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TV Producer Tony Amatullo Dies at 76
8 May
Summary
- Tony Amatullo, a producer on Fame and Miami Vice, died Sunday.
- He was 76 and battled acute myeloid leukemia.
- His career spanned Warner Bros. and independent projects.
Tony Amatullo, a respected producer whose credits include the iconic series "Fame" and "Miami Vice," died on Sunday, May 3rd, in New York City. He was 76. Amatullo had been undergoing treatment for acute myeloid leukemia, having been diagnosed last August.
Born in Manhattan, Amatullo began his career in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles. He gained valuable experience as a production assistant and location manager before establishing a long career as a line and executive producer. His significant contributions include work as a location manager on Steven Spielberg's "The Goonies" and "The Color Purple."
Later, Amatullo served as Vice President of Production at Warner Bros. from 2000 to 2005, overseeing productions such as "ER" and "The West Wing." He also championed independent film and television, executive producing "Two Days in the Valley" and the reality series "Beverly Hills Pawn."
His final project was the 2021 dramatic film "Surviving on LES," which he produced, directed, and co-wrote. Amatullo is survived by his wife, Mariana, and their sons, Nico and Leo.
