Dick Latessa was born on September 15, 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. He was an actor, known for Alfie (2004), The Black Donnellys (2007) and Stigmata (1999). He was married to Shirley Stollman. He died on December 19, 2016 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Won Broadway's 2003 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Play - Musical)
for "Hairspray."
He saw a musical production at the Karamu House theater in Cleveland, which inspired him to audition. He met his future wife, Shirley Stollman, at the theater when they were cast in a play as a married couple.
He was a machinist and newspaper carrier in Cleveland before pursuing a career in acting.
Has three daughters Rachel Toomey, Gina Latessa, and Gabrielle Latessa, and a granddaughter.