Robert Altomare (October 30, 1938 – April 28, 2012), known professionally as Bobby Alto, was an American actor, comedian and performer. He and Buddy Mantia made up the Brooklyn-based comedy team Alto & Mantia. They performed on both The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (original air date September 6, 1971) and Toast of the Town with Ed Sullivan (original air date October 20, 1968). Alto and Mantia also teamed with Marvin Braverman as the comedy team The Untouchables.Davis, Tom, and Franken, Al, Thirty-nine years of short-term memory loss, page 90
Career Alto's motion picture credits included Love Is All There Is (1996), Crocodile Dundee (1986), Prince of the City (1981) and The Death Collector (1976). He also appeared in a 1992 episode of NBC's Law & Order and several television commercials throughout his career. On Broadway, Alto was a lead performer in the 1992 production of 3 From Brooklyn which performed at the Helen Hayes Theatre in New York City.Willis, John, Theatre World 1992-93 He also starred in the original Broadway production of Lovers and Other Strangers,Taylor, Renee, and Bologna, Joseph, Lovers and Other Strangers, original cast list which led to the 1970 Academy Award-nominated film of the same name.
Along with comedy partner Buddy Mantia, Alto was the lead vocalist on the song "It's a Super-Spectacular Day", recorded in 1980. The song was originally aired on The Dr. Demento Show prior to being picked up and distributed as a 7" single by MAD Magazine.
Death Robert Altomare died on April 28, 2012, following complications from a stroke suffered in 2010. He is survived by his wife, Melody, and two daughters, Ivy and Kimberly.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes 1971 Made for Each Other Al 1976 The Death Collector Sergio "Serge" 1981 Prince of the City Mr. Kanter 1986 Crocodile Dundee "Pug Nose" 1996 Love Is All There Is Joe Fasuli 2006 The Last Request Dr. Davis Final film role
Television Year Title Role Notes 1977 Good Penny Herb TV movie 1981 The Edge of Night Larry Episode: "Episode #1.6559" 1982 Baker's Dozen Collins Episode: "What a Difference a Cop Makes" 1992 Law & Order Desk Sergeant Episode: "The Working Stuff"
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