Tony Roberts, Woody Allen’s friend and Tony Award-nominated theatre artist dies at 85

Tony Roberts, Woody Allen’s friend and Tony Award-nominated theatre artist dies at 85

Tony Award-nominated theatre artist Tony Roberts breathed his last at the age of 85 on Saturday. He was a versatile artist and used to work on both plays and musicals. Renowned for his seamless transition between musicals and dramatic plays, Roberts had also earned a Tony Award nomination. His frequent appearances in Woody Allen films, often playing Allen’s trusted sidekick, cemented his place in Hollywood history. Roberts’ death was confirmed by his daughter Nicole Burleigh. Tony Award-nominated theatre artist Tony Roberts breathed his last at the age of 85 on Saturday. He was a versatile artist and used to work on both plays and musicals. Renowned for his seamless transition between musicals and dramatic plays, Roberts had also earned a Tony Award nomination. His frequent appearances in Woody Allen films, often playing Allen’s trusted sidekick, cemented his place in Hollywood history. Roberts’ death was confirmed by his daughter Nicole Burleigh.   IndiaTV Entertainment: Google News Feed