Tony Shalhoub
Tony Shalhoub is an American actor celebrated for his versatility in film, television, and theatre. Born Anthony Marcus Shalhoub on October 9, 1953, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, he grew up in a large Lebanese-American family. His father, Joseph, was a Lebanese immigrant who worked as a meat peddler, while his mother, Helen, was the daughter of Lebanese immigrants. Shalhoub developed an interest in acting during high school and later studied at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. He earned a bachelor’s degree before attending the Yale School of Drama, where he received formal theatrical training. After graduation, he worked extensively in theatre and became a member of the American Repertory Theater.