Actor in ‘Annie Hall’ & Andre Woody Allen -Movies was 85

Tony Roberts, the actor who collaborated with such filmmakers as Woody Allen and Sidney Lumet, is dead. He was 85.

The Broadway -Actor’s daughter and only surviving Nicole Byg confirmed Robert’s death to New York Times After he died on Friday in his Manhattan home after complications of lung cancer.

IN Play it again, Sam (1972), Annie Hall (1977), Stardust Memories (1980) and Hannah and her sisters (1986) Roberts was known for playing Allen’s nonchalant friend who balanced the author and the star’s anxious presence on screen.

The actor also appeared in Lumets Serpico (1973) and Just tell me what you want (1980).

Roberts’ other film credits include Star Spangled Girl (1971), Roofing of Pelham 123 (1974) and Amityville 3-D (1983), as well as episodes with shows as The love boat. Stairs John, Md. Matlock. Carol Burnett Show. All my kids and Law & Order.

Roberts is also known for his scene acting appearing on Broadway in such shows as Barefoot in the park. Sugar. The cabaret and Xanadu.

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