Tony O'Dell

Tony O'Dell
Born Anthony Dell'Aquila
(1960-01-30) January 30, 1960
Pasadena, California, U.S.
Occupation Actor
Years active 1978–present

Tony O’Dell (born January 30, 1960) is an American actor, perhaps best known for his role as preppy Alan Pinkard on the ABC sitcom Head of the Class (1986–91), and as "Ferdy" in Chopping Mall.

Early life and career

O'Dell was born Anthony Dell'Aquila in Pasadena, California. His first television appearance was a 1978 episode of the NBC television series CHiPs, titled "Trick or Treat." His first co-starring role was in 1985 on the short lived CBS science fiction series Otherworld, as Trace Sterling. He also played the role of the Cobra Kai member Jimmy, in the film The Karate Kid.

Head of the Class

O'Dell's next role was of high school student Alan Pinkard on the ABC sitcom Head of the Class (1986-91).

Later years/present

Now an acting and dialog coach, O'Dell has appeared on such television programs as Suddenly Susan, The George Lopez Show, and K.C. Undercover.


Filmography

Movies

Year Title Role Notes
1980 Falling in Love Again Donny Lewis (Present day)
1981 Rivals A Student
1984 The Karate Kid Jimmy
1985 Evils of the Night Billy
1986 Chopping Mall Ferdy Meisel
The Karate Kid, Part II Jimmy
1987 Hadley's Rebellion Dorm Boy

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1978 CHiPs Teenager 1 Episode, Trick or Treat
1979 Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo Additional Voices
1980 Fridays Boy (Uncredited) 1 Episode, #1.2
Eight Is Enough Scott 1 Episode, Finally Grad Night
Family Howard 1 Episode, Letting Go
1981 Dynasty Christopher 4 Episodes
ABC Weekend Specials Tommy 1 Episode, The Puppy Saves the Circus
1982 The Scooby & Scrappy-Doo/Puppy Hour Tommy
1983 The Puppy's Further Adventures Tommy
1984 Lottery! 1 Episode, Miami: Sharing
1985 Otherworld Trace Sterling 8 Episodes
Simon & Simon Jerry Carton 1 Episode, Facets
1986 Airwolf Terry Haines 1 Episode, Break-In at Santa Paula
1986 - 91 Head of the Class Alan Pinkard 114 Episodes
1988 Murder, She Wrote Larry McIver 1 Episode, Snow White, Blood Red
1996 In the House Jonathan 1 Episode, Home Again
2000 Suddenly Susan Bird, (Uncredited) 1 Episode, The Bird in the Wall
2002 - 03 George Lopez Patrick / Delivery Guy 2 Episodes
2011 Shake It Up Kelly 1 Episode, Vatalihootsit It Up
2015 K.C. Undercover Mr. Hancock 1 Episode, The Neighborhood Watchdogs

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