Tony Award-nominated theater performer at home in both plays and musicals and who appeared in several Woody Allen movies — often as Allen’s best friend — has died. He was 85. Roberts ...

Tony Roberts, a versatile, Tony Award-nominated theater performer at home in both plays and musicals and who appeared in several Woody Allen movies — often as Allen’s best friend — has died.

Among his other movies were “Serpico” (1973) and “The Taking of Pelham One Two Three” (1974). He was nominated twice for a Tony Award — for “How Now, Dow Jones” and “Play It Again ...

Among his other movies were "Serpico" and "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three" . He was nominated twice for a Tony Award — for "How Now, Dow Jones" and "Play It Again, Sam," when he was billed ...

Tony Roberts, a Tony Award-nominated theatre performer who appeared in several Woody Allen movies, has died aged 85. Roberts’ death was announced to The New York Times by his daughter ...

Tony Roberts has died at the age of 85 (Picture: Walter McBride/Getty Images) Tony Roberts, best known for appearing in Woody Allen films including Annie Hall, has died at the age of 85.