Tony Shalhoub

Biography: Although this Yale-trained character actor never lacked for work, Shalhoub was almost 50 when the TV series Monk finally made him a star. Early in his career, he honed his craft on stage, forging important relationships with two of his theatrical costars: Stanley Tucci, who later cast him in a number of films, and Brooke Adams, who married Shalhoub in 1992. The Lebanese-American has played myriad ethnic parts, including a romantically inclined Italian cabdriver on Wings, his first prominent role. During his tenure on the sitcom, he appeared as another Italian (a chef this time) in Tucci's 1996 gastronomic comedy Big Night. The flavorful indie was a hit with critics and audiences, and Shalhoub in particular was praised for his fiery performance, which led to a string of big-screen supporting parts. In 2002, when he signed on to Monk as a brilliant but obsessive-compulsive detective, Shalhoub probably had modest hopes for the cable dramedy. But the show was a breakout hit,Although this Yale-trained character actor never lacked for work, Shalhoub was almost 50 when the TV series Monk finally made him a star. Early in his career, he honed his craft on stage, forging important relationships with two of his theatrical costars: Stanley Tucci, who later cast him in a number of films, and Brooke Adams, who married Shalhoub in 1992. The Lebanese-American has played myriad ethnic parts, including a romantically inclined Italian cabdriver on Wings, his first prominent role. During his tenure on the sitcom, he appeared as another Italian (a chef this time) in Tucci's 1996 gastronomic comedy Big Night. The flavorful indie was a hit with critics and audiences, and Shalhoub in particular was praised for his fiery performance, which led to a string of big-screen supporting parts. In 2002, when he signed on to Monk as a brilliant but obsessive-compulsive detective, Shalhoub probably had modest hopes for the cable dramedy. But the show was a breakout hit, earning him a Golden Globe and three Emmys, and finally turned him into a household name. Close ties continued when Shalhoub was joined by wife Adams in the 2010 Broadway revival of Lend Me a Tenor, directed by Tucci. Expand

Tony Shalhoub's Scores

Average career score: 67
Highest Metascore: 85 The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 2
Lowest Metascore: 33 We Are Men: Season 1
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Negative: 1 out of 12
12 tv reviews
Title: Year: Credit: User score:
tbd Jimmy Kimmel Live: Season 2 Jan 1, 2004 Tony Shalhoub tbd
tbd The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Season 12 Sep 2, 2003 Guest tbd
tbd Monk: Season 2 Jun 20, 2003 Adrian Monk / Executive Producer / Adrian Monk 8.5
tbd The View: Season 6 Sep 9, 2002 Tony Shalhoub tbd
75 Monk: Season 1 Jul 12, 2002 Adrian Monk / Executive Producer / Producer / Adrian Monk 8.3
tbd MADtv: Season 5 Sep 25, 1999 Performer tbd
76 Ally McBeal: Season 2 Sep 14, 1998 Shepley tbd
tbd Wings: Season 8 Sep 18, 1996 Antonio Scarpacci (Seasons 2 - 8, Recurring Previously) / Antonio Scarpacci tbd
tbd Frasier: Season 3 Sep 19, 1995 Manu / Manu 8.6
tbd Wings: Season 7 Sep 19, 1995 Antonio Scarpacci (Seasons 2 - 8, Recurring Previously) / Antonio Scarpacci tbd
tbd Wings: Season 6 Sep 20, 1994 Antonio Scarpacci (Seasons 2 - 8, Recurring Previously) / Antonio Scarpacci tbd
tbd The X-Files: Season 2 Sep 16, 1994 Dr. Chester Banton 8.5
tbd Wings: Season 5 Sep 16, 1993 Antonio Scarpacci (Seasons 2 - 8, Recurring Previously) / Antonio Scarpacci tbd
tbd Wings: Season 4 Sep 24, 1992 Antonio Scarpacci (Seasons 2 - 8, Recurring Previously) / Antonio Scarpacci tbd
tbd Wings: Season 3 Sep 19, 1991 Antonio Scarpacci (Seasons 2 - 8, Recurring Previously) / Antonio / Antonio / Antonio Scarpacci tbd
tbd Wings: Season 2 Sep 28, 1990 Antonio / Antonio Scarpacci tbd
53 The Equalizer: Season 1 Sep 18, 1985 Terrorist Leader / Tony Shalhoub tbd