Tony Regan

Bit player and casting director Tony Regan was born Douglas Francis Anthony Regan on August 11, 1908 in Sparks, Nevada. He first began appearing in films and TV shows in often uncredited minor roles in the late 1950's. A burly man with wavy silver gray hair and a friendly round face, Tony was frequently cast as reporters, tourists, party guests, spectators, and patrons in bars, clubs, casinos, or restaurants. Moreover, Regan was also a casting director who held offices in the Screen Extras Guild. He died on August 1, 1988 in Los Angeles, California, ten days before his 80th birthday.