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Nationality
  
American

Name
  
Tony Jr.


Role
  
Actor

Siblings
  
Nicholas Lucidonio

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Born
  
March 12, 1962 (age 62) (
1962-03-12
)
Philadelphia, PA

Parents
  
Clara Lucidonio, Anthony Lucidonio Sr.

Movies and TV shows
  
Frankenfood, The Nail: The Story of Joey N, Invincible, The Mighty Macs, Dominator

Similar People
  
James Quattrochi, Donald Farmer, Alan Grant, Doug Bradley, Jon Turteltaub

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Anthony Lucidonio Jr. (born March 12, 1962) better known as Tony Luke Jr. is an American restaurateur, entrepreneur, actor, TV host, screenwriter, songwriter, and sports reporter who founded the cheesesteak franchise Tony Luke's.

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Career

Luke was born in South Philadelphia. He attended Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts. Addicted to methamphetamine as a teenager, he today says he uses that experience and the fighting and hustling of his youth to tell kids that difficulties can be overcome.

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After high school, Luke married at age 18. With a growing family to support, Luke went to work with his father in food trucks and other odd jobs. He was a state kickboxing champion in 1982-83.

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In the early 1990s Luke, his father and his brother, Nicky, bought a property near the expressway in South Philadelphia. To avoid competition with other local businesses, the original Tony Luke's stand offered a more diversified menu, offering hoagies and other fare, along with cheesesteaks. Luke Jr. soon took over the store's marketing.

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Eventually, the business grew to include several locations in the Philadelphia area and a line of frozen sandwiches. Through a partnership with Rastelli Foods Group, the business now has several franchised locations in Bahrain.

In 2011, after 31 years of marriage, Luke and his wife divorced. He has three sons, all of whom work for him.

Acting

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  • The Jamie Kennedy Experiment (2003) as Anthony Martinelli
  • Hack (2003) – episode "Dial 'O' for Murder" as vendor
  • Mafioso: The Father, the Son (2004) as Paulie Hammer
  • 10th & Wolf (2006) as Rocco
  • Invincible (2006) as cape-clad fan
  • The Nail: The Story of Joey Nardone (2009) as Joey Nardone
  • The Mighty Macs (2010) as Salvatore Galentino

    • As self

  • Tony Luke's Eaglemania (2010)
  • Frankenfood (SpikeTV) (2014) Co-host and judge
  • Food Mashups With Tony Luke Jr. (2015) web series, host

    • As producer

  • The Nail: The Story of Joey Nardone (2009)

    • Restaurant business

    Luke's restaurant franchise, Tony Luke's, has expanded from its original South Philadelphia location to Citizens Bank Park, Atlantic City, The Wildwoods, and the Kingdom of Bahrain. Luke's frozen line "Tony Luke's Pronto" is available nationally. Luke and his restaurants have earned numerous awards and recognition from both local and national publications, as well being featured in episodes of Throwdown! with Bobby Flay, Dinner: Impossible, Man v. Food and Food Wars.

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    Luke opened a location in Bahrain in 2010 and plans on opening 60 more in the Middle East and North Africa.

    Sports broadcasting

    He was the host of "Tony Luke's Eaglemania" which aired Saturday nights on Philadelphia's ABC affiliate WPVI-TV for a portion of the Eagles' 2010 season.

    Filmography

    Actor
    2021
    Gravesend (TV Series) as
    Remo
    - The Cyclone (2023) - Remo
    - It's A South Philly Thing (2022) - Remo
    - It's Sauce, Not Gravy (2022) - Remo
    - Rudy Giuliani (2021) - Remo
    - Miami Nights (2021) - Remo
    2022
    Off-Time as
    Moe Luciano
    2018
    Gotti as
    No Ears (as Tony Luke)
    2009
    The Mighty Macs as
    Salvatore Galentino
    2009
    The Nail: The Story of Joey Nardone as
    Joey Nardone
    2009
    The Burnt House as
    Henry
    2009
    Mortal Sin as
    Luco
    2008
    Return to Sleepaway Camp (Video) as
    Bo
    2008
    Sight (Video) as
    Paul
    2007
    The Unknown Trilogy as
    Tony (segment "Frankie the Squirrel")
    2006
    Invincible as
    Cape-Clad Fan
    2006
    10th & Wolf as
    Rocco
    2005
    Straight Forward as
    Sheriff
    2005
    New Liberty (Short) as
    Cowboy #2
    2004
    National Treasure as
    Strip Club Sweeper (uncredited)
    2003
    Hack (TV Series) as
    Vendor
    - Dial 'O' for Murder (2003) - Vendor
    2001
    Mafioso: The Father, the Son as
    Paulie Hammer
    2001
    Killer Instinct as
    Victim In Woods (uncredited)
    1998
    The Evil Within (Video) as
    Bruno
    1996
    Up Close & Personal as
    Convict (uncredited)
    Writer
    2009
    The Nail: The Story of Joey Nardone (story)
    Producer
    2009
    The Nail: The Story of Joey Nardone (executive producer)
    Thanks
    2011
    Booted (thanks - as Tony Luke)
    Self
    2024
    Cheesesteak City: A Documentary Film (Documentary) (post-production) as
    Self - Interviewee / Shop Owner / Public Speaker
    2020
    Hollywood Dream Maker (Podcast Series) as
    Self
    - Acting, Addiction, and Advice with Tony Luke (2020) - Self
    2020
    The Comedy Kitchen Podcast (TV Mini Series) as
    Self
    2020
    All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate (TV Series) as
    Self - Co-Owner: Tony Luke's
    - Sensational Sandwiches (2020) - Self - Co-Owner: Tony Luke's
    2019
    Comedy Kitchen (TV Series) as
    Self - Host
    - Bill Bellamy vs. Keith Breedlove - Self - Host
    - Heather McDonald vs. Gina Neely - Self - Host
    - Bobby Slayton vs. Todd Stein - Self - Host
    - Craig Shoemaker vs. Tony Luke - Self - Host
    2015
    Poker Night in America (TV Series) as
    Self
    - Sugar on Top (2016) - Self
    - Dalla in 'Delphia (2016) - Self
    - America's True Pastime (2015) - Self
    - Eat Dessert First (2015) - Self
    - Cheesesteak Battle (2015) - Self
    - High Steaks Poker (2015) - Self
    - Ladies Night is Alright, Pt. 3 (2015) - Self
    - Ladies Night is Alright, Pt. 2 (2015) - Self
    2014
    Frankenfood (TV Series) as
    Self Co Host / Self - Co-Host / Self Co-Host
    - Lone Star Cooks Cowboy Up (2014) - Self - Co-Host
    - Don't Mess with Tex Mex (2014) - Self - Co-Host
    - Texas Sized Taste (2014) - Self - Co-Host
    - City of Culinary Love (2014) - Self Co-Host
    - A Sampling of the Second City (2014) - Self Co Host
    - Bring It on Brooklyn! (2014) - Self Co-Host
    - Taste of the Turnpike (2014) - Self Co Host
    - Milwaukee Madness (2014) - Self Co Host
    - A Bite of the Big Apple (2014) - Self Co Host
    - Blown Away by the Windy City (2014) - Self Co Host
    2014
    Guys Choice Awards 2014 (TV Special) as
    Self
    2013
    Not My Mama's Meals (TV Series) as
    Self
    - Philly on My Mind (2013) - Self
    2013
    Phillies Nation TV (TV Series) as
    Self - Guest
    - The Utleys, Rollins HOF Credentials, Tony Luke (2013) - Self - Guest
    2012
    Mancation as
    Self
    2012
    Live from Daryl's House (TV Series documentary) as
    Self
    - Allen Stone (2012) - Self
    2011
    Booted as
    Self
    2011
    Love Lust (TV Series documentary) as
    Self
    - Love Lust & Street Eats (2011) - Self (as Tony Luke)
    2006
    Throwdown with Bobby Flay (TV Series) as
    Self
    - Grinders (2011) - Self
    - Cheese Steaks (2006) - Self
    2010
    Food Feuds (TV Series) as
    Self
    - Pork Feuds (2010) - Self
    2010
    Food Wars (TV Series) as
    Self
    - Philly Cheesesteaks (2010) - Self
    2010
    Keep Movin' on: A Portrait of Vinnie Paz (Documentary short) as
    Self
    2010
    The Best Thing I Ever Ate (TV Series) as
    Self
    - Regional Favorites (2010) - Self
    2009
    Eye of the Tiger; Thrill of the Fight as
    Self
    2009
    Man v. Food (TV Series) as
    Self
    - Philadelphia, PA (2009) - Self
    2008
    Dinner: Impossible (TV Series) as
    Self
    - Crayon Craziness (2008) - Self
    - Block Party Blowout (2008) - Self
    2007
    This Is My Cheesesteak (Documentary) as
    Self
    2004
    The Justin Harvey Show! (Podcast Series) as
    Self
    2003
    The Jamie Kennedy Experiment (TV Series) as
    Anthony Martinelli
    - Episode #3.21 (2004) - Anthony Martinelli
    - Episode #3.6 (2003) - Anthony Martinelli
    1986
    Dance Party USA (TV Series) as
    Performer (as Anthony Lucidonio Jr)

    References

    Tony Luke Jr. Wikipedia
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