Toni Ann Gisondi (born January 1, 1975) is a former child actress, best known for playing Molly the youngest orphan in the 1982 film version of the musical Annie.
Gisondi was born and grew up in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey,Roncace, Kelly. "Jersey's Most Famous by County", The Star-Ledger, July 24, 2016. Accessed August 8, 2025, via Newspapers.com. "Tori Ann Gisondi, played Molly the orphan in 1982 film Annie, was born and raised in Egg Harbor Township, and currently teaches in Somers Point."Ramirez, Christopher. "Egg Harbor Township marks 300th birthday with bash at the Shore Mall", The Press of Atlantic City, January 20, 2012. Accessed August 8, 2025, via Newspapers.com. "Cub Scout Pack 94 will lead in a flag salute and township resident Toni Ann Gisondi-Pugliese will sing the national anthem." where she attended Holy Spirit High School."Memorabilia merchants, collectibles, comics crowds come together at OC Con", Ocean City Sentinel, April 9, 2024. Accessed August 8, 2025. "Toni Ann Gisondi, a Holy Spirit High School graduate from nearby Egg Harbor Township, portrayed orphan Molly and Rosanne Sorrentino of New York City played Pepper."
Acting career
Gisondi was six when she was picked for the role of Molly in the 1982 film version of the musical Annie, which starred Aileen Quinn in the title role. She was nominated for "Best Young Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture" in the 1981–1982 Young Artist Awards, and merited a mention in the 2002 edition of the St. James Encyclopedia of Pop Culture, for her "sweet" performance.
She also performed on the best-selling soundtrack album to the movie of Annie and went on to act in a made-for-TV movie, The Children's Story, also in 1982, in which she played a student. She has not done any acting work since.
Personal life Gisondi is married to Theodore Pugliese and the couple has two daughters, Molly Marie and Melody Rose. Molly, who was born on November 1, 2000, shares her name with the orphan Gisondi played in Annie.
References
External links
Jon Merrill's Annie movie trivia The 2008 Barnes and Noble "Life After Tomorrow Reunion," which Gisondi attended