Tony Orlando Net Worth
Tony Orlando net worth is
$4 Million
Tony Orlando Wiki Biography
Michael Anthony Orlando Cassavitis was born on the 3rd April 1944, in New York City, USA, of Puerto Rican and Greek descent. He is probably best recognized for being the former lead singer of the band Tony Orlando and Dawn, but is also known as a record producer and television personality. He has been an active member of the entertainment industry since 1961.
So, have you ever wondered how rich Tony Orlando is, as of mid- 2016? It is estimated by sources that the total size of Tony’s net worth is over $4 million, which has been accumulated through his successful involvement in the entertainment industry as a singer and record producer. Other sources are coming from his careers as an actor and television personality.
Tony Orlando Net Worth $4 Million
Tony Orlando spent his childhood in Hell’s Kitchen, a neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City, before his family relocated to Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, where his musical career began, when he formed the doo-wop band The Five Gents in 1961. In no time, he achieved his first success by releasing the great hits “Halfway To Paradise” and “Bless You”, among others, establishing his net worth. One of his singles, “Beautiful Dreamer” was picked up by the Beatles, and released on their album “On Air – Live at the BBC Volume 2” (2013). The band existed until the late 1960s, when Tony was hired as the General Manager of Columbia Records.
However, he did not stay long in that position, and returned to the music scene as a singer, but this time with another band called Tony Orlando and Dawn, which was formed with Linda November and Toni Wine. Their first single was “Candida”, after which they recorded “Knock Three Times”, reaching number one on the Hot 100 Chart. They continued working, and recorded some of their most popular songs, including “Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree” (1973), and “He Don’t Love You (Like I Love You)” (1975). Thanks to their accomplishments, Tony created the TV show “The Tony Orlando and Dawn Show”, which was aired on the CBS channel from 1974 to 1976, achieving considerable popularity and increasing his net worth by a large margin.
After 1976, Tony embarked on a solo career, performing in a number of hotels in Las Vegas. Later, in 1993, he established the Tony Orlando Yellow Ribbon Music Theatre in Branson, Missouri, where such music stars as Mel Tillis, Roy Clark, Andy Williams performed, and many others. The theatre operated until 1999, which had a huge influence on the overall size of Tony’s net worth.
Apart from his career as a singer, Tony tried himself as an actor, making his debut appearance in the TV series “Chico And The Man” (1976), playing Tomas Garcia. After that, he was selected for a role in the film “300 Miles For Stephanie” (1981), starring alongside Pepe Serna and Julie Carmen. He also featured in the first season of “The Cosby Show”, in which he portrayed Tony Castillo. All of these appearances contributed to his net worth as well.
If to talk about his personal life, Tony Orlando has been married to Francine Amormino since 1991; the couple has one child. Previously, he was in marriage with Elaine Orlando (1965-1984), with whom he also has one child. His current residence is in Branson, Missouri.
Full Name | Tony Orlando |
Net Worth | $4 Million |
Date Of Birth | April 3, 1944 |
Place Of Birth | New York City, New York, United States |
Profession | Singer, Actor |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Francine Amormino (m. 1991), Elaine Orlando (m. 1965–1983) |
Children | Jenny Rose, Jon Orlando |
Parents | Ruth Estanislaw Cassavitis, Leo Cassivitis |
Nicknames | Bertell Dache , Bertell Dasche , Michael Anthony Orlando Cassavitis , Dache, Bertell , Orlando, Tony , Dawn |
https://twitter.com/tonyorlando | |
IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0650027 |
Awards | People's Choice Award for Favorite All-Around Male Entertainer |
Music Groups | Tony Orlando and Dawn |
Movies | , That's My Boy, more |
TV Shows | Tony Orlando and Dawn |
# | Fact |
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1 | Friends with Freddie Prinze. |
2 | Longtime friend of Dick Clark, since 1961. |
3 | He lost a large amount of weight in the early nineteen seventies. |
4 | He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6385 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California. |
5 | In 1970, he was presented with a demo of the song "Candida," which had a weak lead vocal on it and was turned down by Bell Records. Asked to re-record the demo, he balked at first but finally agreed only if they didn't use his name. The name Dawn was created (name of an agent's daughter) to promote the song. Joyce Vincent Wilson and Telma Hopkins were hired to provide additional backup vocals. The song was picked up and, within eight weeks, had climbed the Billboard charts. Subsequently, the rights to the name Dawn were bought (other fake groups were trying to steal the name and cash in on the fame). An album was released in November 1970 by the trio (they didn't meet until after its release), which also included "Knock Three Times" (the song sold a million copies in its first month). The rest was history. |
6 | In 1990, he bought a theater in Branson, Missouri, naming it Tony Orlando Yellow Ribbon Music Theater and provided retro kitsch by reuniting for a time with former Dawn members Telma Hopkins and Joyce Vincent Wilson and going on the road. His theater went bankrupt in 1999, but he continues to tour as a solo artist. |
7 | Grew up in Hell's Kitchen, which was, at one time, the worst slum in New York City. |
8 | In 1963, he was employed at April-Blackwood Music and rose to general manager within a few years. |
9 | By 1973 the group Dawn was the second biggest seller of singles in America without the benefit of a major concert tour or appearance on a TV show. Their very first live appearance was at Carnegie Hall...after they had already sold nine million records. |
10 | A problems with drugs, coupled with the deaths of his sister and comedian/pal Freddie Prinze, led to a major emotional breakdown in 1977. He left the group "Tony Orlando and Dawn" shortly after. |
11 | Cutting his first song at 16 (it was a minor hit). In 1961 at the age of 17, he had consecutive top 40 hits, co-authored by Carol King, "Halfway To Paradise" and "Bless You". They were followed up by "I Can't Stop Talkin' About You" and "The Edge Of Tears". |
12 | A resident of Branson, Missouri since 1993. |
13 | The group was offered their own summer variety TV series in 1974 and it clicked with audiences. Their Sonny & Cher-styled show, which mixed song and dance with light slapstick comedy, lasted two seasons from 1974 to 1976. |
14 | Did a very energetic performance at the "One Less Tear" cancer benefit in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania on Wednesday July 24, 2002. |
15 | Scored three No. 1 songs on Billboard magazine's Hot 100 charts -- "Knock Three Times" (three weeks, 1971); "Tie A Yellow Ribbon 'Round the Old Oak Tree" (four weeks, 1973); and "He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)" (three weeks, 1975). Also, "Tie a Yellow Ribbon 'Round the Old Oak Tree" was Billboard's Hot 100 No. 1 song of 1973. |
16 | He is the lead singer of Tony Orlando and Dawn. |
Soundtrack
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The Apprentice | 2015 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
Huckabee | 2010 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
Las Vegas | 2005 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live | 2005 | TV Special documentary performer: "Candida" - uncredited | |
Walking Tall | 2004 | performer: "Tie a Yellow Ribbon 'Round the Ole Oak Tree" | |
A Guy Thing | 2003 | performer: "Knock Three Times" | |
Waking Up in Reno | 2002 | performer: "Knock Three Times" | |
The One | 2001 | performer: "Knock Three Times" | |
Ed | 2000 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
Now and Then | 1995 | performer: "Knock Three Times" | |
The Experts | 1989 | performer: "Tie A Yellow Ribbon 'Round The Old Oak Tree" | |
All the Right Moves | 1983 | performer: "Easy Street" | |
RCA's Opening Night | 1973 | TV Movie performer: "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree", "Say Has Anybody Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose?" - uncredited | |
The Good Life | 1971 | TV Series "The Good Life" |
Actor
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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That's My Boy | 2012 | Steve Spirou | |
Oswald | 2001-2003 | TV Series | Sammy Starfish |
The Kingdom Chums: Original Top Ten | 1990 | Video | Christopher (voice) |
The Cosby Show | 1985 | TV Series | Tony Castillo |
Rosie: The Rosemary Clooney Story | 1982 | TV Movie | Jose Ferrer |
300 Miles for Stephanie | 1981 | TV Movie | Alberto Rodriguez |
Chico and the Man | 1976 | TV Series | Tomas Garcia |
Producer
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
300 Miles for Stephanie | 1981 | TV Movie executive producer |
Thanks
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Walt Before Mickey | 2015 | special thanks | |
The Road Killers | 2014 | Short grateful acknowledgment |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The New Hollywood Squares | 1987 | TV Series | Guest Appearance |
America Votes the #1 Song | 1986 | TV Movie | Himself - Host |
Salute to Lady Liberty | 1984 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
On Stage America | 1984 | TV Series | Himself |
Live from Her Majesty's | 1983 | TV Series | Himself |
Lynda Carter: Street Life | 1982 | TV Movie | Himself |
Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters | 1981 | TV Series | Himself |
American Bandstand's 30th Anniversary Special | 1981 | TV Movie | Himself |
All-Star Celebration Opening the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum | 1981 | TV Movie | Himself |
The Merv Griffin Show | 1981 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
Marie | 1980 | TV Series | Himself |
The Mike Douglas Show | 1973-1980 | TV Series | Himself - Vocalist / Himself - Co-Host / Himself |
Live Wednesday | 1978 | TV Series | Himself |
Happy Birthday, Bob | 1978 | TV Special | Himself |
The 5th Annual American Music Awards | 1978 | TV Special | Himself |
The Jim Nabors Show | 1978 | TV Series | Himself |
Good Morning America | 1977 | TV Series | Himself |
American Bandstand's 25th Anniversary | 1977 | TV Special | Himself |
Tony Orlando and Dawn | 1974-1976 | TV Series | Himself |
A Star Is Born | 1976 | Himself | |
Johnny Cash Christmas Special | 1976 | TV Movie | Himself |
The Second Annual Rock Music Awards | 1976 | TV Special | Himself |
Dinah! | 1975-1976 | TV Series | Himself |
Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Dean Martin | 1976 | TV Special | Himself |
The 2nd Annual People's Choice Awards | 1976 | TV Special | Himself - Winner: Favourite All-Around Male Entertainer |
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Muhammad Ali | 1976 | TV Special | Himself |
The Sonny and Cher Show | 1976 | TV Series | Himself / Various Characters |
Friars Club Tribute to Gene Kelly | 1976 | TV Movie | Himself - Performer |
Sammy and Company | 1975 | TV Series | Himself |
The 17th Annual Grammy Awards | 1975 | TV Special | Himself |
The Carol Burnett Show | 1975 | TV Series | Himself |
New American Bandstand 1965 | 1961-1974 | TV Series | Himself |
The 16th Annual Grammy Awards | 1974 | TV Special | Himself |
American Music Awards | 1974 | TV Special | Himself |
Top of the Pops | 1973 | TV Series | Himself |
The Two Ronnies | 1973 | TV Series | Himself / Performer |
It's Lulu | 1973 | TV Series | Himself |
RCA's Opening Night | 1973 | TV Movie | Himself |
Thank Your Lucky Stars | 1962-1964 | TV Series | Himself |
Juke Box Jury | 1962 | TV Series | Himself - Panellist |
Robert Shields: My Life as a Robot | Documentary post-production | Himself | |
Fox and Friends | 2016 | TV Series | Himself |
The Great Pretenders | 2015 | Documentary | Himself |
The Apprentice | 2015 | TV Series | Himself - Performer |
Telethon | 2014 | Documentary | Himself |
Huckabee | 2010-2014 | TV Series | Himself - Musical Guest / Himself |
Criss Angel Believe | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
Today | 2012 | TV Series | Himself |
Gilley's Place | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | 2011 | TV Series | Himself |
The 37th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards | 2010 | TV Special | Himself |
Larry the Cable Guy's Hula-Palooza Christmas Luau | 2009 | TV Movie | Himself / Cabana Boy / Lil Tony / ... |
Larry the Cable Guy's Star-Studded Christmas Extravaganza | 2008 | TV Special | Himself / Mobster #1 |
Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon | 2002-2008 | TV Series | Himself - Host / Himself / Himself - Co-Host |
Pioneers of Television | 2008 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Himself |
Larry the Cable Guy's Christmas Spectacular | 2007 | TV Movie | Himself |
This Week | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
In the Cutz | 2006 | TV Series | Guest |
Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
TV Land's Top Ten | 2004-2006 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
Entertainment Tonight | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
74th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade | 2005 | TV Special | Himself |
Las Vegas | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
Praise the Lord | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
Straight from the Heart: Timeless Music of the 60's & 70's | 2004 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
The 2nd Annual TV Land Awards | 2004 | TV Special | Himself |
Waking Up in Reno | 2002 | Himself | |
The Definitive Elvis: Elvis and Priscilla | 2002 | Video documentary | Himself |
Biography | 2001 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
The 25th Annual People's Choice Awards | 1999 | TV Special | Himself |
Bobby Darin: Beyond the Song | 1998 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
Behind the Music | 1998 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
Osmond Family Values | 1997 | TV Movie documentary | |
MADtv | 1996 | TV Series | Himself |
John & Leeza from Hollywood | 1993 | TV Series | Himself |
One on One with John Tesh | 1992 | TV Series | Himself |
Yellow Ribbon Party | 1991 | TV Special | Himself |
All-Star Salute to Our Troops | 1991 | TV Movie | Himself |
Hee Haw | 1991 | TV Series | Himself |
The Joan Rivers Show | 1989 | TV Series | Himself |
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour | 1989 | TV Series | Himself |
It's Garry Shandling's Show. | 1989 | TV Series | Himself |
The 16th Annual American Music Awards | 1989 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter |
Lou Rawls Parade of Stars | 1981-1988 | TV Series | Himself |
Archive Footage
Won Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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1990 | Star on the Walk of Fame | Walk of Fame | Recording | Awarded on March 21, 1990 at 6385 Hollywood Blvd. |
1976 | People's Choice Award | People's Choice Awards, USA | Favorite All-Around Male Entertainer | Tied with Bob Hope |
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