Bob Colonna
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Industry | Arts |
| Occupation | Actor/Teacher |
| Location | Providence, Rhode island, United States |
| Introduction | Bob Colonna has been an actor, director, narrator, announcer and performer professionally for fifty years, beginning on the British Variety stage with his father, the beloved comedian Jerry Colonna. Most recently he has worked at 2nd Story Theater in Warren, Rhode Island as Willy Loman in "Death of A Salesman" and Vladimir in "Waiting For Godot," among other roles. He has been seen in Boston at The Huntington Theatre and Lyric Stage, in Providence at Trinity Rep, at Milwaukee Rep, the Old Globe (CA), the Bread Loaf School of English (VT) and The Theater at Monmouth (ME). He was founder and artistic director of The Rhode Island Shakespeare Theater from 1971 to 1990. He has also directed at several Rhode Island colleges as well as The Theater at Monmouth, 2nd Story Theatre, New Stage, and many other venues. His voice has been heard in over 5000 radio commercials in the New England area. Bob is currently an Adjunct Professor of Theatre at Rhode Island College. His recently released biography of his dad is available at Bearmanormedia.com. He was a recipient of the 2007 Claiborne Pell Award for Excellence In The Arts. |
| Interests | Cryptic Crosswords |
| Favorite movies | La Strada, The In-Laws (original), Princess Bride, Funny Bones, Let It Ride, A Very Long Engagement, The Others, Sixth Sense |
| Favorite music | The Beatles, Vivaldi, Ragtime, Dixieland, Ella, my Dad. |
| Favorite books | Sherlock Holmes, Dickens, Carl Hiiasen, Rex Stout |