Philip D'Antoni
- Known for
- Production
- Born
- February 19, 1929, New York City, New York, U.S.
- Died
- April 15, 2018
- Movies
- 9
Philip D'Antoni (February 19, 1929 – April 15, 2018) was an American film and television producer. He was best known for producing the Academy Award-winning 1971 film The French Connection.
D'Antoni attended Evander Childs High School in the Bronx. He then served in the United States Army from 1946 to 1948 during the occupation of Japan after World War II. He was eventually assigned to Special Services where he entertained troops by participating in theatrical productions. After army service, he attended Fordham University from 1948 to 1950, where he worked during the day attended school at night, and graduated with a degree in business administration.
D'Antoni began his career on television with the production of the specials Sophia Loren in Rome, Elizabeth Taylor in London, and Melina Mercouri in Greece.
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
| 2009 | Anatomy of a Chase | Self |
| 2007 | The History of 'Cruising' | Self (archive footage) |
| 2001 | Making the Connection: Untold Stories of The French Connection | Self |
| 2000 | The Poughkeepsie Shuffle: Tracing 'The French Connection' | Self |
Directing, Writing & Producing
| 1977 | The Rubber Gun Squad | Producer |
| 1975 | Strike Force | Producer |
| 1973 | The Seven-Ups | Director, Producer |
| 1971 | The French Connection | Producer |
| 1968 | Bullitt | Producer |
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