Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 09/10/1953 |
| Age | 73 years |
| Birthplace | Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Tony Shalhoub
Roundabout Theatre Company announced a Broadway revival of Eugène Ionesco's Rhinoceros, directed by Diane Paulus, for its 2026-2027 season. Tony Shalhoub is set to star alongside Tatiana Maslany and John Turturro. The production is reported to open in the spring.
On the Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson podcast, Shalhoub spoke openly about having a nervous breakdown early in his career, linked to career pressure and comparing himself to peers. He described being in poor physical and emotional health at the time.
Shalhoub was cast as a recurring guest star in CBS's comedy-drama Einstein, playing Jack Einstein, the father of Matthew Gray Gubler's character. The role reunites him with Monk creator Andy Breckman and executive producer Randy Zisk. The series is slated to debut at midseason 2027.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Anthony Marcus Shalhoub is an American actor and filmmaker known for comedic and dramatic roles on stage, screen and television. He is best known for playing obsessive-compulsive detective Adrian Monk in the USA Network series Monk (2002-2009) and Antonio Scarpacci in the NBC sitcom Wings. |
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| Stage | He began his professional career with the American Repertory Theatre and later made his Broadway debut in The Odd Couple (1985). |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 9.5 in (1.77 m) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's Degree | University of Southern Maine (1977) |
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| Graduate Degree | Yale School of Drama (1980) |
Personal Life
| Spouse | Brooke Adams (married 1992) |
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| Children | 2 |
| Ethnic Heritage | Lebanese-American; his father was an immigrant from Lebanon |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Brooke Adams |
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| Notable Connection | Met Brooke Adams through his early Broadway work |
Family
| Father | Joseph Shalhoub, a Lebanese immigrant who owned a grocery business |
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| Mother | Helen (Seroogy) Shalhoub, a Lebanese-American |
| Siblings | Ninth of ten children |
| Sister-in-law | Lynne Adams |
Career
| Early Career | Worked with the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge, Massachusetts for four seasons after graduating from Yale. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was cast as a extra in a high school production of The King and I after an older sister volunteered him. | |
| 2. He was the ninth of ten children in his family. | |
| 3. He reprised the role of Adrian Monk in the 2020 short Mr. Monk Shelters in Place and the 2023 television film Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie. | |
| 4. He has frequently been cast in ethnic roles but has worked to avoid negative stereotypes and to create opportunities for other Arab-American actors. |
