Tony Roberts Dies: ‘Serpico', ‘Annie Hall' & Broadway Actor Was 85
The Broadway actor's daughter and sole survivor Nicole Barley confirmed Roberts death to The New York Times after he died on Friday at his Manhattan home following complications with lung cancer.
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In Play It Again, Sam (1972), Annie Hall (1977), Stardust Memories (1980) and Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), Roberts was known for playing Allen's nonchalant friend, balancing the auteur and star's anxious onscreen presence.
The actor also appeared in Lumet's Serpico (1973) and Just Tell Me What You Want (1980).
Roberts' other film credits include Star Spangled Girl (1971), The Taking of Pelham 123 (1974), Victor/Victoria (1982) and Amityville 3-D (1983), as well as episodes of shows like The Love Boat, Trapper John, M.D., Matlock, The Carol Burnett Show, All My Children and Law & Order.
Roberts is also known for his stage acting, appearing on Broadway in such shows as Barefoot in the Park, Sugar, Victor/Victoria, Cabaret and Xanadu.
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