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Occupation
  
Actor

Height
  
1.07 m

Years active
  
1980–present

Spouse
  
Otelia Cox (m. 1981)

Name
  
Tony Cox

Role
  
Actor


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Full Name
  
Joseph Anthony Cox

Born
  
March 31, 1958 (age 65) (
1958-03-31
)
Manhattan, New York, U.S.

Parents
  
Henretta Cox-Penn, Joe Cox

Movies
  
Bad Santa, Oz the Great and Powerful, Epic Movie, The Warrior's Way, Me - Myself & Irene

Similar People
  
Brett Kelly, Terry Zwigoff, Billy Bob Thornton, Lauren Graham, Bill Cobbs

Profiles


Education
  
Alabama State University

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Joseph Anthony "Tony" Cox (born March 31, 1958) is an American actor known for his roles in Bad Santa, Me, Myself and Irene, Date Movie, Epic Movie and Disaster Movie. He is also known for his role in George Lucas's Willow, as an Ewok in Return of the Jedi and as The Preacher in Tim Burton's Beetlejuice. Cox also appeared in various music videos.

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Early life

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Cox was born in Manhattan, New York, the son of Henrietta Cox-Penn and Joe Cox. He spent his childhood in Uniontown, Alabama, with his grandmother and grandfather, Lottie and Henry Jones. His mother and stepfather, Rudolph (Rudy) Penn, live in College Park, Georgia. By the age of 10 he became an avid drummer. He met his future wife, Otelia, during high school. They were eventually married in 1981 when Cox was 23 years old.

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After graduation from high school, Cox attended the University of Alabama and originally planned to study music. Cox said in a 2003 interview with Jet magazine, "I played by ear. It was exactly like in Drumline. I played against some of the drummers from the school, and they didn't have anything on me. I just couldn't read music."

Career

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Shortly thereafter, Cox decided to pursue acting after watching Billy Barty, a dwarf who was an actor and also founder of the organization Little People of America. Encouraged by relatives and friends, he moved to Los Angeles at age 18. He began taking classes at the Merrick Studio School of Acting with Scriptwriter De De Tillman and soon began working in commercials, film, and television roles. He is better known for his roles in Bad Santa where he played Marcus, the brains of a safe cracking team, and in Date Movie where he played a parody of Dr. Hitch from Hitch. As second lead to Billy Bob Thornton, Cox's role in Bad Santa in which his character gradually changed from the main character's friend to his adversary was his first and only role as a main character (as of 2015). Cox reprised his role as Marcus in Bad Santa 2, released in 2016.

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Cox also appeared on the TV show Martin in the first season, playing the character Bennie, in which he helps his friend Trey, played by Bushwick Bill, beat up Tommy played by Thomas Mikal Ford, over Tommy allegedly "stealing" his ex-girlfriend.

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Cox also appeared in a pivotal role in the Farrelly Brothers' movie Me, Myself & Irene. Playing a Mensa International-member limousine driver who steals Jim Carrey's character's girlfriend, Cox once again distinguished himself as an adept comedic actor.

Filmography

Actor
-
Oz the Great and Powerful 2 (announced) as
Knuck
2018
Pixar Short Films Collection 3 (Video) as
Chuck E. Duck (voice)
2016
Bad Santa 2 as
Marcus Skidmore
2015
Miss Famous (Short) as
Mr. Chubs
2015
The Heyday of the Insensitive Bastards as
Mr. Chubb
2015
Strange Magic as
Plum Elf (voice)
2014
Dick's Sporting Goods Commercial - Training All Year (Short)
2014
Almost Human (TV Series) as
Di Carlo
- Beholder (2014) - Di Carlo
2013
White T as
Head Bouncer
2013
Oz the Great and Powerful as
Knuck
2012
A Fairly Odd Christmas (TV Movie) as
Elmer the Elder Elf
2012
Toy Story Toons: Partysaurus Rex (Short) as
Chuck E. Duck (voice)
2012
Guns, Girls and Gambling as
Little Person Elvis
2011
The Legend of Awesomest Maximus as
Minoritees
2011
Tumor & Gooch (Short) as
Tumor
2011
Monster of the House (TV Movie) as
Marty
2010
The Warrior's Way as
Eight-Ball
2010
Meet Monica Velour as
Petting Zoo Club Owner
2009
The Mail Man as
Randy Johnson
2008
Disaster Movie as
Indiana Jones
2008
The Hustle as
Biggman
2007
Carpoolers (TV Series) as
Seth
- The Seminar (2007) - Seth
2007
Black Supaman (Video) as
Rabbit
2007
Who's Your Caddy? as
Big Willie Johnson
2007
Uncle P as
Little Doctor
2007
Epic Movie as
Bink
2006
TV: The Movie as
Stubbs
2006
Instant Def (TV Series) as
Mr. Boo-T
- Every Dog Has His Day (2006) - Mr. Boo-T
- Smiling Faces (2006) - Mr. Boo-T
- Power to the People (2006) - Mr. Boo-T
- Still We Rise (2006) - Mr. Boo-T
- The Knockout (2006) - Mr. Boo-T
2006
Date Movie as
Hitch
2005
Dante (TV Movie) as
Uncle Goldey
2004
Humor Me (TV Movie) as
Roy
2004
Eminem: Just Lose It (Music Video short) as
Marcus
2004
Rescue Me (TV Series) as
Arlo
- Sanctuary (2004) - Arlo
- Leaving (2004) - Arlo
- Mom (2004) - Arlo
2004
Back by Midnight as
Smitty
2004
Method & Red (TV Series)
- Neighborhood Watch (2004)
2003
Bad Santa: Deleted and Alternate Scenes (Video short) as
Marcus
2003
Bad Santa: Outtakes (Video short) as
Marcus
2003
Bad Santa as
Marcus
2003
The Hebrew Hammer as
Jamal
2002
Frasier (TV Series) as
Angel #1
- The Proposal (2002) - Angel #1
2000
The Fantasticks as
His Assistant (as Joe Anthony Cox)
2000
Me, Myself & Irene as
Limo Driver
2000
Foo Fighters: Breakout (Music Video) as
Tony Cox
1999
Linc's (TV Series) as
Tony Cox
- Real Time (1999) - Tony Cox
1999
Stark Raving Mad (TV Series) as
Goldy
- Christmas Cheerleader (1999) - Goldy
1997
The Jamie Foxx Show (TV Series) as
Sweet & Low
- Step Up to Get Beat Down (1997) - Sweet & Low
1997
Claude's Crib (TV Series) as
Shorty - Reenactment
- Hometown Hero - Shorty - Reenactment
1996
2Pac feat. Dr. Dre & Roger Troutman: California Love (Music Video) as
Dwarf Soldier
1996
Mad TV (TV Series) as
Mr. White
- Episode #2.6 (1996) - Mr. White
1995
W.E.I.R.D. World (TV Movie) as
Dwarf Convience Store Clerk
1995
Friday as
Mr. Parker
1994
Loadstar: The Legend of Tully Bodine (Video Game) as
Bartender #1
1993
Martin (TV Series) as
Mr. Johnson / Bennie
- Go Tell It on the Martin (1994) - Mr. Johnson
- Your Arms Are Too Short to Box with Martin (1993) - Bennie
1994
Blankman as
Midgetman
1994
Ghoulies IV (Video) as
Ghoulie Dark
1994
Leprechaun 2 as
African-American Leprechaun
1994
The Silence of the Hams as
Dwarf Guard
1993
Coolio: County Line (Music Video) as
Thief
1993
Percy & Thunder (TV Movie) as
Lester
1992
Timmy T.: Over You (Music Video) as
Circus performer
1992
In Living Color (TV Series) as
Presenter
- Black People Awards (1992) - Presenter
1992
Mom and Dad Save the World as
Blaaatt (Bulldog)
1991
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey as
Station (uncredited)
1991
The Dark Backward as
Human Xylophone
1990
Married... with Children (TV Series) as
Alien
- Married- with Aliens (1990) - Alien
1990
Spaced Invaders as
Pez
1990
Hollywood Hot Tubs 2: Educating Crystal as
Hot Dog Man
1990
Rockula as
Big Al
1989
Nerds of a Feather as
Little Army of Little Russian Soldiers
1988
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka as
Wayne Evans
1988
Bird as
Pee Wee Marquette
1988
Willow as
Vohnkar Warrior
1988
Beetlejuice as
Preacher
1987
Thirtysomething (TV Series) as
Dread
- Nice Work If You Can Get It (1987) - Dread
1987
Rented Lips as
Tyrell
1987
Spaceballs as
Dink
1987
Retribution as
Hotel Resident
1986
Captain EO Promo & Pre-show (Short) as
Hooter
1986
Valet Girls as
Sammy Rodenko
1986
Captain EO (Short) as
Hooter
1986
Hollywood Zap as
Kong
1986
Invaders from Mars as
Drone (as Joe Anthony Cox)
1985
The Beaver Gets a Boner (Short) as
Leroy
1985
ABC Weekend Specials (TV Series) as
Suit Performer
- The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin (1985) - Suit Performer
1985
Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (TV Movie) as
Willy
1984
Faerie Tale Theatre (TV Series) as
Herald / Bubba
- Puss in Boots (1985) - Herald
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1984) - Bubba
1984
The Ewok Adventure (TV Movie) as
Widdle
1984
Pryor's Place (TV Series) as
Dumb #2
- Voyage to the Planet of the Dumb (1984) - Dumb #2
1983
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi as
Ewok
1982
Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again as
Lawn Jockey #1
1982
Blade Runner as
Street Vandal (uncredited)
1982
Penitentiary II as
Midget (as Joe Anthony Cox)
1982
The Greatest American Hero (TV Series) as
Circus Dwarf
- Just Another Three-Ring Circus (1982) - Circus Dwarf (as Joe Anthony Cox)
1981
Under the Rainbow as
Hotel Rainbow Guest (as Joe Anthony Cox)
1981
Nice Dreams as
Midget Nut (as Joe Anthony Cox)
1981
Smokey Bites the Dust as
Desk Clerk (as Joe Anthony Cox)
1981
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (TV Series) as
Private Zedht
- Shgoratchx! (1981) - Private Zedht
1980
Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype as
Bad William (as Joe Anthony Cox)
Stunts
1992
Leprechaun (stunt performer)
1984
The Ewok Adventure (TV Movie) (stunts - uncredited)
1982
Blade Runner (stunts - uncredited)
Producer
2009
The Mail Man (producer)
Director
1985
Your Mother Wouldn't Like It (TV Series)
Thanks
2016
I, Daniel Blake (thanks)
Self
-
Yub-Nub! The Forgotten Ewok adventures (Documentary) (pre-production)
2023
Masters of the Grind (Documentary) as
Self
2016
Last Call with Carson Daly (TV Series) as
Self
- Emmanuelle Chriqui/Wolf Parade/Tony Cox (2016) - Self
2016
Made in Hollywood (TV Series) as
Self
- Moana/Bad Santa 2/Rules Don't Apply/Jackie (2016) - Self
2016
The Real (TV Series) as
Self
- Angela Simmons/Tony Cox/Chef Bruno/Shoutrageous (2016) - Self
2016
Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 23 November 2016 (2016) - Self
2016
The Hollywood Shorties (Documentary) as
Self
2010
Psych (TV Series) as
Self
- The Polarizing Express (2010) - Self
2009
'Friday' Straight Up (Video documentary short) as
Self
2007
In Bed with Carrie (TV Series) as
Self
- Faizon Love & Tony Cox (2007) - Self
2004
The AMC Project: The Talent Collector (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2004
Making the Video (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Eminem: Just Lose It (2004) - Self
2003
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Brian Williams/Tony Cox/Jim Gaffigan (2003) - Self - Guest
2003
3rd Annual BET Awards (TV Special documentary) as
Self
2001
The Test (TV Series) as
Self - Panelist
- The Little Person Test - Self - Panelist
2000
Linc's (TV Series) as
Self
- A Dry White Season (2000) - Self
1986
The Making of 'Captain Eo' (TV Movie documentary) as
Hooter
1986
Good Morning America (TV Series) as
Self
- Dated 13 January 1986 (1986) - Self
Archive Footage
2014
Nostalgia Critic (TV Series) as
Marcus
- Overlooked Christmas Specials (2014) - Marcus (uncredited)
2006
20 to 1 (TV Series documentary) as
Shonte Jackson
- Magnificent Movies (2006) - Shonte Jackson (uncredited)
2004
Star Wars: Battlefront (Video Game) as
Ewok

References

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