Guy Torry – June 3 to June 7
In the tradition of comedians who have made the transition from the stage to the screen such as Richard Pryor and Bill Cosby, Guy Torry is poised to become the next great actor/comedian.
A fast rising star in Hollywood, Torry sent a jolt through the entertainment community with his stirring portrayal of a jailed inmate who befriends and enlightens a skinhead (Academy Award nominee Ed Norton), in the poignant and critically acclaimed film, Newline’s AMERICAN HISTORY X. Torry received rave reviews for his work in the film, being singled out by publications such as Daily Variety, Entertainment Weekly and New York Magazine, who referred to him as marvelous, scene-stealing, and superb.
Following AMERICAN HISTORY X, Tony appeared as ‘Radio’ in Universal Pictures’ comic blockbuster LIFE, with superstars Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence, October Films/Beacon Communications’ TRIPPIN’, a hip urban comedy about a high school senior given to flights of hilarious fantasy, the UPN sit-com Good News, and starred in the action/drama series The Strip, which was executive produced by Joel Silver (DIE HARD, LETHAL WEAPON) for UPNJWarner Bros. Television.
Always working to refine his own craft, Guy can regularly be seen performing at comedy clubs around the country including such hot spots as The Comedy Store, Improv, The Comedy Act Theater, The Fun House, The Punchline, The Laugh Factory and others.
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