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- Birth nameAnthony Christopher Hendra
- Tony Hendra was born on July 10, 1941 in Willesden, Middlesex, England, UK. He was a writer and actor, known for This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Lemmings (1973) and Music Scene (1969). He was married to Carla Christine Meisner and Judith Hilary Christmas. He died on March 4, 2021 in Yonkers, New York, USA.
- SpousesCarla Christine Meisner(1990 - March 4, 2021) (his death, 3 children)Judith Hilary Christmas(1964 - 1984) (divorced, 2 children)
- Claimed in his book "Father Joe" that he attempted suicide the night before filming began on This Is Spinal Tap (1984) (in which he plays band manager Ian Faith). He credits the joy he received from making this movie with bringing him back from his depression.
- Tony Hendra's daughter, Jessica Hendra, wrote a book, "How to Cook Your Daughter: A Memoir" (the title echoes the title of a satirical piece he wrote for the "National Lampoon"), in which she alleges that her father molested her as a child.
- Founding editor, National Lampoon magazine
- Appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) (aka "The Ed Sullivan Show"), other venues, as part of Stiles & Hendra comedy duo, in 1960s.
- Release of George Carlin's autobiography, "Last Words" which Tony co-authored with Carlin, is set for November 17, 2009.
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