Tony Bill

Gerard Anthony "Tony" Bill (born 23 August 1940) is an American actor, producer, and director. He produced the 1973 movie The Sting, for which he shared the Academy Award for Best Picture with Michael Phillips and Julia Phillips. The Sting became one of the highest grossing films in history. He majored in English and art at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, from which he graduated in 1962. Bill began his career as an actor in t... More

Date of birth:

  • Aug 23, 1940 (age 71 years)

Also known as:

  • Gerard Anthony Bill,
  • Anthony Williams,
  • Gerard Anthony "Tony" Bill
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Awards

Awards Won:

Year Award Award Winner Winning work
  • 1973

Academy Award for Best Picture Winners

Award Nominations:

Year Award Award Nominee Nominated work
  • 1973

Academy Award for Best Picture Nominees

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Film

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