Mario Cantone
Mario Cantone
Mario Cantoneis an American comedian, writer and actor, with numerous appearances on Comedy Central including Chappelle's Show. He also played Anthony Marentino on Sex and the City. His style is fast-paced and energetic, with much of his humor coming from his impersonations of various characters ranging from his family members, to celebrities, to stereotypes...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionComedian
Date of Birth9 December 1959
CityStoneham, MA
CountryUnited States of America
In the '70s, the gay movement was really making strides. Huge strides. And then AIDS came along and slapped a judgment on it all and the Right Wing religious movement was like, 'See. This is why, we told you.' And it pushed back the movement 30 years.
Look, you're either loved or hated. Which is a good thing, as Bette Davis used to say.
Stand-up was like being on a Barbie townhouse stage.
I love doing scripted things. What little acting ability I have I am holding on with my hangnails.
I know, it's weird that I've never done a musical. I turned down two of them. 'The Lion King' and 'The Producers.' I turned two of the biggest Broadway musicals down, am I a mess?