Tony Tripoli
Tony Tripoli (born December 2, 1969) is an American actor, host, comedian and LGBT rights activist from Los Angeles, California.
Tony Tripoli | |
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| Occupation | Television Actor/Comedian |
| Website | tonytripoli.com |
Biography
Early life
Tony Tripoli was born on December 2, 1969 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Career
He is the Co-Executive Producer and head writer of E!'s hit show Fashion Police, with Joan Rivers. He has been a producer on Joan and Melissa: Joan Knows Best?, where he was also a cast member. He produced also In Bed with Joan, What She Said, and Good Work. Previously, he was a staff writer on The Dish on Style Network. He has appeared on television shows such as Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, Fashion House and Two and a Half Men. Other credits include Joan and Melissa: Joan Knows Best?, TV Guide's Funniest Commercials, TV Guides Hollywood's Sexiest Couples, Gossip Queens, Frank TV, Pretty Hurts, and E!'s 50 Super Epic TV Moments.
He performs his stand-up comedy throughout the United States and opened for Joan Rivers for 4 years. He discusses a number of topics in his standup ranging from sex and dating to his family and pop culture. After her death, Tony began touring a tribute show called "The Bitch Is Back", featuring Joan Rivers impersonator Joe Posa.
Personal life
He is openly gay. His dog, Bingham, is a main fixture in his Facebook posts, as are his hilarious and controversial opinions.