Tony Becker

Born: 1963-09-14

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Biography

Born in Los Angeles, California in 1963, Tony Becker is the son of Pasadena Playhouse alumni Kenneth Becker and Patti Kane . Tony's dad had the first on-screen fight with Elvis Presley in Loving You (1957) and his mom was Sandra Dee's best friend in the original Gidget (1959) . Becker's first TV role as Mark Hamill's little brother on Mary Tyler Moore Production's "The Texas Wheelers" was the beginning of a long list of recurring roles on "Little House on the Prairie," The Waltons," "The Oregon Trail" and others. As an adult, Tony has appeared as a principal actor in the TV series "For Love an Honor" and "Tour of Duty" and guest-starred in several series and Movies of the Week. Tony's love of the outdoors has also put him behind the camera as a producer, writer, and director of a travel and adventure series.

Known For

The Onion Field
The Other Side of the Mountain
The Hunters
Bound for Glory
Agent Red
Young Harry Houdini
Ghost Town: The Movie
The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory
Death on the Oregon Trail
The Killer Who Wouldn't Die

Top Movie Credits

The Hunters Oliver Sheribow
Bound for Glory Tough Boy on Train
Agent Red Lt. Jack Colson