Tony Danza’s playing a ruthless mob boss in “Power Book III,” but off-screen he’s mentoring kids and teasing a finale that’ll leave you speechless.
Tony Danza has become the unexpected centerpiece of “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” and its final chapters, bringing a ruthless edge to the role of Stefano Marchetti, the Godfather of New York City’s mafia underworld. The legendary actor, known for decades of comedic brilliance on sitcoms, has fully embraced the complexity of playing a character who operates in the shadows of Queens’ criminal empire, and he’s got plenty to say about what’s coming next.
Tony has been making audiences laugh, cry and cheer for more than 40 years. In this exclusive AllHipHop interview, the legendary actor opens up about aging gracefully, why kindness matters more than ever, his unforgettable role in the Power universe, and why the show’s finale left even the cast stunned. He also shares one of the most inspiring stories of his career, revealing how a teenager who only joined his free acting program “because there might be girls” eventually became the star of Romeo and Juliet in Shakespeare in the Park.