---
name: "Tony Shalhoub"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/tony-shalhoub"
fi1m_id: "tony-shalhoub"
imdb_id: "nm0001724"
tmdb_id: 4252
wikidata_id: "Q107249"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "9 October 1953"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 13
average_fi1m_score: 71
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 12
updated: "2026-10-06T04:18:50.982078+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
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# Tony Shalhoub

## Identity

Tony Shalhoub

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/tony-shalhoub
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** tony-shalhoub
- **IMDb ID:** nm0001724
- **TMDB ID:** 4252
- **Wikidata ID:** Q107249
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Shalhoub, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q107249, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001724/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/4252

Actor. Born 9 October 1953 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 9 October 1953, Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
- **Active:** 1991–2017
- **Also known as:** Тони Шэлуб, Энтони Маркус Шалуб, Anthony Marcus Shalhoub, Anthony Shalhoub
- **Titles on Fi1m:** 13: 12 acting, 1 other
- **Frequently works with:** [Barry Sonnenfeld](https://film.one/person/barry-sonnenfeld.md), [Ethan Coen](https://film.one/person/ethan-coen.md), [Joel Coen](https://film.one/person/joel-coen.md), [Kiel Murray](https://film.one/person/kiel-murray.md), [Larry the Cable Guy](https://film.one/person/larry-the-cable-guy.md), [Laurie MacDonald](https://film.one/person/laurie-macdonald.md), [Michael Bay](https://film.one/person/michael-bay.md), [Owen Wilson](https://film.one/person/owen-wilson.md)
- **Primetime Emmy Awards:** 4 Emmys (4 won · 6 nominated)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 71, as actor, over 12 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 55 (1), 1990s 82 (6), 2000s 64 (2), 2010s 58 (4)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 71 to 67 across 12 titles
- **Score spread:** 6 at 80+, 2 at 60–79, 4 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 10 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Comedy 8, Drama 6, Action 4, Science Fiction 4, Adventure 3, Crime 3
- **Screen time:** 18 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $2,089m across 10 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Shalhoub, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q107249, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001724/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/4252

## Streaming the US now

- **Apple TV:** [*Big Night*](https://film.one/film/big-night.md) (84), [*Pain & Gain*](https://film.one/film/pain-and-gain.md) (56), [*Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles*](https://film.one/film/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-2014.md) (40)
- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Gattaca*](https://film.one/film/gattaca.md) (80), [*The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel*](https://film.one/tv/the-marvelous-mrs-maisel.md) (76)
- **Tubi:** [*Men in Black*](https://film.one/film/men-in-black.md) (82)
- **Disney+:** [*Cars 3*](https://film.one/film/cars-3.md) (58)
- **The Roku Channel:** [*Men in Black II*](https://film.one/film/men-in-black-ii.md) (48)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Tony Shalhoub

> Tony Shalhoub makes difficult company worth watching. We particularly value his work opposite Stanley Tucci in *Big Night*, where brotherly affection never smooths away the irritation of having to work together.

In *Big Night* (1996), Tony Shalhoub and Stanley Tucci quarrel as though neither expects to be heard. Shalhoub's Primo and Tucci's Secondo care about their restaurant, but that gives the brothers plenty of reasons to irritate each other. We laughed because every complaint sounded as though it had been ignored for years. Shalhoub lets us believe in the affection without making Primo easier company. This is the acting we value most in him: funny, attentive to another performer and willing to be difficult.

His early screen work included Antonio Scarpacci in *Wings* (1991–1997) and Ben Geisler in the Coen brothers' *Barton Fink* (1991). *Big Night* gave him a leading role as an uncompromising chef, with Tucci as co-star and director. The extra room matters because we can see what Primo's stubbornness costs the brothers in their daily dealings. The writing sometimes makes artistic integrity too easy to defend. The actors are more persuasive when they let their shared concern for the restaurant become another cause of friction.

Minnie Driver, Ian Holm and Isabella Rossellini share that ability to hold our attention without making a conspicuous bid for it in *Big Night*. Shalhoub belongs in their company, and the lack of showiness suits a film prepared to spend time on food and on the difficulties of working together. The comedy allows us to laugh at the brothers without dismissing either one's unhappiness.

His Jeebs in Barry Sonnenfeld's *Men in Black* (1997) is a comic supporting turn in a film chiefly sustained by Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith. Shalhoub also plays German in Andrew Niccol's *Gattaca* (1997), whose thoughtful science fiction occasionally suffers from its solemnity. We recommend both films, without pretending that either is principally an occasion to watch him. A good supporting actor need not be the main reason a film works.

Television subsequently gave him a longer stretch at the centre: Adrian Monk in *Monk* (2002–2009). It gave him room to build an idiosyncratic character across a long-running series. He later played Abe Weissman in *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel* (2017–2023), returning to a supporting role. See *Big Night* for the pleasure of watching him and Tucci disagree.

## Biography

Tony Shalhoub is an American actor. Born on 9 October 1953 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, he studied drama at the University of Southern Maine and earned an MFA from the Yale School of Drama. He began his career in theatre, performing with the American Repertory Theatre and appearing on Broadway in productions including *Conversations with My Father*.

Shalhoub's film roles include Ben Geisler in *Barton Fink* (1991) and Primo in *Big Night* (1996). He is also known for parts in *Men in Black* (1997) and its sequel, *Galaxy Quest* (1999), and voicing Luigi in the *Cars* films. On television he played Antonio Scarpacci in *Wings* (1990–1997) and the title character in *Monk* (2002–2009). He has received three Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe for his performance in *Monk*.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (13)

### Performed in (12) — the average rests on these

- *Cars 3* (2017), Fi1m 58, as Luigi (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/cars-3.md)
- *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel* (2017), Fi1m 76, as Abe Weissman — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-marvelous-mrs-maisel.md)
- *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles* (2014), Fi1m 40, as Splinter (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-2014.md)
- *Pain & Gain* (2013), Fi1m 56, as Victor Kershaw — [page](https://film.one/film/pain-and-gain.md)
- *Men in Black II* (2002), Fi1m 48, as Jeebs — [page](https://film.one/film/men-in-black-ii.md)
- *The Man Who Wasn't There* (2001), Fi1m 81, as Freddy Riedenschneider — [page](https://film.one/film/the-man-who-wasnt-there.md)
- *Gattaca* (1997), Fi1m 80, as "German" — [page](https://film.one/film/gattaca.md)
- *Men in Black* (1997), Fi1m 82, as Jeebs — [page](https://film.one/film/men-in-black.md)
- *Big Night* (1996), Fi1m 84, as Primo — [page](https://film.one/film/big-night.md)
- *Addams Family Values* (1993), Fi1m 78, as Jorge — [page](https://film.one/film/addams-family-values.md)
- *The X-Files* (1993), Fi1m 84, as Dr. Chester Ray Banton — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-x-files.md)
- *Barton Fink* (1991), Fi1m 83, as Ben Geisler — [page](https://film.one/film/barton-fink.md)

### Also credited (1) — thanks, archive footage, uncredited

- *Heartburn* (1986), Fi1m 55, as Airplane Passenger (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/heartburn.md)

## Complete filmography (107)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Kids Like Me* (2026), Actor
- *Tony Shalhoub Breaking Bread* (2025), series, Executive Producer
- *Play Dirty* (2025), as Lozini
- *Radiator Springs Racers | Disneyland Resort* (2025), as Luigi (voice)
- *Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie* (2023), as Adrian Monk · Executive Producer
- *Linoleum* (2023), as Dr. Alvin
- *Flamin' Hot* (2023), as Roger Enrico
- *Cars on the Road* (2022), series, as Luigi (voice)
- *2 Timers* (2021), Executive Producer
- *Rumble* (2021), as Fred (voice)
- *Central Park* (2020), series, as Marvin (voice)
- *Peacock Presents: The At-Home Variety Show Featuring Seth MacFarlane* (2020), series, as Adrian Monk / Self
- *Can You Hear Us Now?* (2020), Executive Producer
- *Rosy* (2018), as Dr. Godin
- *They Shall Not Perish* (2017), as Karnig Parnian
- *Final Portrait* (2017), as Diego Giacometti
- *Cars 3* (2017), as Luigi (voice) — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/cars-3.md)
- *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel* (2017), series, as Abe Weissman — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-marvelous-mrs-maisel.md)
- *Breakable You* (2017), as Adam Weller
- *BrainDead* (2016), series, as Senator Red Wheatus
- *The Assignment* (2016), as Dr. Ralph Galen
- *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows* (2016), as Splinter (voice)
- *Custody* (2016), as Jason Schulman
- *Act One: Live from Lincoln Center* (2015), as Moss Hart / Barnett Hart / George S. Kaufman
- *Guns for Hire* (2015), as Parking Violations Bureau Agent
- *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles* (2014), as Splinter (voice) — Fi1m 40, [page](https://film.one/film/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-2014.md)
- *The Radiator Springs 500½* (2014), as Luigi (voice)
- *We Are Men* (2013), series, as Frank Russo
- *The Blacklist* (2013), series, as Alistair Pitt — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-blacklist.md)
- *Find Our Daughter* (2013), as Father
- *Pain & Gain* (2013), as Victor Kershaw — Fi1m 56, [page](https://film.one/film/pain-and-gain.md)
- *Spinning* (2013), as Luigi (voice)
- *Hiccups* (2013), as Luigi (voice)
- *Hemingway & Gellhorn* (2012), as Mikhail Koltsov
- *Men in Black 3* (2012), as 1969 Newsstand Vendor (uncredited) — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/film/men-in-black-3.md)
- *Too Big to Fail* (2011), as John Mack
- *Five* (2011), as Mitch
- *Cars 2* (2011), as Luigi (voice)
- *Feed the Fish* (2011), as Sheriff Andersen · Producer
- *How Do You Know* (2010), as Psychiatrist
- *Solartaxi: Around the World with the Sun* (2010), Actor
- *Nurse Jackie* (2009), series, as Dr. Bernard Prince — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/nurse-jackie.md)
- *AmericanEast* (2008), as Sam · Executive Producer
- *Free Radio* (2008), series, as Tony Shalhoub
- *1408* (2007), as Sam Farrell
- *Careless* (2007), as Mr. Roth
- *Geared-Up* (2006), Actor
- *Cars* (2006), as Luigi (voice)
- *Sacco and Vanzetti* (2006), as Sacco (Voice)
- *The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie* (2005), as Tony Shalhoub
- *The Great New Wonderful* (2005), as Dr. Trabulous
- *The Last Shot* (2004), as Tommy Sanz
- *Against the Ropes* (2004), as Sam LaRocca
- *Party Animals* (2003), as Celeb Father
- *Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over* (2003), as Alexander Minion
- *Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams* (2002), as Alexander Minion
- *Monk* (2002), series, as Adrian Monk · Producer, Executive Producer
- *Men in Black II* (2002), as Jeebs — Fi1m 48, [page](https://film.one/film/men-in-black-ii.md)
- *Life or Something Like It* (2002), as Jack
- *Made-Up* (2002), as Max Hires · Director
- *Impostor* (2001), as Nelson Gittes
- *The Man Who Wasn't There* (2001), as Freddy Riedenschneider — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/the-man-who-wasnt-there.md)
- *Thir13en Ghosts* (2001), as Arthur
- *Spy Kids* (2001), as Alexander Minion
- *The Heart Department* (2001), as Dr. Joseph Nassar
- *Galaxy Quest* (1999), as Fred Kwan
- *Stark Raving Mad* (1999), series, as Ian Stark
- *That Championship Season* (1999), as George Sitkowski
- *A Civil Action* (1998), as Kevin Conway
- *The Siege* (1998), as Agent Frank Haddad
- *The Impostors* (1998), as Voltri, First Mate
- *The Tic Code* (1998), as Phil
- *Paulie* (1998), as Misha Vilyenkov
- *Primary Colors* (1998), as Eddie Reyes
- *A Life Less Ordinary* (1997), as Al
- *Men in Black: The Series* (1997), series, as Jeebs (voice)
- *Ally McBeal* (1997), series, as Albert Shepley — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/ally-mcbeal.md)
- *Gattaca* (1997), as "German" — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/gattaca.md)
- *Men in Black* (1997), as Jeebs — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/men-in-black.md)
- *Big Night* (1996), as Primo — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/big-night.md)
- *Radiant City* (1996), as Narrator
- *MADtv* (1995), series, as Taxi Cab Driver
- *Almost Perfect* (1995), series, Actor
- *I.Q.* (1994), as Bob Watters
- *Gargoyles* (1994), series, as The Emir (voice)
- *Gypsy* (1994), as Uncle Jocko
- *Addams Family Values* (1993), as Jorge — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/addams-family-values.md)
- *Frasier* (1993), series, as Manu — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/frasier.md)
- *The X-Files* (1993), series, as Dr. Chester Ray Banton — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-x-files.md)
- *Searching for Bobby Fischer* (1993), as Chess Club Member
- *Honeymoon in Vegas* (1992), as Buddy Walker
- *Barton Fink* (1991), as Ben Geisler — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/film/barton-fink.md)
- *Dinosaurs* (1991), series, as Jerry Valentine (voice)
- *Quick Change* (1990), as Cab Driver
- *Wings* (1990), series, as Antonio Scarpacci
- *Money, Power, Murder.* (1989), as Seth Parker
- *Longtime Companion* (1989), as Paul's Doctor
- *Day One* (1989), as Enrico Fermi
- *Monsters* (1988), series, as Officer Mancini
- *Alone in the Neon Jungle* (1988), as Nahid
- *Heartburn* (1986), as Airplane Passenger (uncredited) — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/film/heartburn.md)
- *Spenser: For Hire* (1985), series, Actor
- *The Equalizer* (1985), series, as Terrorist Leader
- *American Playhouse* (1982), series, as Paul's Doctor
- *Cars: Lightning Racers*, series, as Luigi (voice)
- *Bolio: Spirit of the Mustang*, as Executive Producer
- *The Wonder Yard*, as Yusuf

## Gallery

- ![Tony Shalhoub](https://film.one/media/person/78484/gallery-ac5d63d44dbc.jpg) Tony Shalhoub — Greg2600, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/be/Tony_Shalhoub_2017_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Newspaper report on the torture and murder of Abdul Neimy, who was one of the great-great-grandfathers of Lebanese American actor Tony Shalhoub, during the Hami (1895)](https://film.one/media/person/78484/gallery-b4d7ab3a16f1.png) Newspaper report on the torture and murder of Abdul Neimy, who was one of the great-great-grandfathers of Lebanese American actor Tony Shalhoub, during the Hami (1895) — Green Bay Press-Gazette, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/97/Abdul_Neimy.png?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Actor Tony Shalhoub sitting at the “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” table at the 24th annual Critics’ Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California on January 13th, 2019](https://film.one/media/person/78484/gallery-1cf5c32aee55.jpg) Actor Tony Shalhoub sitting at the “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” table at the 24th annual Critics’ Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California on January 13th, 2019 — Chris Miksanek, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/34/CMiks_-_Tony_Shalhoub_-_CCA_2019_01_13.jpg/1280px-CMiks_-_Tony_Shalhoub_-_CCA_2019_01_13.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![kristin.eonline.com - "Monk: 100 Episodes and Counting..." - Paley Center for Media, Dec. 2, 2008](https://film.one/media/person/78484/gallery-b6560ba72a92.jpg) kristin.eonline.com - "Monk: 100 Episodes and Counting..." - Paley Center for Media, Dec. 2, 2008 — Kristin Dos Santos from Los Angeles, California, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/72/Jason_Gray-Stanford%2C_Ted_Levine%2C_Tony_Shalhoub_%28Monk%29.jpg/1280px-Jason_Gray-Stanford%2C_Ted_Levine%2C_Tony_Shalhoub_%28Monk%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Tony Shalhoub](https://film.one/media/person/78484/gallery-dd50d8e6c886.jpg) Tony Shalhoub — Image via TMDB
- ![Tony Shalhoub](https://film.one/media/person/78484/gallery-58788f020908.jpg) Tony Shalhoub — Image via TMDB
- ![Tony Shalhoub](https://film.one/media/person/78484/gallery-f535c5c2a425.jpg) Tony Shalhoub — Image via TMDB
- ![Tony Shaloub, Capitol Rally, March 12, 2011](https://film.one/media/person/78484/gallery-786680f4246c.jpg) Tony Shaloub, Capitol Rally, March 12, 2011 — Susan Ruggles from Milwaukee, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6b/Protest_0156_%2850939941691%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![The cast of We Are Men 2013. (2012)](https://film.one/media/person/78484/gallery-5a6f8d4ba534.jpg) The cast of We Are Men 2013. (2012) — Greg Hernandez, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b2/The_cast_of_We_Are_Men_2013.jpg/1280px-The_cast_of_We_Are_Men_2013.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Tony Shalhoub](https://film.one/media/person/78484/gallery-79e98481006c.jpg) Tony Shalhoub — Image via TMDB
- ![Tony Shalhoub](https://film.one/media/person/78484/gallery-8b154d13f4fe.jpg) Tony Shalhoub — Image via TMDB
- ![Tony Shalhoub](https://film.one/media/person/78484/gallery-ceb81fe16ba6.jpg) Tony Shalhoub — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### Primetime Emmy Awards — 4 won, 6 nominated

- 2019: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (won), for *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel*
- 2018: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (nominated), for *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel*
- 2010: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (nominated), for *Monk*
- 2009: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (nominated), for *Monk*
- 2008: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (nominated), for *Monk*
- 2007: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (nominated), for *Monk*
- 2006: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (won), for *Monk*
- 2005: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (won), for *Monk*
- 2004: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (nominated), for *Monk*
- 2003: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (won), for *Monk*

### SAG Awards — 2 won, 5 nominated

- 2010: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series (nominated), for *Monk*
- 2009: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series (nominated), for *Monk*
- 2008: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series (nominated), for *Monk*
- 2007: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series (nominated), for *Monk*
- 2005: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series (won), for *Monk*
- 2004: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series (won), for *Monk*
- 2003: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series (nominated), for *Monk*

### Other awards — 1 won, 9 nominated

- Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play 2014: Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play (nominated)
- Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play 2013: Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (nominated)
- Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play 2013: Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play (nominated)
- Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for Children 2008: Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for Children (nominated)
- Satellite Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy 2005: Satellite Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy (nominated), for *Monk*
- Satellite Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy 2004: Satellite Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy (nominated), for *Monk*
- TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Comedy 2003: TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Comedy (nominated), for *Monk*
- Independent Spirit Awards 1997: Best Male Lead (nominated), for *Big Night*
- National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor 1996: National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor (won), for *Big Night*
- Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play 1992: Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play (nominated)

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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