Tony Mordente was born on December 3, 1935 in New York City, New York, USA. He is a director and producer, known for West Side Story (1961), The Greatest American Hero (1981) and Quincy M.E. (1976). He has been married to Jean G Fraser since December 30, 1978. They have one child. He was previously married to Sandra C Roveta and Chita Rivera.
Met Chita Rivera during the run of "West Side Story" in 1957 (she
played Anita) and married her in December of that same year.
American dancer and choreographer who played Action, a Jet gang member, in
the original Broadway version of "West Side Story." Later turned TV
director.
Played A-Rab in the stage version of "West Side Story" before playing
Action in the film version (West Side Story (1961)).