Tony Danza Biography: Wife, Movies, Age, Children, Ethnicity, Height, Net Worth

Anthony Salvatore Iadanza, professionally known as Tony Danza, is a beloved American actor, television personality, tap dancer, retired professional boxer, and teacher.

He rose to fame with his charismatic roles in the classic sitcoms Taxi (1978–1983) as the aspiring boxer Tony Banta and Who’s the Boss? (1984–1992) as the single dad housekeeper Tony Micelli, earning him an Emmy nomination, four Golden Globe nominations, and lasting status as one of TV’s most endearing leading men.

His work extends to films like Angels in the Outfield (1994), She’s Out of Control (1989), Don Jon (2013), Crash (2004), and The Hollywood Knights (1980).

Profile

• Full Name: Anthony Salvatore Iadanza
• Stage Name: Tony Danza
• Born: 21 April 1951
• Age: 74 years old
• Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Television Personality, Retired Professional Boxer, And Teacher
• Height: 1.75m
• Parents: Matthew Anthony “Matty” Iadanza and Anna Mary (née Camisa) Iadanza
• Siblings: Matty Jr.
• Spouse: Rhonda Yeoman (m. 1970-1974), and Tracy Robinson (m. 1986–2013)
• Children: Marc Anthony Danza, Gina Danza, Katherine Danza, Emily Danza
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $40 million

Early Life and Education

Tony Danza was born Anthony Salvatore Iadanza on April 21, 1951, in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up in East New York, Brooklyn, until age 14, when his family moved to Malverne on Long Island.

Matthew Anthony “Matty” Iadanza, a waste collector, and Anna Mary (née Camisa) Iadanza, a bookkeeper, raised him along with his younger brother Matty Jr. Danza attended Malverne Senior High School, where he graduated in 1968 and admits he was a “bad student.”

He earned a bachelor’s degree in history education from the University of Dubuque in Iowa on a wrestling scholarship. He is of Italian-American descent, with roots in Campania and Sicily, and was raised in a working-class family.

Career

Tony Danza kicked off his professional journey as a middleweight boxer, adopting the ring name “Dangerous” Tony Danza and compiling a record of 9 wins and 3 losses with several first-round knockouts after entering the New York Golden Gloves in 1975.

A producer spotted him during a gym workout shortly after college, which launched his acting career.

He landed his breakthrough role as Tony Banta, the cab-driving boxer, on the critically acclaimed sitcom Taxi in 1978, where his real-life boxing background and Brooklyn energy fit perfectly and made him a household name alongside stars like Judd Hirsch and Danny DeVito.

Danza built on that success by starring as Tony Micelli, the charming single father turned housekeeper, in Who’s the Boss? from 1984 to 1992, a role that earned him widespread popularity, multiple Golden Globe nominations, and solidified his image as TV’s relatable everyman.

He balanced this with film work, including The Hollywood Knights (1980), Going Ape! (1981), She’s Out of Control (1989), Angels in the Outfield (1994), and Crash (2004), while also trying his hand at producing, hosting his own talk show The Tony Danza Show (2004–2006), and appearing in Broadway productions like A View from the Bridge and Honeymoon in Vegas.

He even fulfilled a lifelong dream by teaching 10th-grade English at Northeast High School in Philadelphia for a year in 2009–2010, an experience documented in the A&E series Teach: Tony Danza and his book I’d Like to Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had.

Tony Danza keeps contributing to entertainment through guest roles, recurring parts like Stefano Marchetti in Power Book III: Raising Kanan, and his live touring show Tony Danza: Standards & Stories, where he performs Great American Songbook classics with storytelling, tap dancing, and ukulele.

His influence spans sitcom comedy, dramatic turns, and personal reinvention, inspiring fans with his work ethic and charm across generations.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @tonydanza
• Facebook Handle: Tony Danza
• Twitter Handle: @TonyDanza

Personal Life

Tony Danza married Rhonda Yeoman in 1970, and they welcomed son Marc Anthony Danza before divorcing in 1974. He then married Tracy Robinson in 1986, and they had two daughters, Katherine and Emily.

The couple separated in 2006, with the divorce finalized in 2013 after a long relationship.

Danza prioritizes family, often sharing moments with his children and grandchildren, including grandson Nicholas David Danza.

He maintains a grounded lifestyle, stays connected with old co-stars through regular reunions, and focuses on charity, education, and performing while keeping much of his private life low-key.

Filmography

• The Hollywood Knights (1980)
• Going Ape! (1981)
• She’s Out of Control (1989)
• Angels in the Outfield (1994)
• Crash (2004)
• Don Jon (2013)

Net Worth

Tony Danza has an estimated net worth of $40 million. His main sources of income stem from long-running television roles in Taxi and Who’s the Boss?, which continues to generate syndication royalties, along with film appearances, Broadway performances, his live concert tours, hosting gigs, book sales, and smart real estate investments.