Mario Cantone

Mario Cantone reprises the role of Charlotte York-Goldenblatt's friend and wedding consultant Anthony Marantino from the blockbuster movie "Sex and the City," based on the award-winning HBO series in which he also co-starred. He appeared as The Director in "National Lampoon's Dirty Movie," provided the voice of Mikey Abromowitz in the animated hit "Surf's Up" and was featured in the comedy documentary "The Aristocrats."

An accomplished stage actor, Cantone received critical acclaim with his Tony Award-nominated solo Broadway show "Laugh Whore," which was also filmed for Showtime Networks. He also starred in the Tony-winning "Assassins" by Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman. Both hit shows were directed by four-time Tony-winner Joe Mantello. Cantone also appeared in the Broadway production of Richard Greenberg's "The Violet Hour," and starred as Buzz in Terrence McNally's award-winning dramatic comedy "Love! Valor! Compassion!"

Off Broadway, Cantone was the original Terry in "The Crumple Zone," Benny in "June Moon," Gremio in the Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park production of "The Taming of the Shrew" and Stephano in Shakespeare's "The Tempest" at the Public.

Cantone has performed his irreverent stand-up comedy at a wide range of venues, from Carnegie Hall, where he warmed up for jazz great Shirley Bassey, to performances at Resorts Atlantic City and Caroline's on Broadway. Over the years, his routines have included musical parodies of Judy Garland, Jim Morrison, Peggy Lee, Bruce Springsteen and Liza Minnelli.

On television, Cantone makes frequent stints as guest host on ABC's talk show "The View." His performances are also featured on Comedy Central's "The USO Comedy Tour," "Chappelle's Show" and "Premium Blend," as well as his own special, "Comedy Central Presents: Mario Cantone." His recent telefilms include Lifetime Network's "Killer Hair" and "Hostile Makeover." He also had a recurring role on ABC's "Men in Trees."

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