Tony Roberts, the acclaimed actor known for his memorable collaborations with Woody Allen and his celebrated Broadway career, has died at the age of 85.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roberts died at his Manhattan home from complications related to lung cancer, according to his daughter, Nicole Barley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Born in New York City in 1939, Roberts built a remarkable career spanning Broadway, film, television, and voice work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He became especially well known for appearing in several Woody Allen films, including Play It Again, Sam<\/em>, Annie Hall<\/em>, Manhattan<\/em>, and A Midsummer Night\u2019s Sex Comedy<\/em>. His witty and charismatic performances often made him the perfect choice to play the loyal friend alongside Allen\u2019s characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But Roberts was much more than a film actor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He was also a respected Broadway performer, earning Tony Award nominations for How Now, Dow Jones<\/em> and Play It Again, Sam<\/em>. Over the years, he appeared in productions including Barefoot in the Park<\/em> and Victor\/Victoria<\/em>, sharing the stage with stars such as Julie Andrews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n His film career also included collaborations with director Sidney Lumet, with appearances in Serpico<\/em> and Just Tell Me What You Want<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Television audiences may remember him from shows including The Love Boat<\/em>, Law & Order<\/em>, and Frasier<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Roberts also had one of those instantly recognizable voices, which led to work narrating audiobooks and recording commercials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite a career that lasted for decades, he largely stayed away from the Hollywood spotlight and remained focused on his craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From Broadway stages to some of Woody Allen\u2019s most memorable films, Tony Roberts left behind a career filled with performances that audiences will remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He is survived by his daughter, Nicole Barley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rest in peace, Tony Roberts. \ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n