Tony Roberts, a veteran actor known for his roles in six Woody Allen films and a prolific career on Broadway and television, passed away on Friday due to lung cancer. He was 85.

Born David Anthony Roberts in Manhattan on October 22, 1939, he made his Broadway debut at 23 in Something About a Soldier (1962). He gained recognition in 1965 when he replaced Robert Redford in Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park. His performance in the 1968 musical How Now, Dow Jones earned him a Tony nomination for Best Actor.

Over his career, Roberts starred in 23 Broadway productions, including Sugar, Victor/Victoria, The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife, a revival of Cabaret, and Xanadu.

In television, Roberts made his debut in 1965 with The Trials of O’Brien and The Edge of Night, later guest-starring in Love, American Style, Night Gallery, Phyllis, and McMillan & Wife.

His film career began with supporting roles in Play It Again, Sam (1972), The Taking of Pelham 123 (1973), and Serpico (1974) alongside Al Pacino.

In 1977, Roberts starred in the short-lived legal drama Rosetti & Ryan and later appeared in TV comedies The Four Seasons (1984), The Lucie Arnaz Show (1985), and The Thorns (1988). His television career continued with guest roles in Murder, She Wrote, Law & Order, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. His final role was in the 2017 TV remake of Dirty Dancing.

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Roberts was married to dancer Jennifer Lyons from 1969 until their divorce in 1975. He is survived by his daughter, Nicole.