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Robert Torti
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Torti at the 2011 Hack n' Smack Celebrity Golf Tournament
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Robert Felix Torti
October 22, 1961 Van Nuys, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Spouse(s) |
DeLee Lively
(m. 1999) |
| Children | 4 |
Robert Felix Torti, born on October 22, 1961, is an American actor. He has performed in many plays and movies. He is known for his roles on Broadway and in popular TV shows.
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Robert Torti's Acting Career
Robert Torti has had a long and successful career. He has acted in many different types of shows. He started acting in 1980 and is still active today.
On Stage
Robert Torti first became famous on Broadway. He was nominated for a Tony Award for his very first Broadway role. This was as Greaseball in the musical Starlight Express in 1984.
He later returned to Broadway in 1993. He played the Pharaoh in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He even played this same role in the movie version of the musical in 1999.
Torti also created roles in other stage shows. He played Jesus and Jack in the musical ... Madness. This show was performed in Los Angeles in 1998 and New York City in 2001. He also appeared in Smokey Joe's Cafe in London and Los Angeles.
On Screen
Robert Torti has appeared in several movies. He was in the Tom Hanks film That Thing You Do!. In this movie, he played a singer named Freddy Fredrickson.
Other movies he has been in include Who's Your Daddy and Submerged. He also appeared in ... Madness: The Movie Musical.
TV Roles
Torti has had many roles on television. He was a regular or recurring character on several TV series. These include The Drew Carey Show and Vinnie & Bobby.
He also appeared in Generations and The Young and the Restless. Many young viewers know him from The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. In that show, he played Kurt Martin, the father of the main characters. He continued this role in the sequel series, The Suite Life on Deck.
In August 2020, Robert Torti was featured on a music album. It was called Broadway Sings Blood Rock: The Musical. He sang alongside other actors like Andy Mientus and Jennifer DiNoia.
Personal Life
Robert Torti was born in Van Nuys, California. He married DeLee Lively on June 24, 1999. They have four children together. They have three daughters and one son.
Awards and Recognition
Robert Torti has received several awards for his acting.
- He was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. This was for his role in Starlight Express.
- He won a Drama-Logue Award. This award was for his performance in Godspell.
- He also won an Ovation Award. This was for his role in ... Madness.
