Tony Hale

**Anthony Russell Hale**, commonly known as **Tony Hale**, is a renowned American actor and comedian, reputable for his lead comedic roles in the Fox series *Arrested Development* as Buster Bluth and as Gary Walsh in the HBO series *Veep*. He won the prestigious Primetime Emmy Award in 2013 and 2015 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, thanks to his remarkable performance in *Veep*. In addition to TV series, Hale has made appearances in numerous movies such as *The Informant!* (2009), *The Heat* (2013), *Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip* (2015), *Clifford the Big Red Dog* (2021), and *Hocus Pocus 2* (2022). His voice-work spans across animations like *The Tale of Despereaux* (2008), *Toy Story 4* (2019), and *Inside Out 2* (2024). Hale remains relevant in the ever-evolving film industry, making appearances as Nicholas Benedict and L.D. Curtain in Disney's *The Mysterious Benedict Society* (2021). His early life was spent in West Point, NY, and was raised in Tallahassee, Florida, with participation in theatrical and musical productions stimulating his interest in acting. He studied journalism at *Samford University* before proceeding to *Regent University* for graduate studies. Hale held a Screen Actors Guild card and has been in the industry since 1997, with appearances in TV Shows such as *Dawson's Creek*, *The Sopranos*, and *Sex and the City* to his credit.