Dick Latessa
Richard Robert "Dick" Latessa (September 15, 1929 – December 19, 2016) was an American stage, movie, and television actor.[1] He was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He was known for his stage role as Wilbur in the musical Hairspray. In 2003, he won a Tony Award and Drama Desk Award in 2003.
Latessa died of heart failure in Manhattan, New York City, New York on December 19, 2016, aged 87.[2]
References
- ↑ "Dick Latessa Biography". Filmreference. 2008. Retrieved May 6, 2012.
- ↑ "Dick Latessa, a Broadway Veteran & Tony Winner for Hairspray, Dies at 87". broadway.com. December 19, 2016. Retrieved December 19, 2016.
Other websites
- Dick Latessa on IMDb
- TonyAwards.com Interview with Dick Latessa Archived 2007-04-23 at the Wayback Machine