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Bruno Tonioli

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Bruno Tonioli was born on 25 November 1955 in Ferrara, Italy. He is an actor and writer, known for What a Girl Wants (2003), Ella Enchanted (2004) and Little Voice (1998).
BornNovember 25, 1955
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BornNovember 25, 1955
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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 3 nominations total

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    Known for

    What a Girl Wants (2003)
    What a Girl Wants
    5.8
    • Fashion Emcee
    • 2003
    Minnie Driver, Vivica A. Fox, Anne Hathaway, Heidi Klum, Jim Carter, Hugh Dancy, Parminder Nagra, and Aidan McArdle in Ella Enchanted (2004)
    Ella Enchanted
    6.3
    • Choreography
    • 2004
    Little Voice (1998)
    Little Voice
    7.0
    • Choreography
    • 1998
    Absolute Beginners (1986)
    Absolute Beginners
    5.6
    • Maltese Lodger
    • 1986

    Credits

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    Choreography

    • Born and Bred (2002)
      Born and Bred
      7.6
      TV Series
      • choreographer
      • 2005
    • Geraldine McEwan and Julia McKenzie in Marple (2004)
      Marple
      7.9
      TV Series
      • choreographer
      • 2004
    • Minnie Driver, Vivica A. Fox, Anne Hathaway, Heidi Klum, Jim Carter, Hugh Dancy, Parminder Nagra, and Aidan McArdle in Ella Enchanted (2004)
      Ella Enchanted
      6.3
      • choreographer
      • 2004
    • Down to Earth (2000)
      Down to Earth
      6.9
      TV Series
      • choreographer
      • 2004
    • Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairy Tale (2003)
      Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairy Tale
      6.9
      TV Movie
      • choreographer
      • 2003
    • Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders in French and Saunders (1987)
      French and Saunders
      7.6
      TV Series
      • choreographer
      • 2003
    • Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders in Absolutely Fabulous (1992)
      Absolutely Fabulous
      8.2
      TV Series
      • choreographer
      • 2003
    • The Gathering Storm (2002)
      The Gathering Storm
      7.4
      TV Movie
      • choreographer
      • 2002
    • Bruce Payne and John Rhys-Davies in Never Say Never Mind: The Swedish Bikini Team (2001)
      Never Say Never Mind: The Swedish Bikini Team
      4.0
      Video
      • choreographer
      • 2001
    • Anna Friel and Michelle Williams in Me Without You (2001)
      Me Without You
      6.7
      • choreographer
      • 2001
    • Katrin Cartlidge, Toni Collette, Daniel Craig, Toby Jones, Hugh O'Conor, Stephen Tompkinson, and Peter Vaughan in Hotel Splendide (2000)
      Hotel Splendide
      6.2
      • choreographer
      • 2000
    • Joanne Froggatt in Bad Girls (1999)
      Bad Girls
      7.9
      TV Series
      • choreographer
      • 2000
    • Yukta Mookhey in Miss World 1999 (1999)
      Miss World 1999
      7.3
      TV Special
      • choreographer
      • 1999
    • Amanda Redman in The Blonde Bombshell (1999)
      The Blonde Bombshell
      6.8
      TV Mini Series
      • choreographer
      • 1999
    • Richard E. Grant in The Scarlet Pimpernel (1999)
      The Scarlet Pimpernel
      7.4
      TV Series
      • choreographer
      • 1999

    Actor

    • Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Willbond, and Mathew Baynton in Horrible Histories (2009)
      Horrible Histories
      8.7
      TV Series
      • Emperor Nero
      • 2021
    • Jamie Bell, Barbara Drennan, Bryce Dallas Howard, Steven Mackintosh, Diana Alexandra Pocol, Rachel Muldoon, Ophelia Lovibond, Taron Egerton, and Sian Crisp in Rocketman (2019)
      Rocketman
      7.3
      • Dancer (uncredited)
      • 2019
    • Andrea Barber, Candace Cameron Bure, and Jodie Sweetin in Fuller House (2016)
      Fuller House
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Giuseppe Pignoli
      • 2016
    • Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders in Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016)
      Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
      5.4
      • Bruno Tonioli
      • 2016
    • What a Girl Wants (2003)
      What a Girl Wants
      5.8
      • Fashion Emcee
      • 2003
    • Colin Blumenau, Nula Conwell, Peter Ellis, Trudie Goodwin, Jon Iles, Gary Olsen, Eric Richard, John Salthouse, Tony Scannell, Jeff Stewart, and Mark Wingett in The Bill (1984)
      The Bill
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Rolf
      • 2001
    • Absolute Beginners (1986)
      Absolute Beginners
      5.6
      • Maltese Lodger
      • 1986
    • Denis Quilley in Murder of a Moderate Man (1985)
      Murder of a Moderate Man
      8.1
      TV Mini Series
      • Italian policeman
      • 1985
    • Michael Gambon and Robin McCallum in Oscar (1985)
      Oscar
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Peppino
      • 1985
    • Bonnie Tyler: Take Me Back (1983)
      Bonnie Tyler: Take Me Back
      Music Video
      • Male lead dancer
      • 1983
    • Elton John: I'm Still Standing (1983)
      Elton John: I'm Still Standing
      7.3
      Music Video
      • Dancer
      • 1983
    • Blake's 7 (1978)
      Blake's 7
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Dead Young Man (uncredited)
      • 1981

    Writer

    • Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann (2008)
      Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann
      4.9
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2008

    Videos6

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    Stream Now on Hulu & Disney+
    Dancing with the Stars Season 23 Trailer
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    Dancing with the Stars Season 23 Trailer
    Dancing with the Stars Season 23 Trailer
    Trailer 0:31
    Dancing with the Stars Season 23 Trailer
    Strictly Come Dancing: Season 18
    Trailer 0:40
    Strictly Come Dancing: Season 18
    Dancing With The Stars: Season 26
    Trailer 0:16
    Dancing With The Stars: Season 26
    Dancing With The Stars
    Trailer 0:21
    Dancing With The Stars
    Dancing with the Stars Mondays 8/7c on ABC | Stream on Hulu
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    Dancing with the Stars Mondays 8/7c on ABC | Stream on Hulu

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • Duke and the Aces
    • Born
      • November 25, 1955
      • Ferrara, Italy
    • Parents
        Werther Tonioli
    • Other works
      A dancer in Elton John's "I'm Still Standing" music video
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Article
      • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

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        Exuberant comments and critiques after couples' performances on dancing shows.

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    • How old is Bruno Tonioli?
      69 years old
    • When was Bruno Tonioli born?
      November 25, 1955
    • Where was Bruno Tonioli born?
      Ferrara, Italy
    • What is Bruno Tonioli known for?
      Little Voice, What a Girl Wants, Space Riders, and Ella Enchanted
    • Who are Bruno Tonioli's parents?
      Werther Tonioli and Fulvia Tonioli

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