Tony Luke, Jr.
Anthony Lucidonio Jr. (born March 12, 1962) better known as Tony Luke, Jr. is an American actor, TV host, screenwriter, songwriter, restaurateur, sports reporter, and entrepreneur who founded the cheesesteak franchise Tony Luke's.
Career
Tony Luke, Jr. was born in South Philadelphia. He attended Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts. Addicted to methamphetamine as a teenager, he today says he uses that experience and the fighting and hustling of his youth to tell kids that difficulties can be overcome.
After high school, Luke married at age 18. With a growing family to support, Luke went to work with his father in food trucks and other odd jobs. He was a state kickboxing champion in 1982-83.
In the early 1990s Luke, Jr., his father and his brother, Nicky, bought a property near the expressway in South Philadelphia. To avoid competition with other local businesses, the original Tony Luke's stand offered a more diversified menu, offering hoagies and other fare, along with cheesesteaks. Luke Jr. soon took over the store's marketing.
Luke Jr., Tony Filmography
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2014, role: actor , character name: Himself - Series Judge
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2014, role: actor , character name: Himself
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2014, role: actor , character name: Moe Luciano
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2014, role: actor , character name: Himself
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2012, role: actor , character name: Himself
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2011, role: actor , character name: Paulie the Hammer
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2010, role: actor , character name: Himself
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2009, role: producer
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2009, role: actor , character name: Joey Nardone
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2009, role: writer
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2009, role: actor , character name: Salvatore Galentino
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2009, role: actor , character name: Himself
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2009, role: actor , character name: Luco
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2009, role: actor , character name: Henry
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2008, role: director
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2008, role: actor , character name: Bo
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2008, role: actor , character name: Paul
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2008, role: actor , character name: Tony
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2008, role: writer
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2007, role: actor , character name: Tony
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2007, role: actor , character name: Himself
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2006, role: actor , character name: Rocco
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2006, role: actor , character name: Cape-Clad Fan
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2005, role: actor , character name: Sheriff
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2005, role: actor , character name: Cowboy #2
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2004, role: actor , character name: Strip Club Sweeper
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2004, role: actor , character name: Paulie Hammer
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2001, role: actor , character name: Victim In Woods
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1998, role: actor , character name: Bruno
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1998, role: actor , character name: Interviewee
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1996, role: actor , character name: Convict
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1991, role: actor , character name: Nick D'Alonzo
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1988, role: actor , character name: Aide at Hospital
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1986, role: actor , character name: Performer
