Touring extensively in and out of his high tech forty-five thousand dollar yak hair gorilla suit, both Tony and his alter ego had many interesting adventures. Remember the suit case smashing gorilla? It was Tony that gave the ape it’s distinct voice and temperament. From 1987 through 1992 Tony V became the “spokesperson” for American Tourister Luggage.

He followed this achievement with several performances on HBO, the Arts and Entertainment Network, Comedy Central and MTV. In 1986 Tony V was named “Funniest Person in Massachusetts” by Showtime television. Tony’s street wise humor tempered with a genuine feel for the human condition quickly propelled him to headliner status on the national comedy club circuit. It was not long after that he took to the stage himself. Tony was working his way toward a Masters degree in social work having graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a B. He wandered in one night, quite by accident, looking for a little stress relief from a high pressure job as a case worker at the Somerville Mental Health Center.

Tony V started his stand-up comedy career in 1982 after attending several shows at Boston’s prestigious Comedy Connection.

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