Portrait of Tony Carreon

Tony Carreon

Acting

Biography

Tony Carreon ( born June 30, 1926) was a prolific Filipino actor, born Juan Antonio Saiz Carrion on, in Manila, Philippines. His distinct appearance, reflecting his mixed Filipino heritage, often led to his casting in "mestizo" roles within the diverse landscape of Filipino cinema. Carreon built an extensive filmography throughout his career, showcasing his versatility across numerous productions. He is perhaps most widely recognized for his role as Mr. Carrion in the 1993 martial arts film "Angelfist." His career spanned many decades and he appeared in over 60 films. Some of his more well known roles were in the films "José Rizal" (1998), a historical drama, and "Sarah... ang munting prinsesa" (1995), a family film. He also appeared in the television series "A Dangerous Life." Standing at 1.83 meters, Tony Carreon contributed significantly to Filipino cinema, portraying diverse characters and leaving a lasting mark on the industry. He passed away on May 27, 2003, in the Philippines.

Born: June 30, 1926

Place of Birth: Manila, Philippines

Known For

Filmography

1998
José Rizal

as Dominican Friar

1998
Berdugo

as Ninong Jose

1998
Pisil

as Tony Carreon

1996
Where 'D' Girls 'R'

as Don Roberto Mondragon Sr.

1996
Neber 2 Geder

as Senior Mondragon

1995
Sarah: The Little Princess

as Señor Francisco

1995
As Long As We're Together

as Minister of Foreign Affairs

1994
Stranglehold

as Captain Estrada

1993
Angelfist

as Mr. Carrion

1991
1990
1988
1988
The Firing Line

as Minister Figueroa

1987
Maria Went To Town!

as Don Eusebio

1986
Black Fire

as Luis Sanchez

1986
Batang Quiapo

as Don Julian

1985
American Ninja

as Older Colombian

1985
Zuma

as Minister

1984
Shake, Rattle & Roll

as Antonio (segment "Baso")

1984
Bagets 2

as Erpat

1984
1984
1983
To Love Again

as Don Alfonso

1982
1982
1982
The Impossible Kid

as Don Simeon

1982
Mother Dear

as Manolo

1982
My Only Love

as Mr. Barretto

1981
1980
1978
Mga Mata ni Angelita

as Don Gonzalo

1976
The Muthers

as Monteiro

1976
A Speck in the Water

as Lake Analyst