Tony Mordente passed away June 11 in Henderson, Nevada, according to his obituary.
Mordente, whose full name was Anthony Mordente Jr., passed away at the age of 88 after a brief illness, his obituary stated. Mordente is a renowned dancer and choreographer on Broadway. He famously portrayed the fiery Jet named Action in the 1961 movie “West Side Story” before transitioning to a prolific career directing TV series’ including “Family Ties,” “Walker, Texas Ranger,” and “7th Heaven,” according to Deadline.
Born Dec. 3, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, Mordente’s journey into the world of performing began at an early age. He started dancing at 13 and honed his skills at New York City’s High School of Performing Arts and the American Ballet Theater School, Deadline reported. His training paved the way for his entry into Broadway, where he first made a mark in 1956’s…
