Toni Ann Gisondi
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Toni Ann Gisondi (born on January 1, 1975) is a former child actress, best known for playing Molly—the youngest orphan—in the 1982 film version of the musical Annie.[1][2][3][4]
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[edit] Early life
Toni Ann Gisondi was born on January 1, 1975, in Scullville, New Jersey. Her father was a special education teacher at D'Ippolito Intermediate School in Vineland, New Jersey, and served as a drama coach for the school's production of On Broadway.[2]
[edit] Acting career
- See also: Annie (film)
Toni Ann was six when she was picked for the role of Molly in the 1982 film version of the musical Annie, which starred Aileen Quinn in the title role. She was nominated for "Best Young Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture" in the 1981-1982 Young Artist Awards,[5] and merits a mention in the 2002 edition of the St. James Encyclopedia of Pop Culture, for her "sweet" performance.[6]
She also performed on the best-selling soundtrack album to the movie of Annie and went on to act in a made-for-TV movie, The Children's Story, also in 1982, in which she played a student.[7][3]
[edit] Personal life
Toni Ann Gisondi is married to Theodore Pugliese and the couple have two daughters, Molly Marie and Melody Rose. Molly, who was born on November 1, 2000, shares her name with the orphan Toni Ann played in Annie.[2][8]
Toni has worked as a substitute teacher in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, in the last few years, as well as a real estate agent in New York.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Parish, James Robert; Pitts, Michael R. (1992). The Great Hollywood Musical Pictures. Scarecrow Press, 14. ISBN 0810825295. “Toni Ann Gisondi (Molly)”
- ^ a b c d Toni Ann Gisondi - Biography. IMDb. Retrieved on 2008-03-26.
- ^ a b Toni Ann Gisondi. Platinum Celebs. Retrieved on 2008-03-26.
- ^ 'Life After Tomorrow' Signing to Feature Special Appearances. Retrieved on 2008-03-26. “... original Broadway cast member Robyn Finn, and Rosanne Sorrentino and Toni Ann Gisondi from the Annie film.”
- ^ 4th Annual Awards. Young Artist Awards. Young Artist Foundation. Retrieved on 2008-03-26. “Toni Ann Gisondi, Annie”
- ^ Heer, Jeet (2002). Annie. St. James Encyclopedia of Pop Culture. Gale Group. Retrieved on 2008-03-26. “Aileen Quinn made a winning Annie, although she was nearly over-staged by the youngest orphan Molly, sweetly played by Toni Ann Gisondi.”
- ^ The Children's Story. IMDb. Retrieved on 2008-03-26. “Toni Ann Gisondi (Student)”
- ^ Orphan Info. Annieorphans.com. Retrieved on 2008-03-26. “Toni Ann Gisondi (Movie) is married and has two daughters, Molly Marie and Melody Rose.”
[edit] External links
- Toni Ann Gisondi at the Internet Movie Database
- Annieorphans.com:[1]
- Jon Merrill's Annie movie trivia:[2]
- The 2008 Barnes and Noble "Life After Tomorrow Reunion," which Gisondi attended. [3]
