Mario Cantone Video | Stand-up Comedian

Mario Cantone (born December 9, 1959) is an American stand-up comedian, writer and actor, with numerous appearances on Comedy Central including Chappelle's Show. He also played Anthony Marentino on Sex and the City. His unique style is fast-paced and energetic, with much of the humor coming from his impersonations of various characters ranging from his family members, to celebrities, to stereotypes. Cantone was born in Stoneham, Massachusetts. His first major gig was hosting a children's show called Steampipe Alley, which aired on New York-New Jersey superstation WWOR-TV from 1988 to... MORE

Mario Cantone (born December 9, 1959) is an American stand-up comedian, writer and actor, with numerous appearances on Comedy Central including Chappelle's Show. He also played Anthony Marentino on Sex and the City. His unique style is fast-paced and energetic, with much of the humor coming from his impersonations of various characters ranging from his family members, to celebrities, to stereotypes. Cantone was born in Stoneham, Massachusetts. His first major gig was hosting a children's show called Steampipe Alley, which aired on New York-New Jersey superstation WWOR-TV from 1988 to 1993. He occasionally does stand-up concerts where, in addition to impressions of Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Bruce Springsteen, and others, he sings original comedic songs such as "Laugh Whore" and an ode to being in love with a bat. Much of his comedy derives from the fact that he is gay, camp, and Italian-American. Cantone's breakout role was that of Charlotte York's gay and incredibly bossy wedding planner in the series Sex and the City on HBO. Much of the humor of that role derived from his regular stand-up persona. Cantone is also a regular stage performer with numerous Broadway credits. He made LESS