Best known as President Fitzgerald Grant III in Scandal, Carl Bruner in Ghost, and Darcy in The Last Kiss. Also directed episodes of Scandal and The Good Wife.
Films
- The Last Thing He WantedDick McMahon2020
- The Belko ExperimentBarry Norris2016
- Divine AccessJack2015
- The Last KissDarcy2006
- The Godfather Part IIIB.J. Harrison1990
- GhostCarl Bruner1990
- Gaby: A True StoryDavid1987
- Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason LivesDarren1986
TV shows
- Law & Order: Organized CrimeDetective Frank Donnelly2024
- The Good FightJudge Hale2017
- ScandalPresident Fitzgerald Grant III2012
- DexterDr. Emmett Meridian2011
- The Good WifeJudge Alan Karpman2010
- Law & Order: Special Victims UnitVictor Paul Gitano2008
- The L WordBurr Connor2006
- FrasierRoger1996
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About Tony Goldwyn
Tony Goldwyn is an American actor and director, born 20 May 1960 in Los Angeles. He gained prominence with his breakout role as the villainous Carl Bruner in Ghost (1990) and later became a household name playing President Fitzgerald Grant III in Shonda Rhimes’ political drama Scandal (2012–2018). Goldwyn has also directed several television episodes and films, including the feature A Walk on…
FAQs
What is Tony Goldwyn’s most famous role?
He is best known for playing President Fitzgerald Grant III in the ABC drama Scandal (2012–2018), a role that earned him widespread acclaim.
Did Tony Goldwyn direct any episodes of Scandal?
Yes, he directed several episodes of Scandal, including ‘The Fluffer’ (Season 3) and ‘The Lawn Chair’ (Season 4).
Is Tony Goldwyn related to any other actors?
Yes, he is the son of film producer Samuel Goldwyn Jr. and grandson of legendary film mogul Samuel Goldwyn. His sister is actress Liz Goldwyn.
What was Tony Goldwyn’s first major film role?
His breakout role was as the villain Carl Bruner in the 1990 blockbuster Ghost, opposite Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore.
Has Tony Goldwyn won any awards?
He has received several nominations, including a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for Scandal. He won a Satellite Award for Best Actor in a Series, Drama for the same role.
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