Suriano grew up in Los Angeles and is a working Actor, Director, Writer, and Coach.

He started his career directing but always loved acting, and after landing a role in Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman" (Scene at minute 40), he began to pursue it.

Tony has won multiple awards, including the Audience Choice Award at the Cleveland Film Festival for a short film he acted in called Refrigerate After Opening as well as festival awards for his film Man Obsessed (acted/directed/written). He began his journey by selling a commercial to Ahhmigo Greens for $7,500 in 2012, which he acted in, directed, and edited.

Growing up in LA, Tony had the chance to learn from Hollywood stars like Joe Pesci and Jay Mohr, thanks to his father, Phil Suriano, who acted in "Casino" and "Mafia." Besides his work in film, Tony is also a magician and unicyclist, making him a truly unique and interesting figure in the entertainment world.

In 2018, Tony launched the "UNfake IT 'till you make it!" Podcast, where he dives into insightful conversations with entertainment industry pros, including the Executive Producer of "Joker" and popular YouTube stars. This experience fueled his passion for teaching and sharing his wealth of knowledge. Tony has since coached over 100 actors, helping them refine their craft and navigate the complexities of the industry.

Taking his commitment to the next level, Tony created the Custom Scene Creation Bootcamp. This innovative program provides actors, especially those with limited content, with fully customized Hollywood-style scenes. Tony oversees every detail, from writing the scenes to coaching and training the actors, assembling a full film crew, and ensuring masterful editing. The result is compelling content for their reels, showcasing their talents in the best possible light and opening doors to new opportunities.
- IMDb mini biography by: Drew Deller