Anthony LaPaglia
Anthony LaPaglia is an Australian actor known for his versatile performances in film and television. He gained recognition for roles in 'Lantana' and the TV series 'Without a Trace'. LaPaglia's career spans various genres, showcasing his ability to portray complex characters, often marked by his... Read More
Known for
Annabelle: Creation (2017)
Several years after the tragic death of their little girl, a doll maker and his wife welcome a nun and several girls from a...
Happy Feet (2006)
Into the world of the Emperor Penguins, who find their soul mates through song, a penguin is born who cannot sing. But he can...
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole (2010)
When a young owl is abducted by an evil Owl army, he must escape with new-found friends and seek the legendary Guardians to stop...
Personal details
Credits
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Everybody's Live with John MulaneyJohn Mulaney conducts the first-ever celebrity sit-down talk show. Live every week. |
Self - Willy Loman, Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne, AUS, 2023 (Pre-Tape Segment) | |
| 2024 |
Boy Swallows UniverseA young boy growing up in the suburbs of 1980s Brisbane faces the harsh realities of life — and the... |
Tytus Broz | |
| 2023 |
The Black HandAnthony LaPaglia explores an Australian Italian community's struggle against hard times, extreme politics, looming war and the mafia in their... |
Self | |
| 2023 |
Florida ManA disgraced cop in debt is forced to return to his home state of Florida for a shady mission only... |
Sonny Valentine | |
| 2022 |
Sky Blue: Inside Sydney FCA view inside Sydney FC men's and women's teams during the 2021/22 A-League seasons, the club seeking redemption after both... |
Narrator | |
| 2021 |
NitramBased on true events, "Nitram" lives with his parents in suburban Australia in the mid-90s. He lives a life of... |
Dad | |
| 2021 |
PearlAfter her mother is murdered by her stepfather, gifted 15 year old student Pearl goes to live with an ex-lover... |
Jack Wolf | |
| 2020 |
Faith & Fear: The Conjuring UniverseBefore The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It began filming, a bishop from the Order of Exorcists was called... |
Self | |
| 2020 |
Halifax: RetributionA sniper is on the loose, as Jane Halifax comes back to the rescue to find the sniper before its... |
Tom Saracen | |
| 2019 |
Dark Whispers - Volume 1When Clara discovers her deceased mother’s revered ‘Book of Dark Whispers’, she can’t stop reading the strange stories within its... |
Driver | |
| 2019 |
BelowIn a near-future, darknet grifter Dougie is recruited to work security at a refugee detention centre. There, he is drawn... |
Terry | |
| 2018 |
Toy GunRuggero, a meek young man, impulsively robs a bank to prove to his ex-wife that he is courageous and masculine.... |
Gaetano Lolli | |
| 2017 |
SunshineThis drama mini-series follows a group of friends from the South Sudanese community living in Sunshine, a suburb in the... |
Eddie | |
| 2017 |
Sunshine KingsThe story of Sunshine follows the life of Jacob, a young, aspiring South Sudanese-Australian basketball player who is on the... |
Eddie | |
| 2017 |
Bad BloodA dramatization of the life and death of Montreal mob boss Vito Rizzuto. |
Vito Rizzuto | |
| 2017 |
Annabelle: CreationSeveral years after the tragic death of their little girl, a doll maker and his wife welcome a nun and... |
Samuel Mullins | |
| 2017 |
RivieraAfter newlywed Georgina's billionaire husband Constantine is killed in a yacht explosion, she is shocked to discover the fortune and... |
Constantine Clios | |
| 2016 |
The AssignmentAce assassin Frank Kitchen is double crossed by gangsters and falls into the hands of rogue surgeon known as The... |
Honest John Hartunian | |
| 2016 |
A Month of SundaysFrank Mollard, divorced but still attached, can't move on and also can't sell a house in a property boom, much... |
Frank Mollard | |
| 2015 |
This Isn't FunnyMeeting the right person at the wrong time can be the best thing that ever happened to you. |
Mike | |
| 2015 |
NewcomerWhen a rookie operative's mistake costs the lives of his entire team, he's forced on the run and must piece... |
Daniel | |
| 2015 |
Holding the ManTim and John fell in love while teenagers at their all-boys high school. John was captain of the football team,... |
Bob Caleo | |
| 2015 |
The Eichmann ShowThe behind-the-scenes true life story of a groundbreaking producer, Milton Fruchtman, and blacklisted TV director Leo Hurwitz who, overcoming enormous... |
Leo Hurwitz | |
| 2014 |
Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show“Showrunners” is the first ever feature length documentary film to explore the fascinating world of US television showrunners and the... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
Big Stone GapA story centered on a transitional point in the life of Ave Maria Mulligan, the heart of her community in... |
Spec Broadwater | |
| 2014 |
A Good MarriageAfter 25 years of a good marriage, what will Darcy do once she discovers her husband's sinister secret? |
Bob Anderson | |
| 2014 |
The CodeThe Code is a drama series which tells tells the story of two brothers who discover some information that those... |
Jan Roth | |
| 2013 |
Lygon Street - Si parla ItalianoThe true story of an iconic street, as told by the men and women who made it. Narrated by Anthony... |
Narrator | |
| 2013 |
Crazy Kind of LoveWhile re-evaluating her life, a mother relies on her stoner son and his awkward brother to keep life interesting. When... |
Gordie | |
| 2012 |
Underground: The Julian Assange StoryIn 1989, known as Mendax, Julian Assange and two friends formed a group called the International Subversives. Using early home... |
Ken Roberts | |
| 2012 |
MentalA charismatic, crazy hothead transforms a family's life when she becomes the nanny of five girls. |
Barry Moochmore | |
| 2012 |
AmericanaA legendary fashion designer - his life, his job and his family. |
Robert Soulter | |
| 2012 |
OvernightAfter breaking up with her boyfriend on Valentine's Day, Jenny shares a red-eye flight from Los Angeles to New York... |
Tully | |
| 2011 |
Happy Feet TwoMumble the penguin has a problem: his son Erik, who is reluctant to dance, encounters the Mighty Sven — a... |
Alpha Skua (voice) | |
| 2011 |
All Star SupermanLex Luthor enacts his plan to rid the world of Superman, once and for all. Succeeding with solar radiation poisoning,... |
Lex Luthor (voice) | |
| 2011 |
In Loco ParentisTwo men confront each other in a strange underground room. Before long, this uneasy interrogation takes a series of unexpected... |
Dad | |
| 2010 |
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'HooleWhen a young owl is abducted by an evil Owl army, he must escape with new-found friends and seek the... |
Twilight (voice) | |
| 2009 |
BaliboAs Indonesia prepares to invade the tiny nation of East Timor, five Australian based journalists go missing. Four weeks later,... |
Roger East | |
| 2009 |
$9.99Have you ever wondered "What is the meaning of life? Why do we exist?" The answer to this vexing question... |
Jim Peck (voice) | |
| 2008 |
Q&AHosted by Hamish Macdonald, Q&A puts punters, pollies and pundits together in the studio to thrash out the hot issues... |
Self - Panellist | |
| 2006 |
The ArchitectAn architect engages in conflict with an activist who lives in a dangerous complex the architect designed. |
Leo Waters | |
| 2006 |
Happy FeetInto the world of the Emperor Penguins, who find their soul mates through song, a penguin is born who cannot... |
Boss Skua (voice) | |
| 2006 |
PlayedAn examination of the malevolent London underworld with it's despicable criminal underground. Ray (Mick Rossi) just finished an eight year... |
Detective Drummond | |
| 2004 |
Winter SolsticeA widower confronts his older son's decision to leave home and his younger son's self-destructive behavior. |
Jim Winters | |
| 2003 |
Spinning BorisRussian political elite hires American consultants to help with President Yeltsin's re-election campaign when his approval rating is down to... |
Dick Dresner | |
| 2003 |
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowThe Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres. |
Self | |
| 2003 |
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. |
Self | |
| 2003 |
ManhoodFilled with both laughter and tears, Manhood is a fascinating exploration of the interpersonal relationships that can define - or... |
Jack's Attorney | |
| 2003 |
Happy HourTulley, a once-promising literary star now biding his time as an advertising copy editor, moves from cynicism to acceptance as... |
Tulley | |
| 2002 |
Analyze ThatThe mafia's Paul Vitti is back in prison and will need some serious counseling when he gets out. Naturally, he... |
Anthony Bella / Nicky Caesar (uncredited) | |
| 2002 |
Without a TraceThe series follows the ventures of a Missing Persons Unit of the FBI in New York City. |
Jack Malone | |
| 2002 |
The GuysThe story of a fire captain who lost eight men in the collapse of the World Trade Center and the... |
Nick | |
| 2002 |
I'm with LucyIt's an hour before Lucy's wedding and her best friend wants to hear all about what led up to that... |
Date 3 - Bobby | |
| 2002 |
The Nature of LantanaThe making of Lantana, a 2001 Australian drama film directed by Ray Lawrence and starring Anthony LaPaglia, Kerry Armstrong, Geoffrey... |
Self | |
| 2002 |
Dead HeatBoston cop Pally is forced into early retirement, putting a strain on his marriage. Pally's stepbrother, Ray, attempts to lift... |
Ray | |
| 2002 |
Road to PerditionMike Sullivan works as a hit man for crime boss John Rooney. Sullivan views Rooney as a father figure, however... |
Al Capone (uncredited) | |
| 2002 |
The Salton SeaAfter the murder of his beloved wife, a man in search of redemption is set adrift in a world where... |
Al Garcetti | |
| 2001 |
LantanaPlagued with grief over the murder of her daughter, Valerie Somers suspects that her husband John is cheating on her.... |
Leon Zat | |
| 2001 |
The BankThe Bank, a world ripe with avarice and corruption, where O'Reilly and his ilk can thrive and honest Aussie battlers... |
Simon O'Reily | |
| 2001 |
On the EdgeA compendium of three short science-fiction films, each with a decidedly feminist slant. |
Dr. Maas (segment "The Other Side") | |
| 2001 |
Jack the DogJack is a dog. When he's not photographing women, as a profession, he's seducing them. Until now. Home from Paris,... |
Jack's Attorney | |
| 2000 |
The House of MirthIn early 20th century New York City, an impoverished socialite desperately seeks a suitable husband as she gradually finds herself... |
Sim Rosedale | |
| 2000 |
CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationA Las Vegas team of forensic investigators are trained to solve criminal cases by scouring the crime scene, collecting irrefutable... |
Jack Malone | |
| 2000 |
Autumn in New YorkWill Keane, a Manhattan restaurateur, is content with his playboy lifestyle until he meets Charlotte Fielding, a free-spirited young woman.... |
John Volpe | |
| 2000 |
Looking for AlibrandiJosie Alibrandi is 17 and doesn't know where she belongs. This year, however, everything is going to change. Josie will... |
Michael Andretti | |
| 2000 |
Company ManIn the 1960's, a school teacher pretends to be a CIA spy to get his nagging wife off his back.... |
Fidel Castro | |
| 1999 |
Sweet and LowdownIn the 1930s, jazz guitarist Emmet Ray idolizes Django Reinhardt, faces gangsters and falls in love with a mute woman. |
Al Torrio | |
| 1999 |
Black and BlueAfter a woman's husband beats and abuses her, she and her son join the witness protection program and move away... |
Bobby Benedetto | |
| 1999 |
The Early ShowThe Early Show is an American morning television show which was broadcast by CBS from New York City from 1999... |
Self | |
| 1999 |
RoveRove, formerly Rove Live, was an Australian television variety show which premiered on the Nine Network on 22 September 1999,... |
Self | |
| 1999 |
Summer of SamSpike Lee's take on the "Son of Sam" murders in New York City during the summer of 1977 centering on... |
Detective Lou Petrocelli | |
| 1999 |
LanskyOrganized crime boss Meyer Lansky remembers his life as he is moving about the world looking for some country that... |
Charlie "Lucky" Luciano | |
| 1998 |
PhoenixGambling fever -- along with a brutal bookie -- leads three crooked cops into a double-dealing scheme that lands them... |
Mike Henshaw | |
| 1998 |
The Repair ShopA former member of a covert government agency turns the table on his pursuers and former colleagues. |
Unknown character | |
| 1997 |
The ViewABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro... |
Self | |
| 1997 |
Murder One: Diary of a Serial KillerWyler and associates take on the case of an admitted serial killer. |
Jimmy Wyler | |
| 1997 |
The Garden of RedemptionA priest struggles with his religious beliefs as he sees his countrymen murdered in Nazi occupied Italy and as he... |
Don Paolo Montale | |
| 1997 |
CommandmentsSeth Warner has reached the end of his rope. Ever since his wife died two years earlier, his world has... |
Harry Luce | |
| 1996 |
Brilliant LiesSusy Conner accuses former employer, Gary Fitzgerald, of harassment and unfair dismissal for failing to comply with his sexual demands.... |
Gary Fitzgerald | |
| 1996 |
The Daily ShowThe World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture. |
Self | |
| 1996 |
Trees LoungeTommy has lost his job, his love and his life. He lives in a small apartment above the Trees Lounge,... |
Rob | |
| 1996 |
Never Give Up: The Jimmy V StoryThe biography of Jimmy Valvano, American sports reporter and basketball coach, who died of cancer in 1993. |
Jim Valvano | |
| 1996 |
ChameleonAn undercover agent uses his rare personality disorder in pursuing the drug-cartel leader responsible for the deaths of his wife... |
Willie Serling | |
| 1995 |
Empire RecordsThe employees of an independent music store learn about each other as they try to stop the store from being... |
Joe Reaves | |
| 1995 |
Murder OneTheodore 'Teddy' Hoffman is a highly-regarded defense attorney in a prestigious Los Angeles law firm. Having successfully defended the wealthy... |
Jimmy Wyler | |
| 1994 |
Mixed NutsThe events of a crisis hotline business on one crazy night during the Christmas holidays. |
Felix | |
| 1994 |
Lucky BreakSophie, a writer of racy romance novels, is working on one of her stories in the library, when Eddie overhears... |
Eddie Mercer | |
| 1994 |
KillerCynical hit man Mick is tiring of his job and asks his boss George for time off. However, George gives... |
Mick | |
| 1994 |
The ClientA street-wise kid, Mark Sway, sees the suicide of Jerome Clifford, a prominent Louisiana lawyer, whose current client is Barry... |
Barry Muldano | |
| 1994 |
Past TenseA former cop who is now a novelist notices an attractive young woman move in next door to him. He... |
Larry Talbert | |
| 1994 |
The CustodianDetective James Quinlan has left his alcoholic wife, sprouting a bloom of insecurity, anger and self-motivation within him to expose... |
James Quinlan | |
| 1993 |
FrasierAfter many years spent at the “Cheers” bar, Frasier moves back home to Seattle to work as a radio psychiatrist... |
Simon Moon | |
| 1993 |
Late Show with David LettermanDavid Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a... |
Self - Guest | |
| 1993 |
So I Married an Axe MurdererJust after a bad breakup, Charlie MacKenzie falls for lovely butcher Harriet Michaels and introduces her to his parents. But,... |
Tony Giardino | |
| 1992 |
Innocent BloodMarie is a vampire with a thirst for bad guys. When she fails to properly dispose of one of her... |
Joe Gennaro | |
| 1992 |
Black MagicA young man is tormented by visions of his dead cousin who attempts to warn him of a Witch capable... |
Ross Gage | |
| 1992 |
Whispers in the DarkPsychiatrist Ann Hecker is ending one relationship and possibly starting an important new one, while finding that some of the... |
Larry Morgenstern | |
| 1991 |
Keeper of the CityA vigilante killer becomes a celebrity by gunning down Chicago mobsters, but nobody except a police detective and a local... |
Vince Benedetto | |
| 1991 |
29th StreetAfter winning $6.2 million in the 1976 New York State Lottery, he is arrested for throwing rocks at a church.... |
Frank Pesce Jr. | |
| 1991 |
One Good CopWhen his partner is killed in the line of duty, Artie Lewis becomes the legal guardian of his three orphaned... |
Stevie Diroma | |
| 1991 |
He Said, She SaidWomanising, right-wing Dan Hanson and quiet, liberal Lorie Bryer work for the Baltimore Sun. Rivals for the job of new... |
Mark | |
| 1990 |
Criminal JusticeA knife-scarred victim must identify her assailant beyond a reasonable doubt. Meanwhile the accused is offered a deal if he... |
David Ringel | |
| 1990 |
Betsy's WeddingOffbeat fashion student Betsy Hopper and her straight-laced investment-banker fiancé Jake Lovell just want an intimate little wedding reception, but... |
Stevie Dee | |
| 1989 |
Mortal SinsA PI hired to find a killer is led to a corrupt televangelist. |
Vito | |
| 1989 |
HardballBattles is a 45-year-old hard-nosed veteran cop who is forced to take a desk job or retire. Battles is soon... |
Unknown character | |
| 1989 |
Tales from the CryptCadaverous scream legend the Crypt Keeper is your macabre host for these forays of fright and fun based on the... |
Abel, the Cable Guy | |
| 1989 |
Slaves of New YorkMeet the denizens of New York City: artists, prostitutes, saints, and seers. All are aspiring toward either fame or oblivion... |
Henry | |
| 1989 | Raskin | ||
| 1988 |
Police Story: Gladiator SchoolRobert Conrad is Officer Stacy, an LAPD cop with an attitude. After busting a prostitute, she files a complaint against... |
Sgt. Petrelli | |
| 1988 |
Police StoryAn anthology series, aired in late 1988 as part of the 'ABC Monday Mystery Movie' lineup. The crime drama is... |
Sgt. Petrelli | |
| 1988 |
Frank Nitti: The EnforcerAl Capone may be the most famous Chicago mobster, but his successor, Frank "The Enforcer" Nitti (Anthony LaPaglia), was just... |
Frank Nitti | |
| 1987 |
Cold SteelOn Christmas Eve, Johnny Modine's father is murdered by a psycho cutthroat. The cop swears bloody revenge, though he's taken... |
Spooky | |
| 1986 |
Amazing StoriesA feature film edited from three episodes of Amazing Stories (1985): The Mission, Mummy Daddy, and Go to the Head... |
Mechanic #2 | |
| 1985 |
Amazing StoriesA truly amazing, fantastical, science fiction, funny and odd, and sometimes scary, sad and endearing anthology series presented by Steven... |
mechanic #2 | |
| 1985 |
The Twilight ZoneThis 1980s revival of the classic sci-fi series features a similar style to the original anthology series. Each episode tells... |
Punk #1 (segment "The Last Defender of Camelot") | |
| 1985 |
The EqualizerRobert McCall is a former agent of a secret government agency who is now running his own private crime fighting... |
Agent | |
| 1984 |
Kenny & Dolly: A Christmas to RememberA holiday musical special with Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers based around their best-selling album "Once Upon a Christmas." |
British Flyer | |
| 1984 |
HunterHunter is an American police drama television series created by Frank Lupo, and starring Fred Dryer as Sgt. Rick Hunter... |
Det. Russell Woodward | |
| 1982 |
NatureConsistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy... |
Narrator (voice) | |
| 1980 |
Magnum, P.I.A private investigator who works when he wants, lives in a beachfront estate in Hawaii, drives a posh Ferrari, runs... |
Albert Stanley Higgins | |
| 1956 |
Tony AwardsThe Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway... |
Self - Winner | |
| 1956 |
Tony AwardsThe Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway... |
Self - Presenter | |
| 1944 |
Golden Globe AwardsAn annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign, bestowed by the Hollywood Foreign Press... |
Self - Presenter | |
| 1944 |
Golden Globe AwardsAn annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign, bestowed by the Hollywood Foreign Press... |
Self - Nominee | |
| TBA |
The Change-Up KidBaseball pitching phenom Dean Fosh has a dream - he wants to play the game like no one's ever played... |
Coach Dewey D'Angelo | |
| TBA |
R.U.R.A young woman visits the island factory of Rossum's Universal Robots to emancipate the robots from capitalist exploitation, with catastrophic... |
Unknown character | |
| TBA |
Johnny Warren's Football MissionFollows Johnny Warren's mission to bring soccer into the mainstream, which secured him a place in Australian sporting history. |
Narrator |
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Got a question about Anthony LaPaglia?
Anthony LaPaglia is known for successful films such as 'Lantana', 'The Bank', and 'The Last Train'. His performances often receive critical acclaim, contributing to his reputation as a talented actor.
Yes, Anthony LaPaglia won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role in 'Without a Trace'. He has also received nominations for various other awards throughout his career.
Anthony LaPaglia's first film was 'The Last Cab to Darwin', released in 2015. However, he gained early recognition with roles in Australian television and theater before transitioning to films.
Career highlights include his role in 'Lantana', which earned him critical acclaim, and his Emmy-winning performance in 'Without a Trace'. He has also worked with renowned directors and actors in various successful projects.
Anthony LaPaglia's estimated net worth is around $6 million, reflecting his successful career in acting across film and television.
Anthony LaPaglia's acting style is known for its intensity and emotional depth. He often brings a unique authenticity to his characters, making them relatable and memorable.
Yes, Anthony LaPaglia has one child, a daughter named Bridget LaPaglia, from his previous marriage to Gia Carides.
Anthony LaPaglia was born in Adelaide, South Australia, and he has maintained a strong connection to his Australian roots throughout his career, often returning to work on Australian projects.