Anthony Cristina Basilotta (known as Tony Basil ) is an American singer , film director , actress and choreographer. Winner of the 1988 Emmy Award in the Outstanding achievment in choreography nomination for the choreography in the television show The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour [2] . Engaged in music from 1964 to the present.
| Tony basil English Toni basil | |
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| Birth name | English Antonia christina basilotta |
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| Professions | dancer choreographer singer actress |
| Years of activity | - present time |
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| Genres | dance music new wave |
| Labels | Chrysalis Virgin |
Basil’s most acclaimed song is Mickey, which in 1982 won first place on the Billboard Hot 100 for a week. Her debut album, Word of mouth, released in 1981, became gold in the US and Canada.
Selected Filmography
- Village of the Giants (1965)
- Head (1968)
- Careless Rider (1969)
- The Last Movie (1971)
- Won Ton Ton - The Dog That Saved Hollywood (1976)
- Show Tony Basil (One-off) (1982)