American actor Tony Shalhoub plays the role of obsessive compulsive detective Adrian Monk, on the USA dramedy Monk. For his role he has won three Emmy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards.
Before making it big on television, Shalhoub had an accomplished theater career and appeared in the Broadway adaptations of such hits as The Heidi Chronicles, Conversations with my Father and Waiting for Godot.
He began his television career with an six year run as Antonio Scarpacci on the NBC sitcom Wings, and then starred in another NBC sitcom Stark Raving Mad. His film credits include The Last Shot, Galaxy Quest, and Primary Colors.
Monk Quotes
- "It's a gift... and a curse." -Adrian Monk
- "You'll thank me later." -Adrian Monk
- "Wipe." -Adrian Monk
- "I just solved the case.
- "I'm Adrian... Monk. You can call me Adrian... Monk" -Adrian Monk
Tony Shalhoub Timeline
Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
October 9, 1953:Born
1990: Wings
1996: Big Night
1997: Men in Black
1998: The Siege
1999: Galaxy Quest
2001: Thir13en Ghosts
2002: Men in Black II
2002: Monk